Policy

ACT launches tender for community battery to support all-electric solar suburb

ACT launches stage one of tender to develop a community-scale battery to support homes and the grid in one of…

November 16, 2022

Our buildings are driving us closer to “climate hell” – how do we fix it?

We need political will and broad-ranging investment to bring about the scale of changes required to achieve net-zero buildings.

November 10, 2022

Industry slams “antiquated, brutal” rooftop solar switch off plan for Sunshine State

A new rule that will require large numbers of rooftop solar systems to be fitted with a basic on-off switch…

November 9, 2022

Smart meters for everyone? Authorities say they are a must for green grid

Major review calls for 100% uptake of smart meters across Australia’s National Electricity Market by 2030. So why do we…

November 3, 2022

Three ways to ensure Australia’s crazy power prices leave no-one behind

To ensure the ongoing uptake of rooftop solar and home batteries is equitable, new policy approaches are needed. Here are…

November 2, 2022

Solar installers warned not to cut corners on safety as fines handed out

Two companies face thousands of dollars in fines after failing to meet the required safety standards at a residential rooftop…

October 19, 2022

Fewer energy retailers and more complex deals prompt warning on consumer protection

The retail energy market is changing, fast. And as offers get more creative, bundling together a range of products and…

October 14, 2022

Solar installers warned to expect site visits in new rooftop crackdown

Plans unveiled for a six-month inspection blitz of the rooftop solar installation industry in New South Wales. 

September 28, 2022

More solar installers caught out breaking rooftop compliance rules

Seven electricians disqualified from installing rooftop solar panels in NSW after being caught out making false rebate submissions.

September 19, 2022

Heat pumps can cut your energy costs by up to 90%. It’s not magic, just physics

Typically, a heat pump costs around half as much for heating as gas. If powered by solar, it can be…

September 8, 2022