Policy

Landlords join call for rebates to help renters and apartments get solar and go electric

People who live in apartments are less likely to benefit from solar power or efficient electric appliances and they need…

April 19, 2024

Home battery rebate gets major boost as demand for solar storage surges

Huge demand sees another $6 million added to the budget for the Battery Booster rebate, which offers an up to…

April 15, 2024

Germany simplifies rules for hundreds of thousands of “balcony” solar systems

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

April 3, 2024

Booming heat pump hot water market prompts crackdown on compliance and safety

Inspections and audits of newly installed heat pump hot water systems are expected to ramp up across Victoria to ensure…

March 26, 2024

If you’ve got a dark roof, you’re spending almost $700 extra a year to keep your house cool

Cool roofs have many benefits, including to boost aircon efficiency and make solar work more efficiently. So why is this…

March 26, 2024

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…

March 14, 2024

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…

March 8, 2024

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…

March 7, 2024

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.

March 1, 2024

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…

February 29, 2024