Credit where it’s due: Labor’s proposed home battery rebate is the right policy at the right time — for the most part.
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The Greens’ Solar For Renters Pledge: A Bridge Too Far?
More stick than carrot could be perceived in the Greens’ proposed Renters Right To Solar pledge. It will be interesting to see how landlords react.
[Continue reading…]Double-Dipping Labor’s Battery Incentive: Big Savings, Big Problems
Labor’s election promise of a federal battery incentive is eye-catching enough on its own, but especially lucrative is how it can potentially be combined with state-level schemes. We’ve run the numbers to calculate the savings from double-dipping, and they’re big — but so are the potential issues.
[Continue reading…]“Super-Complaint” May Finally Scuttle Unsolicited Solar Sales
Consumer Action Law Centre is calling on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to implement a nationwide ban on the scourge of unsolicited selling, including door-to-door and telemarketing sales of solar power systems.
[Continue reading…]How Getting Off Gas Will Save You Money
There’s a lot of conflicting claims out there about whether getting off gas is worth it financially. I’ve taken a deeper look at how much money Australian households could actually save by quitting gas, and the amount will make your head spin worse than a leaky stovetop.
[Continue reading…]Tesla Factory Proposed For Adelaide Community Land
Timing is everything – and this proposed factory/warehouse project in Adelaide for Tesla on what is currently community land comes at a very interesting time.
[Continue reading…]Brand Name, Botched Game: Cheap Installs Of Quality Solar
Ever heard an installer promise a premium brand of solar panel, battery or inverter for an absolute bargain? As the old saying goes: if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Here’s why good quality gear doesn’t always mean a good quality job.
[Continue reading…]Aiko Brings Super-Light Nebular Solar Panels To Australia
While targeting commercial and other applications, Aiko’s comparatively featherweight Nebular solar panels may find some residential uses in Australia too.
[Continue reading…]Labor’s Battery Scheme Hailed As ‘Win-Win For All’
Labor’s $2.3bn Cheaper Home Batteries Program has been broadly welcomed by energy groups as a game changer for power bills, but some voices say the scheme is missing key elements. So what’s the overall verdict?
[Continue reading…]Labor Unveils $2.3bn Cheaper Home Batteries Program
Federal Labor has vowed to slash the cost of purchasing and installing a new home battery by 30%, under a $2.3 billion plan that forms a key part of its re-election pitch.
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