Victoria’s Essential Services Commission (ESC) released its draft decision on minimum solar feed in tariff rates for 2025/26 on Friday – and system owners won’t be happy. [Read more…]
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Solar Victoria Celebrates Another Successful Year
The agency overseeing Victoria’s Solar Homes program says last month was the best November on record and the fourth-best month overall since the initiative began in 2018. [Read more…]
Getting Off Gas In Victoria: Electrification Feedback Invited
Consultation on the draft regulations for Victoria’s Building Electrification Regulatory Impact Statement has kicked off, and the state government wants to hear from Victorians on the different options presented. [Read more…]
Victorian Emergency Backstop: Solar Installer Backlash
Implementation of Victoria’s emergency backstop for solar systems has been a dog’s breakfast according to some irate installers. [Read more…]
Victorian Default Electricity Prices: Have Your Say
Victoria’s Essential Services Commission (ESC) is reviewing prices for the 2025-26 Victorian Default Offer for electricity and has released a request for comment paper. And it shouldn’t be long before a draft decision for feed-in tariffs is also published. [Read more…]
PowerPlus Energy Scores Victorian Government Grant
Melbourne solar battery firm PowerPlus Energy is among four manufacturing businesses to share in more than $1 million of Victorian Government funding. [Read more…]
Time’s Up for Victoria’s 66c Feed-In-Tariff: What You Need To Know
Victoria’s Premium Feed-in Tariff (PFiT), once offering a hefty 66 cents per kilowatt-hour for excess solar power generated by systems installed between late 2009 and the end of 2011, is coming to an end. [Read more…]
Hot Water Heat Pumps: Upskilling Victoria’s Plumbers
Energy-efficient heat pump hot water systems (HPHWS) have been popular in Victoria. But what’s needed are more tradespeople with the skills and knowledge to design and install good quality systems. [Read more…]
The Cost Of Victoria’s Emergency Backstop For Solar
In just over a week, Victoria’s Emergency Backstop Mechanism (VEBM) requirement for rooftop solar systems comes into effect. Here’s what’s happening, why and how much it might cost all electricity customers. [Read more…]
Victoria’s Premium Feed-In Tariff: The End Is Nigh
Imagine receiving a 60c feed-in tariff! Some Victorian solar owners have been getting this rate for many years, but it will be ending soon. [Read more…]
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