Policy

Energy efficiency showdown looms, as Victoria slams “skewed” federal report

Victoria says national report understates the health, climate and energy benefits of moving to 7-star building standards – and says…

September 22, 2021

Is Australia’s rooftop solar industry dodgy? Taylor’s review delivers its verdict

Angus Taylor's Integrity Review of Australia's rooftop solar sector has landed, all 63 pages and 13 recommendations. Here's what it…

September 16, 2021

Victoria network owner relaxes rooftop PV export limits in top solar hotspots

While debate rages over how to solve the problem of rooftop solar congested grids, Powercor has completed a major works…

September 2, 2021

Door-to-door solar sales officially banned in Victoria, “tough” penalties threatened

A ban on door-to-door sales across all Solar Victoria rebate programs has come into force, to protect consumers from "dodgy"…

September 1, 2021

Community solar garden using second-hand panels among NSW grant recipients

Two regional NSW businesses have won state funding towards initiatives being developed to address Australia’s growing solar panel waste problem.

August 30, 2021

Plenty of promise for solar households, but ESB report delivers no windfalls

Some mainstream media hot takes on the ESB's long-awaited market redesign paint solar households as big winners. But is that…

August 26, 2021

What does the “solar tax” mean for consumers? Here are six key takeaways

Here are 6 key takeaways from the AEMC’s decision on the proposed solar tax. Number 1. It’s complicated!

August 12, 2021

Kimberley town taps solar and battery to cut energy costs, boost resilience

Solar on 13 buildings – including at the local pool – to save remote WA town $170,000 a year on…

August 9, 2021

Complicated, costly and frustrating: How to avoid getting burnt on home solar

New research shows we need better support for the millions of Australian households and businesses that have invested in new,…

August 5, 2021

Rooftop solar for renters: ANU study seeks best policies to bridge the energy divide

Energy Consumers Australia backs ANU-led research into which policy interventions are likely to succeed in making rooftop solar more equally…

August 5, 2021