"Heat pump hot water systems have never been more popular." With applications coming in at a rate of 700 a week, 8,000 more rebates have been added to meet demand. After years of grit, determination and collaboration, construction is underway on one of Australia's pioneering community solar and battery storage projects. AEMC draft rule change proposes to allow "flexible trading," where customers can hand pick different products and services for their CER. But does it hit the mark? Regulator confirms it will slash rooftop solar FiT by another 32% in 2024, as wholesale power prices continue to be pushed down by … rooftop solar. Three regional towns are being considered for battery backed stand-alone microgrids that would "island" the communities in the event of a major power outage. New research offers a solution to unleash the promised benefits of smart meters at least cost. AEMC says a draft determination on rules governing 100% smart meter uptake will be published within weeks following a decision to fast-track the process. Victoria is ratcheting up its push toward legislated storage targets, choosing 20 regional towns to host neighbourhood batteries following an election pledge. "Heat pump hot water systems have never been more popular." With applications coming in at a rate of 700 a week, 8,000 more rebates have been added to meet demand. Brisbane-based Redback Technologies is in voluntary administration and fighting for survival, just days after showcasing its new home battery. Advocates of super-charged solar-for-renters scheme say rental households could save more than $700 annually on power bills with grants of up to $3500 for the installation of rooftop PV. After years of grit, determination and collaboration, construction is underway on one of Australia's pioneering community solar and battery storage projects. A rooftop solar installer has been banned from access to Australia's rooftop solar rebate for a year after failing to meet strict requirements of attending installations. Rooftop solar installers are on notice against taking short-cuts on safety, with the launch of a new safe work "compliance blitz." The trend is inconsistent with global efforts to tackle climate change and suggests Australia’s housing energy policy requires a radical rethink. The Clean Energy Council suggests a $6500 incentive for households to encourage home battery take up.
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Heat pump rebates in “huge demand” as households get rid of gas hot water
From gravel pit to solar farm: Pioneering community project nears completion
Power to the people? Critics say new rule that affects EVs and home batteries misses mark
Rooftop solar feed-in tariff slashed again to new low of just 3.3c/kWh
Network sizes up three country towns for “stand alone” microgrids to boost resilience
Smart meters haven’t delivered promised benefits to electricity users. We can do better
Universal smart meter rules put on fast-track in race to harness consumer resources
Neighbourhood battery roll out seeks to soak up solar in the regions
Heat pump rebates in “huge demand” as households get rid of gas hot water
Administrators look for answers, and buyers, as Australian home battery outfit fights to survive
Supercharged solar-for-renters scheme back on political agenda
From gravel pit to solar farm: Pioneering community project nears completion
Regulator bans second rooftop solar installer from rebate scheme
Rooftop solar “compliance blitz” targets installer short cuts, safety breaches
Bigger and bigger homes are wiping out gains in energy efficiency
CEC proposes $6,500 subsidy for home batteries to soak up rooftop solar