Declan Kelly’s home experiment shows how midday-free-power plans can fail in cold, inefficient rentals unless housing and network reforms catch up. Two companies, including one of Australia's leading environmental certificate agents, face bans from participating in the state energy upgrades scheme. Gas retailer launches home solar and storage “one-stop shop” it hopes will help consumers to find the right panels and batteries "in minutes." State government launches $5 million grant program to help community energy groups and not-for-profits help households get off gas, go solar and cut energy use. Kaluza CEO Melissa Gander on the change in technologies, and energy thinking, that will deliver more value to consumers. Plus: News of the week, including solar recycling plan and home battery uptake. Former regulator, Ron Ben-David argues that loyalty penalties, consumer confusion and endless rule-making all stem from a flawed market design that puts responsibility on households instead of energy retailers. When trusted footy players back climate solutions, local clubs become powerful hubs for the energy transition. A solar and battery-backed embedded network that is owned and run by its customers shows how retailers can support – not undermine – trust in the transition. Declan Kelly’s home experiment shows how midday-free-power plans can fail in cold, inefficient rentals unless housing and network reforms catch up. A DIY heating experiment exposes how leaky homes could blunt the impact of Solar Sharer's free electricity for the households it aims to help. Two companies, including one of Australia's leading environmental certificate agents, face bans from participating in the state energy upgrades scheme. Smart Energy Council's David McElrea on why federal Labor must make some urgent changes to its super successful Cheaper Home Batteries scheme – and what those changes might be. Plus news of the week. Gas retailer launches home solar and storage “one-stop shop” it hopes will help consumers to find the right panels and batteries "in minutes." Ten regional towns have been told their gas supply will be shut off because it is too expensive. But instead of going electric, many are getting LPG. Environment Victoria's Kat Lucas-Healey explains what's going wrong. GoodWe's Dean Williamson gives an insider's view of the home battery boom, talks new products, and sends brand growth through to the keeper. Plus news of the week. State government launches $5 million grant program to help community energy groups and not-for-profits help households get off gas, go solar and cut energy use.
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