Solar for renters
If you can't install solar panels on your roof, why not consider a Solar Garden. This is a new community energy initiative where you can invest in 3kW plots at a regional NSW solar farm and receive a credit on your electricity bill from the participating electricity retailer.
Another option is GreenPower, an Australian Government scheme that enables almost every household and business to choose renewable energy to meet all their electricity needs. Choosing GreenPower is a quick and easy way to support solar and a renewable energy future. Simply call your energy retailer to switch to GreenPower, or use the Government's Energy Made Easy site to compare GreenPower plans.
The Green Living Centre runs free workshops and can link you to GreenPower, Community Renewable Energy groups and other solar initiatives.