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.
Universal smart meter rules put on fast-track in race to harness consumer resources
Heat pump rebates in “huge demand” as households get rid of gas hot water
“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.
Administrators look for answers, and buyers, as Australian home battery outfit fights to survive
Brisbane-based Redback Technologies is in voluntary administration and fighting for survival, just days after showcasing its new home battery.
From gravel pit to solar farm: Pioneering community project nears completion
After years of grit, determination and collaboration, construction is underway on one of Australia’s pioneering community solar and battery storage projects.
Regulator bans second rooftop solar installer from rebate scheme
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 “compliance blitz” targets installer short cuts, safety breaches
Rooftop solar installers are on notice against taking short-cuts on safety, with the launch of a new safe work “compliance blitz.”
Regulator names new rooftop solar accreditation scheme operator, as CEC hands over reins
Solar Accreditation Australia named as new operator of the installer and design accreditation scheme under the federal small-scale solar rebate.
Power to the people? Critics say new rule that affects EVs and home batteries misses mark
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?
Rooftop solar feed-in tariff slashed again to new low of just 3.3c/kWh
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.
“Single source of truth:” Consumer guide to help drive rooftop solar and battery uptake
Federal government launches online guide to make picking the right rooftop solar and battery system “as easy as possible” for households and business.
