A rush to secure home battery systems ahead of the 1 May cutoff has left many customers dealing with delays that have pushed their installs past the deadline, raising questions about pricing and eligibility. If your system wasn’t fully commissioned by 30 April, you may now be working through what that means for your agreed price, your installation timeline, and any changes being proposed by your installer. [Read more…]
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) says its proposed network pricing reforms could cut electricity costs and deliver up to $6 billion in savings across 15 years — but modelling suggests those savings won’t be shared evenly, with some solar owners potentially worse off. [Read more…]
Most solar owners judge their system by a simple measure: how much energy it produces over the day. If the total looks good, it was a good day. If it’s down, something must be wrong — but that’s not always the full story. [Read more…]
Australia’s federal battery rebate is changing from May 1, 2026 — and if you’re considering a home battery, you’ll want to understand what’s changed and what it means for you.
Victoria has extended its “Solar for Apartments” program until 30 June 2027, giving more time for apartment residents and strata buildings to tap into rooftop solar and reduce power bills. [Read more…]
A new report from Pollinate Group shows that “energy access” isn’t always about big infrastructure. In many communities across India and Nepal, it still comes down to small, practical products — delivered by local entrepreneurs who are building incomes at the same time. [Read more…]
Door knockers are falsely claiming that the government is giving away free solar and battery systems because of “the oil crisis”, as a spate of online ads assert the federal rebate will end in May. [Read more…]
Households looking to disconnect from gas — and switch to electric alternatives — will soon have a clearer and more consistent pathway, following a final determination from the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC). [Read more…]
As clocks go back one hour on April 5 across much of Australia, most households will simply enjoy an extra hour of sleep. But for some electricity customers on time-of-use plans, daylight saving can quietly eat into their hard-earned money if their usage isn’t timed just right. [Read more…]
NSW is quietly setting the stage for a major change in property marketing: home energy ratings could eventually become mandatory for all homes listed for sale or rent. Starting from mid 2026, sellers and landlords can voluntarily include NatHERS energy ratings in listings, but the government’s policy signals that mandatory disclosure is likely the next step. [Read more…]
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