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Latest News & Media Releases 2011 28 December 2011 Solar savings reach new levels 23 November 2011 Iconic solar energy installation earmarked for Townsville 22 July 2011 Magnetic Island skate park goes solar 1 March 2011 Solar Cities Solar Park starts to take shape 2010 8 December 2010 - It's a sustainable Christmas on Maggie 22 November 2010 - Magnetic Islanders surveyed for energy use 1 November 2010 - Solar park artist presentations 15 October 2010 - Solar City project shines 20 July 2010 - Peak demand reduction trial 15 July 2010 - Designs in demand 15 January 2010 - Solar Island defies energy trend and powers grid 2009 29 September 2009 - First sod turned for Solar Park on Magnetic Island 29 September 2009 - Townsville Solar City celebrates its success 21 September 2009 - Solar City project showcases to international audience 7 September 2009 - Smart Lifestyle Centre joins Sustainable House Day activities 27 April 2009 - Project saves money on holiday apartment electricity bills 24 March 2009 - New incentives for energy efficiency on Magnetic Island 26 February 2009 - Government fast-tracks free ceiling insulation 19 January 2009 - Solar Suburb transformation continues 2008 20 October 2008 - National accolade for Magnetic Island Solar Suburb 24 September 2008 - Australian Sustainable Cities finalists announced 15 September 2008 - Smart Lifestyle Centre unveiled to the community 25 August 2008 - Smart Lifestyle Centre to open on Magnetic Island 24 July 2008 - Solar Sunbirds show pedal power 23 June 2008 - Energy assessment milestone reached on Magnetic Island 8 May 2008 - First residential solar PV system installed on Magnetic Island 1 March 2008 - Solar City shines at Sustainability Expo 22 February 2008 - Solar Surburb Info Centre to open on Magnetic Island 9 January 2008 - World renowned environmentalist visits Townsville 2007 31 November 2007 - TCC to use smart water meters 1 November 2007 - Magnetic Islanders reminded to return surveys 29 October 2007 - Meter boxes photographed for Solar Suburb trial 24 October 2007 - Solar panels installed at Nelly Bay ferry terminal 6 August 2007 - TCC supports Magnetic Island community facility 23 August 2007 - TCC waives solar panel fee on Magnetic Island 30 August 2007 - Queensland Government signs Solar City agreement 2 May 2007 - Solar City contract signed 5 February 2007 - Solar City planning under way 2006 26 September 2006 - TCC welcomes Townsville Solar City project 2011 28 December 2011 Solar savings reach new levels 23 November 2011 Iconic solar energy installation earmarked for Townsville 22 July 2011 Magnetic Island skate park goes solar 1 March 2011 Solar Cities Solar Park starts to take shape 2010 8 December 2010 - It's a sustainable Christmas on Maggie 22 November 2010 - Magnetic Islanders surveyed for energy use 1 November 2010 - Solar park artist presentations 15 October 2010 - Solar City project shines 20 July 2010 - Peak demand reduction trial 15 July 2010 - Designs in demand 15 January 2010 - Solar Island defies energy trend and powers grid 2009 29 September 2009 - First sod turned for Solar Park on Magnetic Island 29 September 2009 - Townsville Solar City celebrates its success 21 September 2009 - Solar City project showcases to international audience 7 September 2009 - Smart Lifestyle Centre joins Sustainable House Day activities 27 April 2009 - Project saves money on holiday apartment electricity bills 24 March 2009 - New incentives for energy efficiency on Magnetic Island 26 February 2009 - Government fast-tracks free ceiling insulation 19 January 2009 - Solar Suburb transformation continues 2008 20 October 2008 - National accolade for Magnetic Island Solar Suburb 24 September 2008 - Australian Sustainable Cities finalists announced 15 September 2008 - Smart Lifestyle Centre unveiled to the community 25 August 2008 - Smart Lifestyle Centre to open on Magnetic Island 24 July 2008 - Solar Sunbirds show pedal power 23 June 2008 - Energy assessment milestone reached on Magnetic Island 8 May 2008 - First residential solar PV system installed on Magnetic Island 1 March 2008 - Solar City shines at Sustainability Expo 22 February 2008 - Solar Surburb Info Centre to open on Magnetic Island 9 January 2008 - World renowned environmentalist visits Townsville 2007 31 November 2007 - TCC to use smart water meters 1 November 2007 - Magnetic Islanders reminded to return surveys 29 October 2007 - Meter boxes photographed for Solar Suburb trial 24 October 2007 - Solar panels installed at Nelly Bay ferry terminal 6 August 2007 - TCC supports Magnetic Island community facility 23 August 2007 - TCC waives solar panel fee on Magnetic Island 30 August 2007 - Queensland Government signs Solar City agreement 2 May 2007 - Solar City contract signed 5 February 2007 - Solar City planning under way 2006 26 September 2006 - TCC welcomes Townsville Solar City project