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\"Threat<\/p>\n

With the dust settling (a little) after the ACCC suggested axing Australia’s solar subsidy prematurely, more have weighed in on the recommendation.<\/p>\n

As we mentioned yesterday<\/a>, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has published a report containing 56 recommendations that it says will help address electricity affordability in Australia. Among those was a proposal to wind down and abolish Australia’s major solar subsidy<\/a> by 2021.<\/p>\n

The solar subsidy<\/a> has only been a bit player in electricity price increases since 2007-08, comprising 20% according to the ACCC. But small-scale solar power has also helped rein in wholesale electricity prices, which made up 22% of increases – and would have been higher without solar’s influence.<\/p>\n

Some figures being bandied about indicate winding down and ending the solar subsidy by 2021 would have little impact on electricity bills – in the region of $40 – $50 for 2020\/21 for the entire year.<\/p>\n

However, the negative impacts could be significant. While the cost of solar power<\/a> is still reducing, an accelerated phase-out of the subsidy could put the bill-busting technology out of reach of many Australian households. This would then also impact on the nation’s solar industry, which employs thousands of Australians.<\/p>\n

Clean Energy Council<\/h2>\n

The Clean Energy Council said the ACCC’s report contained many valuable suggestions – but prematurely ending the subsidy was not one of them.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) provides modest support \u2013 which continues to reduce every year \u2013 which has encouraged the installation of rooftop solar power on almost two million homes,\u201d Mr Thornton said<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Greens<\/h2>\n

It will come as no surprise the Greens aren’t keen on the idea. Climate change and energy spokesperson Adam Bandt said<\/a>:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Government must immediately rule out this Trump-like proposal to cut support for rooftop solar and instead provide new subsidies for gas- and coal-fired power stations. To bring down power bills and cut pollution, we need more renewable energy, not less.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Smart Energy Council<\/h2>\n

Expanding on comments made yesterday, the Smart Energy Council continued its call for the recommendation to be ditched.<\/p>\n

“We know the Turnbull Government wants to stop big renewables with the National Energy Guarantee,” said<\/a> Smart Energy Council CEO John Grimes. “That\u2019s bad enough, but the Government would have rocks in its head if it wants to stop families getting rooftop solar as well.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Mr. Grimes called on the Government to outright reject the recommendation yesterday, but Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg has reportedly commented that all 56 recommendations made in the report are on the table.<\/p>\n

That the Government is refusing to rule in or out any recommendation isn’t surprising – at this point the virtual ink on the report is still drying and there’s a lot to consider.<\/p>\n

Prematurely phasing out the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme is something the Government will need to think about very carefully; not just for its impacts on households, but also with regard to this government’s future. Millions of Australians live in solar households and millions more want to install or support the technology – and for those old enough, they vote.<\/p>\n

As for the Opposition, Shadow Minister for Energy Mark Butler says Labor is still considering the report.<\/p>\n

While this recommendation remains in limbo and the future of the subsidy uncertain, the situation could lead to another rooftop solar rush – as has happened in the past when the subsidy has been threatened.<\/p>\n

UPDATE:<\/strong> Read Ronald’s take on the situation<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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In July, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission published a 398 page report with 56 recommendations for restoring electricity affordability in Australia. 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The Daily Telegraph ended 2018 with a story (paywall) published late last night claiming analysis by EnergyAustralia indicates government subsidies to Australian households that have installed solar panels are whacking\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "General Solar & Storage News"","block_context":{"text":"General Solar & Storage News","link":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/category\/solar-battery-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"EnergyAustralia and the solar subsidy","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/energy-australia-solar-subsidy.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/energy-australia-solar-subsidy.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/energy-australia-solar-subsidy.png?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/energy-australia-solar-subsidy.png?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":35884,"url":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/accc-solar-rebate-mb1340\/","url_meta":{"origin":22808,"position":5},"title":"ACCC Still Wants Early Axing Of Solar Rebate","author":"Michael Bloch","date":"December 23, 2019","format":false,"excerpt":"The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission appears to be continuing in its advocacy for an end to Australia's solar rebate sooner rather than later. 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