One of the biggest events in Australian home solar will formally kick off tomorrow, but the federal government battery rebate has already made some major changes to the local market. [Read more…]
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Energy Minister Signals Electricity Offer Shake-Up
A mechanism ensuring electricity retailers can’t charge some customers as much as they otherwise may isn’t working as intended says Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen. [Read more…]
It’s (Home Battery) Payback Time
Home battery payback times: they are a’changin’ thanks to the upcoming government rebate. Discover how long simple payback can be achieved in your state/territory as part of determining if installing a solar battery is worth it for you. [Read more…]
Electricity Price Rises Revealed: Here’s How To Avoid Being Hit
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.
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. [Read more…]
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. [Read more…]
Frack Off: Australians Favour Renewables Over More Gas Power
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…]
Home Electrification Budget Blues
Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ Budget 2025–26 was a fizzer for Australians hoping for home battery and other electrification incentives. But the show isn’t over yet. [Read more…]
Labor’s Power Bill Rebates Could Have Electrified 600,000 Homes
Further power bill rebates in tonight’s federal budget brings the total amount of energy cost relief to $6.8bn under the Albanese government — which would have been enough to embark on the electrification of over 600,000 households, new analysis reveals.
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More Power Bill Relief On Its Way For Australians
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…]
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