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Energy Matters is one of Australia's fastest growing renewable energy companies - welcome to our new section listing recent press releases, media mentions, internal company news and announcements! 

 

If you're a reporter or journalist needing assistance in research on a renewable energy topic, please see our media page. Our corporate profile can be viewed here. General industry news can be found in our renewable energy news section.

 

2010

 

Energy Matters announces "early SRES"

March 8 2010

 

The Rudd Government says it will set a minimum value of $40 on Renewable Energy Certificates from January 1 next year. The Opposition wants to bring that forward to July this year. National solar power provider Energy Matters isn't willing to wait even that long. The company has announced it will pay the $40 per REC to purchasers of systems acquired through Energy Matters, effective immediately. Read more.

 

Electricity Retailers Undermining Australia's Solar Power Future?

March 4 2010

 

Through feedback from clients, Energy Matters has been made aware some Australian electricity retailers appear to be making it extremely difficult for people to fully benefit from solar feed in tariff programs. Read more.

 

Solar power not to blame for off-peak rate loss

March 2, 2010

 

Several media reports in the last week have stated that by making the switch to solar power, some householders are losing their off-peak electricity benefits. Energy Matters points out that solar power isn't to blame and the loss of traditional off-peak rates is inevitable for all Australian households. Read more

 

Green loans for the rest of us

March 1, 2010

 

While the Australian Federal Government's Green Loans program is headed for the scrap heap, Australian financial institutions are recognising there is an increasing demand for solar power systems and creating low interest green loan products for the purposes of purchasing solar power systems. Energy Matters has begun listing institutions offer such loans. Read more

 

Tasmania's solar power feed in tariff ignored

February 25, 2010

While feed in tariffs exist in most states and territories of Australia; Tasmania remains in the backwaters of solar power generation through lack of solid incentives. Energy Matters questions why no state party has taken up the cause given looming elections. Read more.

 

Feed-in tariff petition reaches 20,000 signatures

February 25, 2010

 

A petition started by Energy Matters calling for a national, uniform gross feed in tariff for solar power has reached the 20,000 signature milestone. Read more.

 

ACT solar buyers groups information sessions

February 23, 2010

 

Following the success of a buyers group in the nation's capital last year, Energy Matters has a new ACT buyers group taking advantage of the current favourable market conditions. Read more

 

Australian Government Green Loans Fallout

February 19, 2010

 

The recent announcement of the government Green Loans program being scrapped has upset a number of Australian home owners currently in the process of applying who had hoped for loans to install home solar power systems. According to participants in an ongoing discussion currently occurring on Energy Matters' solar power forums; the reason uptake of the loans has been so low is due to major failures in the system and multiple obstacles needing to be overcome before getting to loan application stage. Read more.

 

Solar Power Systems Safe

February 19, 2010

 

After recent media coverage of potential risk of electrical fires from poorly installed solar power systems, Energy Matters today assured customers and the public that its solar panels and installation procedures were completely safe and met or exceeded Australian standards. Read more

 

Energy Matters At Melbourne Sustainable Living Festival 

February 17, 2010

 

Melbourne's Sustainable Living Festival is still in full swing, with the Festival's Main Event to be held at Federation Square in Melbourne on 19-21 February. Energy Matters will be in attendance to provide advice on solar power and will be offering special festival-only solar power deals. Read more

 

Victorian sustainability centres go solar

February 16, 2010

 

Peppermint Ridge Farm and Cornucopia Living Heritage Centre, located at Tynong North in Victoria, recently greened their operations further by acquiring two 2.94kW grid connected solar power systems; supplied and installed by national solar solutions provider Energy Matters. Read more

 

Hawthorn supermarket installs Energy Matters system

January 22, 2010

 

The Renaissance Supa IGA supermarket in Hawthorn, Victoria, is leading the Australian retail sector in reducing its carbon emissions by switching to solar power.. Read more.

 

Solarfun - odd name, great solar panels

January 18, 2010

 

The name Solarfun to some people is reminiscent of good times at the beach rather than high quality solar power components. Nevertheless, that's exactly what Solarfun products are - and at a very economical price. Read more.

 

Energy Matters Launches Solar iPhone App

January 11, 2010

 

A new free iPhone and iPod Touch app (application) from national solar solutions provider Energy Matters takes assessing a site's suitability and solar electricity production potential out of the sole domain of installers and into the hands of home owners. Read more.

