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Why Solar Sharer has become the solar shocker, with the costliest of retail offers
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (1047+ words) It could have been a very smart, exciting and world-first energy policy initiative. But now we can see the results, it’s clear that Solar Sharer has gone terribly, terribly wrong. As is too often the case in energy policy, the…...
Quitting gas, going electric could save public hospitals millions
1+ week, 3+ day ago (552+ words) Canberra Hospital's new Critical Services Building is the first fully-electric hospital building in Australia. Image source: Multiplex Global Electrifying Australia’s public hospitals could save $59 million a year in energy costs, cut carbon emissions, and ultimately keep more people out of…...
"It's a really hard sell": Why households want control of the solar and batteries they have paid for
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (800+ words) Virtual power plants can slash electricity bills, help soak up rooftop solar and reduce the need for billions of dollars in new energy infrastructure. But the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s latest Inquiry into the National Electricity Market found that…...
"I didn't notice:" Homeowners using solar, batteries and V2G to stay connected in blackouts
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (552+ words) More Australians are upgrading the tech in their homes to not just to keep the lights on but make sure they stay connected during natural disasters. From solar panels and batteries to electric cars and better broadband, experts say at-risk…...
Zero interest loans launched to help lower income homes get off gas with solar, batteries, insulation
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (561+ words) The New South Wales government will offer eligible households across the state access to zero-interest loans of up to $15,000 to help pay for energy upgrades including rooftop solar, household batteries, electric appliances and insulation. The new $557 million Home Energy Saver…...
Video: From $200 bills to $190 credit - 1 month with solar & battery
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (123+ words) This video is part 2 of a 3-part series brought to you by Sungrow and AIKO exploring how distributed energy technologies are being deployed in Australian homes, and what that means for consumers and the grid. You can watch part 1 here....
How getting landlords into (heat pump) hot water can get tenants out of high gas bills
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (1254+ words) A stock image of a hot water system (right) and an industrial size air conditioning unit in a home in Sydney, Tuesday, October 17, 2017. (AAP Image/Brendan Esposito) Imagine for a moment, it is Budget preparation time, and you are sitting…...
Rebate bonus: Rooftop solar charts stunning new installation record, spurred by home battery boom
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (509+ words) Thursday, April 2, 2026 Rooftop solar has chalked up a record month of newly installed capacity across Australia, in a stunning reversal of what looked to be a slow decline in a market currently obsessed with discounted battery storage. The latest data…...
State unveils its own "solar sharer" offer, promising three hours of free power and big bill savings
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (677+ words) Victoria has confirmed that it will roll out its own version of the federal government’s Solar Sharer offer, giving households in the state access to three hours of free power in the middle of each day and shaving their energy…...
State unveils its own "solar sharer" offer, promises bill savings of up to $1,000 a year
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (587+ words) Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Victoria has confirmed that it will roll out its own version of the federal government’s Solar Sharer offer, giving households in the state access to three hours of free power in the middle of each day and shaving…...