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Canberra reshuffle: Mr Coal gets the job but is it all bad news?

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Josh Frydenberg is in charge of energy. Should we be worried?

Like experienced card sharps waiting for the deal, all eyes were on the Canberra environment portfolio reshuffles last week. This following the near-disastrous election result for the Coalition where hopes were high that Malcolm 3.0 may have “got the message” on renewable policy. [Read more…]

Australia’s Most EV-Friendly Capitals And Regions

EV-friendliness rankings

Rollin Insurance has taken a stab at determining the most EV-friendly capital cities, regions and sub-regions in Australia. [Read more…]

EV And Home Battery Health-Checks Encouraging

EV and home battery health

Two recently released reports suggest lithium-ion EV and home batteries should stand the test of (warranty) time. [Read more…]

ACT Home Energy Support Scheme Report Card Released

ACT Home Energy Support Scheme

An ACT Government program to improve energy efficiency, comfort and sustainability for community and public housing tenants has been delivering on its intended outcomes according to an external evaluation. [Read more…]

Energy Efficiency: New Australian Homes Performing Better Than Ever

Air tightness testing in Australian home

New homes in Australia are more comfortable and have lower energy bills as a result of marked improvements in air tightness says the CSIRO. [Read more…]

Electricity Prices Update: Who Saves And Who Gets Slugged

Electricity offer determinations

Final decisions were published yesterday for regulated electricity offers in several Australian states. Find out what this means and how it might affect you. [Read more…]

Should You Have A Home Battery Safety Plan?

Home battery safety plan

Many local councils actively promote the importance of having a bushfire survival plan to residents. Given the potential risks associated with home batteries, should homeowners also have a dedicated emergency response plan for their home battery systems? [Read more…]

Solcast Update: Check Your Solar Panels’ Performance For Free

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Wondering if your solar panels’ are still operating at their optimum efficiency? A free online tool from Solcast precisely calculates how much energy your panels should have generated yesterday, enabling you to swiftly identify any performance issues. Here’s how to use it.
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Is “Not-Made-In-China” A Safer Bet For Your Solar Battery?

Non-Chinese batteries

Is ‘Made in China’ a deal-breaker for you when it comes to solar batteries? [Read more…]

How Long Do Solar Batteries Last?

How long do solar batteries last?

The short answer: Expect a home battery in a temperate climate with typical use to last 15 – 17 years. Solar batteries exposed to higher temperatures, and worked hard every day, could have an effective life of 12 – 14 years. [Read more…]

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