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?
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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.
[Continue reading…]National Solar Panel Recycling Scheme Launched In Australia
On Friday afternoon, the Albanese Government announced millions of dollars to deliver and support a long-awaited National Solar Panel Recycling Pilot.
[Continue reading…]Four Battery Backup Myths That Need To Die
Fifteen years ago, one of the hardest parts of selling solar was explaining why your panels shut down in a blackout. No grid meant no power, even on a sunny day. Today, batteries fix that. Yet I am seeing thousands of homes getting large batteries with either no backup at all or poorly designed backup. […]
[Continue reading…]Electricity Customer ‘Loyalty Penalty’ Alive And Well In 2026
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has again warned that millions of Australian households aren’t on the cheapest electricity plan; many effectively being slugged with a “loyalty penalty” by their current retailer. And the financial hit is significant.
[Continue reading…]Chinese Solar Panel And Battery Prices Could Head Higher Soon
Currently super-cheap solar panels will be a bit more expensive and the federal home battery rebate will buy less capacity if changes to China’s export tax rebates are passed on to Australian solar shoppers.
[Continue reading…]EV Travellers Need More Than Just Fast Charging
You might say Adelaide to Sydney via Renmark, Hay and Gundagai is a bit of a journey. So can you do it these days with an EV? I think the answer is yes, certainly. However there’s also room for improvement to take electric road tripping from just possible to being a most pleasant experience.
[Continue reading…]Volvo EX30 EV Recall: Thousands Of Vehicles Involved
All Volvo EX30 electric vehicles manufactured in 2024 are being recalled in Australia due to an issue that could potentially lead to a fire. And there’s no real fix yet. Here’s what we know.
[Continue reading…]WA Home Battery Installation Tally Soars
The home battery installation count in Western Australia is rapidly increasing, as too is the national total according to an update from Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen.
[Continue reading…]What To Do With Your Solar & Battery During A Bushfire
Summer had a slow start around my place but it’s hard to miss now, and along with it, emergency warnings for bushfires, extreme heat and flooding. So what special precautions should you take with your solar and battery systems?
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