 

2009

  

Energy Matters Secures Major Government Solar Panel Tender

December 23, 2009

 

Energy Matters has announced its successful bid to supply solar panels to the New South Wales Government. Read more.

 

Victoria's Solar Feed In Tariff - From Credit To Cash

December 8, 2009

 

Originally described as a "farce", the Victorian feed in tariff program is being turned around - not by Government, but by market forces.  Read more.

 

Solar Bonus Scheme Boom In New South Wales 

December 7, 2009

 

Energy Matters is experiencing significant spike in home solar power enquiries in New South Wales after confirmation of the state's feed in tariff legislation passing. Read more.

 

NSW Solar Bonus Scheme Legislation Passed

December 2, 2009

 

Energy Matters' Max Sylvester commenting on the confirmation of New South Wales Solar Bonus Scheme Read more.

 

Renewables 101 - ABC radio

November 25, 2009

 

One of Energy Matters' founders, Max Sylvester, was interviewed by ABC Gippsland's Celine Foenande and listeners called in with questions about renewable energy and energy efficiency. You can listen to the show here.

 

Australian solar power in the Maldives

October 28, 2009

 

Australian solar power company Energy Matters has its sights set on assisting the Maldives in making the switch to renewable energy. Read more.

 

Business solar incentives go begging

October 21, 2009

 

Many Australian business owners are missing out on numerous incentives available for making the switch to solar power. Read more.

 

Energy Matters Launches Solar Power Forums

September 25, 2009

 

Energy Matters launches an online community to cater to supporters of solar power and other forms of renewable energy in Australia.. Read more.

 

Energy Matters Launches Unique Solar Power Calculator

September 10, 2009

 

Energy Matters unveils a new online tool to help people calculate their solar power system requirements. Free to use and the first of its kind in Australia, the application requests some basic details, then based on solar power equipment choices selected and the user's location, generates detailed performance information and graphs. Read more.

 

Energy Matters At The NAB's Mini-Environmental Expo

August 4, 2009

 

Energy Matters will be attending the National Australia Bank Environment Expo; showcasing renewable energy and energy efficiency information to over 5,000 South Australian and New South Wales NAB employees. Read more.

 

Energy Matters Launches "SolarGate" Initiative.

July 30, 2009

 

The Australian solar industry and households wanting to install solar power systems have been left hanging in recent weeks in relation to government rebates, resulting in many providers having excess stock of solar panels. Energy Matters has decided to clear some of their surplus stock by extending an offer to senior politicians - an initiative they call "SolarGate". Read more.

 

Solar petition tabled in Parliament

June 23 2009

 

A petition spearheaded by Energy Matters on the subject of a national, uniform gross feed in tariff program for solar power was tabled in Parliament by Deputy Greens Leader, Senator Christine Milne. Read more

 

Energy Matters at the Victorian feed-in tariff rally

May 7 2009

 

A rally was held at Victoria’s Parliament House yeserday to voice dissatisfaction with draft solar feed-in tariff laws. The Energy Matters team was there and filed this video report

 

Solar power information draws capacity crowd

May 7 2009

 

The Blyth Cinema in South Australia was filled to capacity for a recent solar power information session hosted by the Blyth Development Board. Speaking at the meeting were Troy Harris and Colin Lord of  Energy Matters. Read more

 

Solar information session for South Australia's Mid North

April 22 2009

 

A public meeting to discuss solar power and the opportunity to participate in a solar buyers group will be held in South Australia's mid-north at Blyth Cinema on Monday, April 27, at 7.30pm. Energy Matters will be in attendance to outline how solar power works and answer questions from attendees. Read more.

 

Solar information sessions for Canberra

April 16 2009

 

Energy Matters will be running free information sessions on grid connect solar power for Canberra residents this weekend as part of the company's "double dip" ACT solar incentives special offer.. Read more.

 

Australian Solar Feed In Tariff Petition Tops 10,000

February 25 2009

 

A petition initiated by Energy Matters calling for the Federal Government to implement a national solar gross feed-in tariff program has already gathered over 10,000 signatures in support, less than a month after it was launched. Read more.

 

Energy Matters At The Brisbane Home Show

February 10 2009

 

The Energy Matters Brisbane team will be in attendance at the Brisbane Home Show 2009. Energy Matters technical staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide free advice on renewable energy options, plus to arrange for no-obligation quotations and free site inspections. Read more.

