A time-of-use renewable energy retail offer has signed up hundreds of customers since its launch in South Australia, including homes with battery storage only.
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Ombudsman backs customer told it would cost $2,500 to cut gas connection
A South Australian solar home owner has lodged a complaint with the state’s energy ombudsman after being advised that disconnecting from gas would cost up to $2,500.
How homes can shift their energy needs from gas to clean electricity
A new online tool is now available to assist households make the switch from gas to electric appliances – which can reduce both costs and emissions.
Humble home switchboard transformed for future nanogrid world
San Francisco-developed “smart circuit panel” technology creates a single point of control for generation, energy storage and devices in the home.
New energy retailer set to launch, as Powershop and Kogan join forces
Powershop inks deal with online retailer Kogan.com, to offer “competitive power and gas services” via new brand called Kogan Energy.
Making the case for 10-year renewable electricity tariffs
For a fair, efficient, low-cost pathway to 100% renewables, we need to put front-of-meter renewables on a level footing with rooftop renewables and enable customers to sign 10-year front-of-meter PPAs.
Power companies less trusted by consumers than banks, telcos
Survey finds Australian consumers’ lack of trust in power companies holding back the shift to a smarter, cheaper grid.
Victoria town’s breakthrough deal on network tariffs as it pursues 100% renewables
Central Victoria town achieves a breakthrough deal on network tariffs that could pave the way for a community solar farm and 100 per cent renewable energy within a few years.
What is electricity resilience worth to you?
As the global microgrid market takes off, It’s crucial each customer knows what power loss costs them as they weigh their need for a microgrid.
Bruny Island trials “electricity grid of the future”
Tasmania’s Bruny Island sees the benefits as 11 of 35 solar-powered battery systems installed in private homes start contributing to the local electricity grid.