Policy

IPART lowers recommended benchmark for solar feed-in tariffs, again, but will consult again in September to see how the land lies after solar export charges hit.

Penalising the export of solar will slow down the shift to zero emissions electricity grid we urgently need. There are better ways to manage the rooftop PV load.

New South Wales government announces home battery rebate of up to $2,400 for existing solar homes and a reward for battery owners who join virtual power plants.

New scheme offers up to $60,000 per site – or $66,000 for regional sites – for feasibility studies into cutting gas usage by switching to efficient electric alternatives.

State budgets $5.9m for strategic review of long-running energy efficiency rebate, to focus it on helping households and businesses to get off gas.

Solar for Apartments Program offers up to $100,000 to eligible bodies corporate, 50% as a grant and the other 50% a repayable, zero-interest loan.

State government-backed rebate designed to install bulk residential rooftop PV and electric hot water has attracted bids for almost four times the funding on offer.

People who live in apartments are less likely to benefit from solar power or efficient electric appliances and they need targeted help, a conference has heard.

Huge demand sees another $6 million added to the budget for the Battery Booster rebate, which offers an up to $4,000 discount on home energy storage.

German regulators have simplified the registration of plug-in balcony solar PV units or 'balcony power plants' in the face of huge demand.

Inspections and audits of newly installed heat pump hot water systems are expected to ramp up across Victoria to ensure standards are being met.

Cool roofs have many benefits, including to boost aircon efficiency and make solar work more efficiently. So why is this being ignored in Australia's major cities?

"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.

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."

Solar Accreditation Australia named as new operator of the installer and design accreditation scheme under the federal small-scale solar rebate.