Policy

A man has been fined and four companies suspended from the federal rooftop solar rebate after being caught out working unlicenced and using non-compliant equipment.

Round two of Solar for Apartments will offer another 5,000 rebates, this time extending eligibility to townhouses and units with body corporates.

SEC trials pilot for one-stop-shop for consumers wanting to slash their energy bills by switching to all electric appliances.

Lord Mayor pledges to establish Australia's largest community-led bulk purchasing program for renewable energy, which he says will reduce bills.

Group of nine leading solar, inverter and battery manufacturers backs call to keep SRES product listing with the CEC – but with some changes and reforms.

A ban on door-knockers pushing energy saving products and appliances has come into effect, as part of a crackdown on "nuisance marketing" and dodgy energy sales tactics.

Solar Victoria says it has received 438 applications from owners’ corporations in first round of rebate, seeking to install 12,000kW to power more than 5,000 apartments.

National minimum energy performance standards for hot water heat pumps are just the start to ensure consumers are protected from shonky hot water systems.

Using more efficient, longer-lasting light bulbs required by tougher minimum energy performance standards could save homes and businesses thousands of dollars.

A man will face court after being charged with providing false or misleading information to access certificates in the federal rooftop solar rebate.

Regulator calls for industry feedback after proposing to leave the Clean Energy Council in charge of which products can participate in the rooftop solar scheme.

Greenbot, an online trading platform for certificates generated through the federal government’s rooftop solar rebate, wins a stay of suspension.

A leading energy researcher calls on the government to provide free energy for essential services

Federal and state governments announce $63.2 million partnership designed to provide energy upgrades for remote and regional social housing properties. 

Two-year trial underscores "huge potential" for virtual power plants to solve some of the grid's thorniest problems, as long as they can reward customers, too.

Pioneering virtual power plant designed and developed by Tesla will bring community housing into the fold, giving them access to cheap renewable energy.