Electricity bills are set to surge by up to 9.7% for some Australians from July, according to the latest reference price details released by the Australian Energy Regulator, although most households will see smaller increases.
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Installing A Battery Before The Rebate Starts? Follow These Rules.
I’m sitting at the back of what we call the solarcoaster, the front carriage has disappeared over the edge, and it’s weighed down by a tonne of batteries. As the whole train accelerates, the sales department whoops, the customers giggle and the installers scream. If you are one of these thrill-seekers wanting to take a […]
[Continue reading…]Myth-Busting Australia’s Solar Panel Rebate
Learn how Australia’s solar panel rebate works and how to avoid heartache, headaches and hip pocket pain by recognising shonky ads.
[Continue reading…]Phase Shift: Can You Trust a Solar Installer Who Works From Home?
Every now and then, someone pops up on Facebook with a gripe: “SolarQuotes lets installers in their network who work from home!!! 🤬”
[Continue reading…]Sneaky Energy Bill Tactics Slammed In ‘Super’ Complaint
Consumer group CHOICE has asked the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to look into what it says are whiffy energy bill tactics that could be costing many Australians a significant chunk of change.
[Continue reading…]Solar Inverter Security Scare: Rogue Tech Or Political Theatre?
SolarQuotes has been receiving enquiries about a Reuters story published last week alleging the discovery of undocumented communication devices found in Chinese solar inverters and batteries in the USA. Is it something for Australian home solar owners to be worried about?
[Continue reading…]Official Home Battery Rebate Rules Revealed
The first official set of written intended eligibility criteria for Australia’s Cheaper Home Batteries program was published yesterday. Here’s what we learned.
[Continue reading…]Get Ready For The Rebate With A Battery-Ready Solar Inverter
Saving up for a home battery to take advantage of the new federal government rebate? Whether you’re adding a battery to an existing solar panel setup, or getting solar now with plans to add a battery later, you’ll need to consider the inverter, which converts solar output into usable electricity. Here’s the best battery-ready options […]
[Continue reading…]Energy Bills: ‘Loyalty Tax’ Targeted In Victoria
Victoria’s Essential Services Commission (ESC) has proposed new rules that would compel the state’s energy retailers to shift some customers onto cheaper electricity and gas plans.
[Continue reading…]Bound in Red Tape: NSW Tries to Fix Its Battery Rebate
The NSW Government has been seeking advice on improving the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme, as it works to harmonise the state battery incentive in anticipation of a federal rebate. Here’s how the bureaucrats are working to fix a myriad of problems, and what installers want to see changed.
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