Wherever you are today, rally for solar

Dear NEVILLE,

As I write this we’re about to hop in our rally van packed with posters and people and head to Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s electorate office in Manly in Sydney. The skies are clear and the sun is shining!

In just a few hours, at noon today, thousands of Australians across the country will join us in a united call on the government to stop its misguided attack on solar and renewables.

Cabinet ministers will decide the fate of the Renewable Energy Target very soon and this is our chance to tell them to protect thousands of Aussie jobs and to Keep Solar Strong – and if you can’t make it to a rally event near you, you can still join us from wherever you are.

You can help make the buzz about the National Rally for Renewables reach the sky by posting and sharing rally news on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram using the #rallyforrenewables hashtag. We’ll also be covering the rally across the country on our live blog from 11am so tune in for the latest updates.

Never before has the renewable energy industry and the community come together like this to call on the government to protect its future. But so big is the threat to solar and the Renewable Energy Target there is no other option.

By joining renewable energy workers, businesses and supporters today you will be helping protect thousands of jobs and our right to take control of our power bills.

So if you’re joining a rally today bring your smartphone and a smile and enjoy the day. If you’re joining the rally online remember to participate using #rallyforrenewables and by watching the live blog from 11am. Either way we’ll see you very soon!

For power, from the sun and for the people, let’s make sure our politicians are paying attention.

Claire, Campaigns Director

P.S. We want the impact of today’s rallies to be felt across the country, from Subiaco to Manly, Strathpine to Hobart and every social network and media outlet in between. Make sure to share your photos, videos and insights on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram with the hashtag #rallyforrenewables so everyone can join in our call to protect the Renewable Energy Target, from wherever they are at midday today.