Policy

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

Fancy a 20 per cent council rate cut? It could be as easy as adding rooftop solar

Local government calls for feedback on a proposal to drive rooftop solar uptake by offering a generous discount to annual…

February 20, 2024

“Power to the people:” Traditional owners’ clean energy plea gains climate urgency

Indigenous people are presenting their case for inclusion in clean energy projects, like traditional owners from the flood-ravaged community of…

February 19, 2024

Energy hardship is a policy choice: Let’s choose electrification and efficiency instead

The scale of Australia's energy poverty challenge, and the opportunity it brings, demands a national fund to retrofit all social…

February 15, 2024

Energy saving and electrification grants of up to $25,000 up for grabs for business

Federal funding totaling $41.2 million will be allocated to Australian businesses for upgrades to freezers, air conditioning and other equipment.

February 8, 2024

NSW calls on households to swap energy rebate for rooftop solar, double bill savings

NSW government expands offer for low-income households in the state to swap their energy rebate for a free, fully installed…

February 6, 2024

“Incredibly important:” Solar inverter compliance improving, says AEMO, but still falls well short

After an urgent appeal to the rooftop solar industry to meet mandatory inverter installation standards, AEMO reports "significant progress" –…

January 31, 2024

Heat pump democracy: Tasmania gets funds for social housing energy upgrade

Tasmania has become the fourth state or territory to join up to the federal government’s plan to close energy gap…

January 18, 2024

Grants of up to $2.5m on offer as councils urged to go electric and efficient

New $100m funding round launched to help local governments electrify or boost the efficiency of public swimming pools, libraries and…

December 21, 2023