Registrations open for Solar for Apartments Program, offering up to $100,000 in grant funds and access to zero-interest loans to install shared rooftop solar.
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Solar apartments: New government funding seeks to crack the rooftop PV ceiling
A joint funding initiative from the federal and ACT governments will address one of the final frontiers of universal rooftop solar uptake – apartment buildings.
ACT claims “highest home battery density” in Australia, as rebate scheme winds up
ACT winds up its home battery support scheme, after meeting its target of 5,000 units installed in homes and businesses.
ACT launches new rooftop solar rebate for low income households
First stage of new $50m Home Energy Support Program will offer rebates of up to $2,500 to eligible lower income home owners to install rooftop solar.
Canberra ‘green’ suburb to feature Tesla megapack in suburban big battery project
Canberra will become host to a suburban big battery project as part of a plan to establish one of the ‘greenest’ new suburb developments in Australia.
ACT Greens pledge to build first zero-emissions, all-electric business district
The ACT Greens pledge to make Canberra’s newest town centre, the Molonglo Commercial Centre, all-electric and zero-emissions.
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.
All-electric, all-solar Canberra suburb set to launch unique home battery trial
Evoenergy prepares to launch a government-backed battery storage trial across up to 75 solar homes in the all-electric ACT suburb of Ginninderry.
Solar and battery schools “test case” fast-tracked in ACT Covid recovery plan
ACT government fast-tracks solar and battery installation at two public schools, to reduce grid demand and school energy costs and provide economic stimulus.
Discounted solar on offer to Canberra businesses, in ACT government trial
New ACT government program will provide limited number of rebates of up to $5,000 to small businesses and community organisations to install rooftop solar.