“Any fire can be deadly.” Federal government joins urgent effort to recall thousands of potentially faulty home batteries at risk of overheating and catching fire.
ACCC
Solar homes pay 30% less for power than non-solar homes, even while using more
ACCC report puts economic benefits of rooftop solar up in lights. But where are those bill savings coming from? And what does the answer mean for future solar homes?
Consumer group calls on Victoria to ban rooftop solar cold-calling
Consumer Action Law Centre says it is up to governments to step in and change laws to better protect solar consumers – starting with Victoria.
Competition watchdog rejects restrictions to “buy now pay later” for rooftop solar
Australian Competition Tribunal rejects rule changes aimed at restricting access to buy-now-pay-later rooftop solar finance, arguing they would do more harm than good to consumers.
Safety recall issued for Ecoult UltraFlex lead-acid batteries in Australia
ACCC issues electric safety recall for Ecoult’s UltraFlex batteries, warning they pose a risk of fire and electrocution “which may lead to serious injury or death.”