Federal Labor has vowed to slash the cost of purchasing and installing a new home battery by 30%, under a $2.3 billion plan that forms a key part of its re-election pitch.
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About Michael BlochMichael caught the solar power bug after purchasing components to cobble together a small off-grid PV system in 2008. He's been reporting on Australian and international solar energy news ever since.
Labor Unveils $2.3bn Cheaper Home Batteries Program
Chalmers: Labor’s Home Battery Election Sweetener Imminent
Whether it will be a home battery rebate, subsidy, loan or a combination Labor will put in front of voters ahead of the federal election on May 3 will soon be revealed says Treasurer Jim Chalmers. [Read more…]
Tasmania’s Energy Saver Loan Scheme Declared A Success
A government-backed energy efficiency finance program in Tasmania has seen “fantastic” results according to the state’s Minister for Energy and Renewables Nick Duigan. [Read more…]
How Much Home Electrification Could Save Your Household
Whether it happens in a series of steps or leaps, home electrification can save Australian households big bucks on energy – even with upfront costs and interest repayments included – according to a new report. [Read more…]
Hundreds Of Solar Panels Booted From CEC’s Approved List
Hundreds of solar panel models previously approved by Australia’s Clean Energy Council were dropped from its list last night. Here’s what’s happened, why and what it means. [Read more…]
Solar Inverter Security: SMA, Sungrow, Growatt Flaws Exposed
A US-based cybersecurity firm has released a report detailing dozens of vulnerabilities it discovered in products from some of the world’s major solar inverter manufacturers. But there’s good news. [Read more…]
Upgrading Australia’s Energy-Sucking Homes Brings Big Benefits
Newly released analysis suggests that by upgrading Australia’s worst-performing homes, the energy savings would be equivalent to keeping 4.5 million electric vehicles on the road a year. [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…]
Australia’s Biggest Energy Efficiency Scheme Set For Change
Victoria’s Minister for Energy & Resources Lily D’Ambrosio recently introduced a bill into state parliament to strengthen and greatly extend the hugely popular Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program. [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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