Labour’s solar subsidies are costly corporate welfare

The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is criticising Labour's $160 million SolarSaver policy, saying taxpayers should not be covering private home improvements.

Taxpayers’ Union Spokesman, James Ross, said:

“Rather than just removing red tape and making sure cheap finance is available for solar, Labour has reverted to the failed politics of taxpayer-funded subsidies.”

“The best way to encourage solar is to get the government out of the way. Labour is asking families who can’t afford solar, or who may not even own a home, to subsidise those who can. New Zealand needs cheaper, more reliable energy, not another subsidy scheme.”