 

WFC Advocating Feed In Tariffs For Renewables

February 9 2009

 

The World Future Council (WFC) is a global advocate for the concerns of future generations. One of the WFC's current projects is climate and sustainability – how the use of alternative energies such as solar power and wind energy can be supported by the implementation of gross feed in tariffs. Energy Matters' Markus Lambert was recently asked to participate as an expert on the WFC's feed in tariff initiative. The NSW branch of Energy Matters also recently met with the NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Climate Change Carmel Tebbutt on Friday to outline the clear benefits of a gross feed in scheme against a net tariff. Read more

 

Australian Solar Feed In Tariff Petition Launched

January 27 2009

 

Energy Matters has launched a national petition at FeedInTariff.com.au concerning the issue of renewable energy feed in tariffs and lack of momentum in a national, gross model program being implemented in Australia. Read more.

 

2008

 

Shadow over solar legislation

December 12 2008

 

As Australia moves towards becoming a solar nation, Energy Matters has identified a gaping hole in current legislation to protect owners of solar power systems from neighbouring properties undertaking construction or plantings that throw shade over their solar array. Read more.

 

Revolutionary Solar Panel Hits Australian Market

December 11 2008

 

Energy Matters today announced a partnership with Sanyo for the distribution of Sanyo's  205 Watt HIT Solar Panel; a revolutionary hybrid solar module designed specifically for grid connect solar power systems that brings the best of monocrystalline and thin film technologies into a single unit. Read more.

 

Energy Matters, Cleaner Climate and Greyhound Team Up

November 2008

 

Australian families are feeling the effects of the economic downturn and need all the help they can get to lessen the impact of rising living costs. To help out, Cleaner Climate & Energy Matters have teamed up to offer 2 x on-grid solar systems to two lucky Greyhound customers. Read more

 

Committee for Melbourne Wins Awards

November 2008

 

Last week, Committee for Melbourne claimed the ultimate Fast Thinking 2008 Innovation Prize and the award for Social Innovation at Sydney's Powerhouse Museum. According to the Chairman of Committee for Melbourne, Mr. George Pappas; who is also the Chairman of Melbourne-based renewable energy firm Energy Matters, the Committee has been working tirelessly for 22 years in order to achieve positive change in a wide range of areas; including climate change, energy, and transport. Read more

 

Solar neighborhood update 

November 2008 - Mallacoota Mouth community newspaper

 

This week, sixteen Mallacoota and Gipsy Point households had solar photovoltaic systems installed on their roofs by the company Energy Matters. All sixteen units were inspected and issued with safety permits.

 

The whole operation went like clockwork thanks to the professionalism of Luke and his team of installers.

 

The next round of installations will be some time in January. More than seventy households have expressed an interest in the scheme, with over fifty who have already completed the paperwork for the work to go ahead.

 

This has been an extraordinary response from our town, and once all houses are fitted, Mallacoota and Gipsy Point will come close to achieving our 2020 target by next year! Certainly something worthy of celebration.

 

Any household wishing to join the program could contact Jim Sakkas (51580720), or telephone Energy Matters (1300727151)

 

'Energy Matters' has been operating for over three years and all their installed units come with a 25 yr. warranty. Their website is www.energymatters.com.au

Jim Sakkas

 

Solar Panel Security Guide Released

October 3, 2008 - Energy Matters

 

Solar panels are very much sought after on the black market; often appearing in online classifieds and auction sites. Energy Matters, a leading provider of renewable energy equipment in Australia, has just released a new guide for people concerned with solar panel theft. Read more.

 

Energy Matters Supporting Buyers Groups

October 2, 2008 - Energy Matters

 

Energy Matters is encouraging the teaming up of friends, neighbours and work colleagues within a local area to form solar buyers groups. These groups wield greatly increased buying power and through bulk ordering, members  can have a residential grid connect system installed at well below market prices. Read more

 

Community Groups Supporting The Switch To Solar

September 15, 2008 - Energy Matters

 

Community groups around Australia are switching on to solar power by co-ordinating projects to help residents install grid connect solar energy systems. These installations assist residents in substantially reducing carbon emissions and save money on electricity consumption; plus provide substantial discounts on the equipment itself. Read more

 

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