There are many ways to improve the way we currently manage demand – and many of them can lead to lower bills for consumers.
In an energy crisis, every watt counts. So let’s talk about using less
Tariffs
NSW regulator nearly doubles rooftop solar tariff as coal and gas prices soar
NSW pricing regulator almost doubles rooftop solar feed-in tariff benchmark for the state as coal and gas prices and outages reverse the renewable price trend.
Some solar relief for regional households as rooftop tariff gets 41 pct boost
Some homes in regional areas with rooftop solar will get a slight reprieve from soaring power prices after a big boost to the feed-in tariff.
Networks push community batteries as smarter and fairer than solar tax
Why some network companies are encouraging community batteries, to soak up excess rooftop solar, rather than a solar tax.
Solar tax: Which networks are proposing to trial export tariffs, and which aren’t
Australian networks are gearing up to test out new market rules enabling two-way network power pricing, including the so-called solar tax.
“Energy in abundance:” Q Cells launches solar and battery-based retail electricity offer
Q Cells launches retail energy plan for its home battery customers through a new entity called Arcstream, including option to join Victoria's virtual power plant pilot.
RACV pushes deeper into “cleaner energy” with launch of retail electricity offer
Insurance company extends reach into energy sector in its home state with the launch of a retail electricity offer, in partnership with Energy Locals.
Victoria slashes rooftop solar feed-in tariff by another 22 per cent
Victoria’s energy regulator has made another cut to the state’s solar feed-in tariff, to come into effect in July.
How one solar battery system earned one household $100 in one day
Amber Electric is opening up its SmartShift demand response platform to customers across Australia after a successful South Australia trial – including a big windfall for one battery owner.
Powershop tumbles, as Enova and Diamond take top spots on green energy retailer rankings
The latest national ranking of Australia’s electricity retailers' green credentials has sent Powershop tumbling down the order.
Why Australia may be headed for its first rooftop solar contraction in years
Shifting local trends and global industry headwinds could deliver the first contraction in the Australian rooftop solar market since 2015.
Irrigator taps ground-breaking battery solution to take some power back
First-of-its kind project will use industrial-scale batteries and smart controls to help make a major energy user a player in the South Australian electricity market.
How can I find the best retail electricity deal for my solar?
Finding the right electricity retailer and plan for your solar household can mean hundreds of dollars' more savings at bill time. Here's how it can be done with minimum pain and maximum success.
Victoria regulator flags another big cut to solar tariffs, sees no real value in exports
Victoria regulator says state's minimum solar feed-in tariff will next July will fall to nearly half the minimum rate of last year.
Regulator promises solar crackdown, but retailers worried about payback estimates
Rooftop solar retailers to provide written estimates of expected savings of each new PV system they sell, as part of suite of changes for rebate scheme.
Look, no solar! Why some homes are deciding on a battery-only strategy
How one non-solar household has slashed its power bills by investing in a home battery, and is expecting a three year payback.
