Looks like the one who is trying to end the solar power industry is going to get a solar power system for Christmas – be careful Tony, you might like it!

An Australian Christian group called Common Grace has raised enough money to install a solar power system on Kirribilli House; the official New South Wales residence of Australian Prime Ministers. Within a few days, the group had already raised enough money to install a 12 panel solar power system.

“The panels will be delivered to the current occupant, Prime Minister Abbott, on behalf of the nation by a diverse bunch of local church leaders as a gift to symbolize public support for a clean energy future,” says Common Grace.

Surveys have already concluded that almost 90% of Australians want to keep or even increase the renewable energy target (RET). Instead, the Governments delay on making a decision (or stalling because they want to make a decision that goes against what Australians want) has caused investments in renewables to drop over 70% in the large scale sector.

The Solar Council has also jumped on board offering its expertise in installing the solar power system.

“As we all know solar panels need to be professionally installed. Therefore the Solar Council is adding to this gift. We will install Mr Abbott’s new solar panels for free,” said the Council’s CEO, John Grimes. “Taxpayers will love the power bill savings at Kirribilli House.”

With negotiations possibly starting up again in the new year to reach a bipartisan deal on the RET, the initiative was set up to bring Christians support for renewables forward and make their voices heard so they can pass a clean energy future on to their children.

If the Federal Government wasn’t already aware, the Australian public wants more renewable energies!

“If the PM and the independent Trust that looks after Kirribilli House do not accept our Christmas gift, we will offer the solar panels to the Davidson Brigade of the Rural Fire Service, where Mr Abbott has served for many years,” says Common Grace.