Victorian government firms plans for the phase out of fossil gas hot water and heating, just days after it was slammed for back-tracking on the policy.
New bill paves way to get gas out of Victorian homes, just days after cooktop concession
Policy
Rooftop solar “wilful fraud” investigation leads to conviction, fine and company suspensions
A man has been fined and four companies suspended from the federal rooftop solar rebate after being caught out working unlicenced and using non-compliant equipment.
Solar for apartments: Second round of rebates expands offer to townhouses and units
Round two of Solar for Apartments will offer another 5,000 rebates, this time extending eligibility to townhouses and units with body corporates.
SEC pilots home electrification one-stop-shop in three Victorian cities
SEC trials pilot for one-stop-shop for consumers wanting to slash their energy bills by switching to all electric appliances.
Mayor promises Australia’s biggest community-led renewable bulk buy to cut bills
Lord Mayor pledges to establish Australia's largest community-led bulk purchasing program for renewable energy, which he says will reduce bills.
Major inverter and battery makers back CEC in accreditation stoush, but call for reforms
Group of nine leading solar, inverter and battery manufacturers backs call to keep SRES product listing with the CEC – but with some changes and reforms.
Ban on door-knocking for efficiency and electrification upgrades comes into play
A ban on door-knockers pushing energy saving products and appliances has come into effect, as part of a crackdown on "nuisance marketing" and dodgy energy sales tactics.
Melbourne apartment block installs discounted solar, as hundreds more line up for rebate
Solar Victoria says it has received 438 applications from owners’ corporations in first round of rebate, seeking to install 12,000kW to power more than 5,000 apartments.
“We don’t want another pink batts:” Why quality installation matters as much as the hot water heat pump you choose
National minimum energy performance standards for hot water heat pumps are just the start to ensure consumers are protected from shonky hot water systems.
Light-bulb moment for energy savings with halogens to be phased out
Using more efficient, longer-lasting light bulbs required by tougher minimum energy performance standards could save homes and businesses thousands of dollars.
Rooftop solar installer faces court over allegations of “wilful fraud”
A man will face court after being charged with providing false or misleading information to access certificates in the federal rooftop solar rebate.
Solar battle brews over who should control rooftop panel and inverter accreditation
Regulator calls for industry feedback after proposing to leave the Clean Energy Council in charge of which products can participate in the rooftop solar scheme.
Rooftop solar certificate trading platform back in business after Federal Court intervention
Greenbot, an online trading platform for certificates generated through the federal government’s rooftop solar rebate, wins a stay of suspension.
“A basic right:” Why energy for cooking, heating and cooling should be free
A leading energy researcher calls on the government to provide free energy for essential services
Governments tip $63 million into electrification, efficiency for thousands in social housing
Federal and state governments announce $63.2 million partnership designed to provide energy upgrades for remote and regional social housing properties.
Groundbreaking trial shows how VPPs can pay for home batteries, slash costs on the grid
Two-year trial underscores "huge potential" for virtual power plants to solve some of the grid's thorniest problems, as long as they can reward customers, too.
