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Northern Territory Electricity Pricing Reforms Revealed

Electricity in the Northern Territory

The Northern Territory’s Country Liberal Party (CLP) Government has announced a three-phase (no pun intended) reform of NT electricity pricing, including a solar feed-in tariff boost from next week. [Read more…]

Battery Rebate Backflips Trigger Petitions & Mass Refunds

A battery rebate petitionHundreds of homeowners and installers expecting to stack the federal battery rebate with cancelled state schemes have been left in the lurch, launching petitions and scrambling to get their deposits back as they ask the question: is it still worth getting a battery with the federal incentive alone?

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Phase Shift: The Winter Solstice Solar Audit

A man looking unhappy about his solar in winter weatherToday is the winter solstice. The darkest day of the year. If you’ve got solar on your roof, this is about as bad as it gets.

Which makes it the perfect time to ask: Is your system pulling its weight when you need it most?

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How To Winter-Proof Your House If Your Builder Didn’t Bother

Thermal images of house insulation

As the cold finally kicks in across southern Australia, minds turn to warmth versus wallet.

Staying warm doesn’t mean bankrolling your electricity retailer. Applying a few helpful hacks and habits can make a real tangible difference.

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Home Battery Rebate Regrets: Quotes And Deposits

A sad home battery buyer looking at a quote

With state home battery incentives suddenly vanishing or slashed and federal rebate ‘stackability’ issues remaining, what now in terms of quotes already accepted and deposits taken? [Read more…]

Solar Feed-In Tariff Guidance Lift For New South Wales

NSW solar feed in tariff rates

New South Wales’ Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has released its solar feed-in tariff rate guidance for the 2025/26 financial year. [Read more…]

The Dumb Way Plumbers Can Ruin Your Day

It might not appear to be earth-shattering, but a malfunctioning hot water storage tank may just shatter your walls. Here’s how a perfect storm (or an unlicensed idiot) can do real damage.

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Report: Energy-Efficient Australian Homes Sell For (Much) More

Australian homes with solar panels

Australian homes with energy efficiency features have generally been selling for more than those that don’t for years. But how much more in 2025? A new report puts dollar figures on it. [Read more…]

Solar Victoria’s Home Battery Loans Scheme Ends

Solar Victoria's home battery loans page

Victorians wanting to apply for a State Government interest-free loan for a home battery system will be disappointed after applications closed yesterday. [Read more…]

Electricity Price Rises Revealed: Here’s How To Avoid Being Hit

Electricity price increases - AustraliaElectricity bills are set to surge by up to 9.7% for some Australians from July, according to the latest reference price details released by the Australian Energy Regulator, although most households will see smaller increases.

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