Policy

Budget home energy funding a good start, but dwarfed by the scale of the task

If we assume most of our existing homes are below-par on energy performance, we will need to retrofit to more…

May 11, 2023

Sungrow inverters cleared for compliance with flexible solar export rules

China inverter giant gains tick of compliance with South Australia's new technical requirements for flexible solar exports, as July deadline…

May 4, 2023

Most inverters for rooftop solar and storage wrongly installed, audit finds

Audit finds less than 30% of newly installed inverters for solar, batteries and EV chargers are configured to meet new…

May 1, 2023

New code of conduct for solar and battery installers as consumer protections tighten

Solar and battery providers must sign up to a tougher, broader, more tightly regulated standard of practice to participate in…

April 27, 2023

Big banks join call to harmonise home energy ratings

Banks, insurers and building industry call for single national home energy rating system – and measures to improve energy performance…

April 20, 2023

Networks told to make zero export limits for rooftop solar a “rare occurrence”

AER all but bans use of zero export limits for rooftop solar households, with strict new rules for network companies…

April 11, 2023

“Energy transition first” as entire town goes gas-free, embraces electrification

The gas supply to the WA coastal town of Esperance has officially been cut, after residents and businesses were transitioned…

March 31, 2023

Why are electricity prices going up again, and will it ever end?

Electricity prices look set to go up again in winter and consumers are justified in asking: why is this happening?…

March 17, 2023

Another 18 government schools go solar, join smart energy pilot

The solar schools, which will be part of a statewide VPP pilot, are expected to see a reduction in electricity…

March 10, 2023

Solar power is not an option for many households. How can we give them better support?

New research shows that without better government support, many people will miss out on the power bill busting benefits of…

March 9, 2023