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Sneaky Energy Bill Tactics Slammed In ‘Super’ Complaint

Energy bill confusion

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. [Read more…]

Energy Bills: ‘Loyalty Tax’ Targeted In Victoria

Energy bill with loyalty tax

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. [Read more…]

More Chargers Coming: Knox Powering Up For EV Growth

Electric vehicle public charging parking space.

In Melbourne’s City of Knox, electric vehicles play an important role in the community’s ambitious net zero emissions aspirations. Knox City Council is putting the pedal to the metal on the issue of hosting more public EV charging infrastructure. [Read more…]

New Twist In “Embarrassing” QLD EV Charger Saga

An electric car plugged into an EV charger

An EV charger rollout on Queensland’s Capricorn Coast halted for …odd… reasons is back in play, but now the supplier has reportedly bailed and time is running out to get the job done. [Read more…]

Frack Off: Australians Favour Renewables Over More Gas Power

A fracking rig

A recent survey indicates strong opposition in Australia to gas fracking, and majority support for expanding renewable energy with battery storage over expanding gas-fired power generation generally. [Read more…]

Narrabri Community Battery Project Short-Circuited By Council U-Turn

Narrabri Community Battery Trial Project

A mockup of the Narrabri Community Battery

New South Wales’ Narrabri Shire Council has put signing a crucial agreement for the installation of a community battery on the backburner, threatening the project. [Read more…]

UQ Researchers Set New “Eco-Friendly” Perovskite Solar Cell Record

University of Queensland researchers with a tin halide perovskite solar cell

University of Queensland researchers have broken a world record for lead-free tin halide perovskite (THP) technology, and they are as pleased as punch. [Read more…]

Channel 7’s Anti-EV Beat Up Prompts Council To Cancel Chargers

An electric vehicle connected to an EV charger.

Plans to install the first public EV charging stations on Queensland’s Capricorn Coast have come to a screeching halt, thanks to a Channel 7 beat up linking Indonesian nickel mining to EVs without evidence. [Read more…]

More Power Bill Relief On Its Way For Australians

Australian electricity bill rebates

Every Australian household and around a million small businesses will be provided additional electricity bill rebates by the end of this year – and the Coalition is on board. [Read more…]

Australian Home Battery Uptake Accelerates

Home solar battery statistics - Australia

Installations of home battery systems jumped 55% in the second half of last year, and 28.4% of solar installations were accompanied by storage, states a new report. [Read more…]

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