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The new solar rebate announced by the Andrews Labor Government on Sunday has been getting a lot of attention – we’ve certainly noticed increased activity originating in Victoria here on SolarQuotes.<\/p>\n

While the Turnbull Government still appears to be scrabbling around in the dark on energy policy, Victoria’s government has been enjoying sunny days since its announcement.<\/p>\n

As reported yesterday<\/a>, the new Solar Homes program is aiming for solar panels to be installed on 650,000 more homes in Victoria over ten years. It will initially provide 24,000 eligible Victorian households up to a maximum $2,225 rebate on a solar power system (on top of Australia’s existing subsidy<\/a>) from 19 August 2018 to 30 June 2019.\u00a0The remainder will follow, with the scheme then also accompanied by an interest-free loan element from July next year – assuming Labor is re-elected in November this year.<\/p>\n

SQ’s Ronald provided more detail on the Solar Homes rebate<\/a> yesterday and there’s new information in the comments thread on that post.<\/p>\n

The announcement was unsurprisingly well-received by the solar industry and its supporters.<\/p>\n

Clean Energy Council – Solar Power To The People<\/h2>\n

\u201cWhile rooftop solar is an increasingly attractive proposition, this program will support even more Victorians to embrace greater energy independence through solar and storage technology,\u201d stated<\/a> Clean Energy Chief Executive Kane Thornton. \u201cThe tens of thousands of new homes installing these technologies will also help to ease the strain on our power grid during hot days when air-conditioners are running at maximum across the state. “<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Smart Energy Council – “Tri-Benefits”<\/h2>\n

“This program delivers the \u2018tri-benefit\u2019 of solar, it is good for families, good for jobs, and good for the environment,” said Smart Energy Council<\/a> CEO John Grimes. “This is a massive boost for families wanting to slash their power bills and a real shot in the arm for job creation and skills development.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Solar Citizens – Simple, Significant<\/h2>\n

Solar Citizens said the Andrews Government had provided a simple yet significant solution to the challenge many people face in meeting the upfront cost of installing a solar power system.<\/p>\n

“If governments are serious about bringing down power prices they will work to make rooftop solar accessible to more households,” said<\/a> the group’s National Director Joseph Scales.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

ACF – Clear Solution For Cutting Pollution<\/h2>\n

“This announcement shows that Victoria gets that when it comes to energy policy you can have your cake and eat it too,” commented<\/a> Australian Conservation Foundation’s Gavan McFadzean. “Driving more renewables into the system is the best way to cut climate pollution and electricity prices, while adding stability to the national grid.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

.. and then of course there were those opposed, or at least suspicious of the scheme.<\/p>\n

Among them was Liberal MP David Southwick,\u00a0 Victoria’s Shadow Minister for Innovation, Energy and Resources and Renewables. The Guardian reports<\/a> Mr. Southwick said the program had whiffs of former PM’s Kevin Rudd\u2019s pink batts scheme. Mr. Southwick may have missed the bit about solar systems being installed by accredited installers using Clean Energy Council approved components.\u00a0Additionally, participating installers will not have had any WorkSafe infringement notices in the past three years.<\/p>\n

A new independent agency, Solar Victoria<\/a>, will work with industry, regulators and training bodies in delivering the program. It will also conduct regular auditing of installed solar power systems<\/a> to ensure safety and quality-assurance standards are being met.<\/p>\n

While all this may not guarantee a perfect installation every time and solar buyers will still need to take care<\/a> when choosing a solar installer<\/a>, the pink batts fiasco provided some very important lessons that appear to have been heeded.<\/p>\n

UPDATE:<\/strong> SQ’s Ronald has published an update on the Solar Homes rebate<\/a>, with new information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Find out how much here. How Much Has Been Saved On Systems Under Solar Homes? 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