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…]
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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.
Report: Energy-Efficient Australian Homes Sell For (Much) More
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
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 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.
Installing A Battery Before The Rebate Starts? Follow These Rules.
I’m sitting at the back of what we call the solarcoaster, the front carriage has disappeared over the edge, and it’s weighed down by a tonne of batteries.
As the whole train accelerates, the sales department whoops, the customers giggle and the installers scream. If you are one of these thrill-seekers wanting to take a ride on the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program before its official start date of July 1, here’s how to do it without losing your lunch.
Official Home Battery Rebate Rules Revealed
The first official set of written intended eligibility criteria for Australia’s Cheaper Home Batteries program was published yesterday. Here’s what we learned. [Read more…]
Get Ready For The Rebate With A Battery-Ready Solar Inverter
Saving up for a home battery to take advantage of the new federal government rebate? Whether you’re adding a battery to an existing solar panel setup, or getting solar now with plans to add a battery later, you’ll need to consider the inverter, which converts solar output into usable electricity. Here’s the best battery-ready options available.
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Australian Home Energy Report: Opportunities And Challenges
Many Australians are eager to invest in energy efficiency upgrades for their homes, but cost isn’t the only perceived obstacle according to a new report. [Read more…]
Do You Really Need To Bin Your Solar To Get The Battery Rebate?
Millions of solar panels are expected to be chucked out as a result of the federal government’s home battery rebate. But do you really need to throw your system in the bin, and if so, what should you replace it with?
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