New owners of solar energy systems are more likely to switch electricity service provider than the typical Australian household, according to a survey undertaken by Roy Morgan – with the trend even more pronounced for battery owners.
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Solar & Battery Owners Lead The Charge In Switching Energy Providers
Aircon Installs: What It Really Costs To Beat The Heat
It wasn’t even 11am in my neck of the woods in Adelaide on Tuesday, and the temperature had already reached 42.2C. After several days roasting in the forties, it’s fair to say that if I didn’t already have air conditioning, I’d have given up one of my kidneys to get it. Maybe even both of them.
Fortunately, air conditioning installers don’t typically expect human organs as payment – although that doesn’t mean a quality new system comes cheap. Here’s how much it typically costs to install an air conditioner in Australia in 2026.
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Beware The Safety Switch Trap Burning Battery Budgets
Unless your house was built in the last couple of years, installing a house battery will likely require at least some switchboard upgrades. It’s a basic electrical regulation so why are some solar battery salespeople ignoring the need and setting expensive traps in the process?
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Owners Left In The Dark With Manual Battery Backup
Imagine buying a home battery that offers automatic blackout protection, only to discover that when the lights go out, the installer set it up to require manual operation? It’s a trend that’s plunged far too many households into the dark across Australia. Here’s what to watch out for.
[Continue reading…]EV Charger Cable Theft In Australia: Evie Fights Back
EV charger cable theft, rampant overseas, is starting to make its presence felt more among Australian charging network providers. Evie Networks is taking action.
[Continue reading…]Don’t Make This Solar Mistake In A New Home Build
If you’re building a new home and thinking about solar (or a battery) down the track, the best advice I can give you is this: get your solar installer involved before the plasterboard goes up.
[Continue reading…]Call For Input On VIC Apartment Renewable Energy Access
Parliament of Victoria is now accepting submissions on an Inquiry into access for apartment residents to clean, affordable electricity.
[Continue reading…]What’s Up With Amber Electric’s Customer Support?
For some months, there have been a bunch of complaints concerning the quality of customer support and billing services from Amber Electric. So, why has this happened?
[Continue reading…]Portable Air Conditioners Suck (Hot Air Into Your House)
Are you thinking of a portable air conditioner? Don’t. Step back. Put your wallet away. I can’t think of a better way to waste time, money and energy than buying a portable air conditioner – although there are a couple of exceptions that have their place.
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