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.
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Imagine the government threatening to tax ex-smokers for no longer contributing to health funding via tobacco tax revenue. It would be the dumbest policy ever conceived.
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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.
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If you’re getting scalded by the water pouring out of your taps or suffering through underwhelmingly tepid showers, there’s a likely culprit: the tempering valve.
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As the petrol crisis encourages more and more Australians to go electric, we’re increasingly seeing the rise of the two+ EV household. So how do you go about charging two cars?
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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.
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There is a tool on the SolarQuotes site that almost no one uses. Not because it is hidden on purpose. Mostly because it is hard to stumble across.
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Are you a journalist with experience covering renewables, or a solar fanatic with professional writing experience? We might have just the role for you.
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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.
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Sometimes I write blog posts that are fact checks. But today’s is more a statement of fact. And that fact is: If your electricity consumption is anywhere close to normal, it’s a bad idea to blow your only chance to use the battery rebate on a tiny 5 kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery, like the one promoted […]
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