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The SA Election: Energy Policies Compared

Election 2018 South Australia - Energy Policies

On Saturday the 17th of March South Australians will head to school, church, the RSL, or where ever their local polling booth happens to be to cast their ballot in the state government election.  I’ve already received the piece of colored  paper I’m supposed to bring with me so I can vote.  It’s very different from the good old days in Queensland when the only paper you needed to make your vote count was brown and in the form of a bag full of cash. [Read more…]

Craig Kelly (Again) Applies Pressure To Slash Australia’s Solar Subsidy

Craig Kelly - Solar Subsidies

Craig Kelly | Image: NSW Liberals

Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg is being pressured by NSW Liberal MP Craig Kelly to act on reducing Australia’s solar subsidy, which could be relatively easily done by tinkering with an important mechanism. [Read more…]

Australia’s University Of New England’s Solar + Storage Project Approved

University of New England solar + battery project

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The University of New England in Armidale, New South Wales has received the green light for construction of a solar farm that will also incorporate battery storage. [Read more…]

A Sting In The Tail Of QLD’s No-Interest Solar And Battery Loans Program

The upcoming Queensland Government’s “no-interest” solar and battery loans program holds an unpleasant surprise for some installers looking forward to a bit of extra work – and it will limit consumer choice. [Read more…]

South Australia’s Electricity Has Always Been Expensive

South Australian electricity prices

In South Australia we pay a lot for electricity.

If you feel the need to respond to that statement by saying, “Well, whoop-de-doo!  We pay a lot for electricity in Newcastle,” I will understand.  All Australians pay too much for household electricity.  This is true whether you look at historical prices or at countries you’d expect us to be similar to such as the United States or Canada. [Read more…]

Western Australia’s Emu Downs Solar Farm Completed

Emu Downs Solar Farm

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced on Friday completion of Emu Downs Solar Farm, which is located approximately 200 kilometres north of Perth and 30 kilometres east of Cervantes. [Read more…]

National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Data Released

Australian carbon emissions

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Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator published the annual National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting data for 2016–17 late yesterday. While there was a reduction in emissions from electricity generation reported, the sector still accounted for more than half of all scope 1 emissions. [Read more…]

Installation Of Australian Shopping Centre’s Monster Solar Project Begins

Stockland solar panels installation

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Installation work on a huge commercial solar power system has commenced at Stockland Green Hills in New South Wales – and electric vehicle chargers are also on their way. [Read more…]

More Solar Power For University Of Newcastle

2018 will see Australia’s University of Newcastle (UON) boost its solar power street cred significantly with more PV to be installed at its Callaghan and Ourimbah campuses. [Read more…]

Queensland Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Applications Open Today

Queensland energy efficient appliance rebate

Now is a good time for solar and non-solar Queensland households alike to upgrade a fridge, washing machine or air-conditioner to a more energy-efficient model.  [Read more…]

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