Policy

Microgrids aren’t being built fast enough: Hurricane Matthew

Hurricane Matthew made a blunt case for microgrids last week as it toppled thousands of electric poles and wires across…

October 19, 2016

Tariff reform could save billions on grid costs, slash customer bills

Energeia report finds that an enlightened Australian electricity market, built around demand-based network tariffs, could save as much as $16bn…

October 4, 2016

Credit where it's due: How distributed energy could save $1bn on grid costs

As the industry awaits the regulator's decision on a proposed NEM rule change that would give "local network credits" to…

September 20, 2016

Los Angeles City Council backs planning for 100% renewable energy

The Los Angeles City Council took a major step Friday toward making the city run on clean energy alone.

September 20, 2016

How to make solar accessible – without rooftops

With an increasingly supportive regulatory environment and growing interest, community solar in the US could contribute nearly half of all…

September 13, 2016

A very Australian energy revolution: Why consumers love battery storage

Four out of five solar households interested in battery storage, with one out of four households considering using battery storage…

June 1, 2016

Community renewables to get $98.7m in Labor climate plan

Federal Opposition's newly launched Climate Action Plan will put nearly $100m towards developing a Community Power Network and a series…

April 27, 2016

It takes a village: Why community energy is vital to a 100% renewable Australia

The transition to 100 per cent renewables for Australia is inevitable, say the authors of a major new report. The…

April 20, 2016

NSW solar rebate a success for community

The much criticised NSW solar bonus scheme is due to end soon. It cost a lot less than feared -…

April 15, 2016

Adelaide solar leasing scheme targets rental, low-income market for rooftop PV

City of Adelaide solar initiative will remove upfront costs and provide payment plans for city's low-income and rental households, in…

April 6, 2016