Victorian energy retailer price freeze of one year for new customers
New rules brought in by the state government will soon force a Victorian energy retailer price freeze for one year to new customers following the sign-up of the customer. The Victorian Government has directed the state’s Essential Services Commission (ESC) to implement a set of new rules. These new rules will come into effect in […]
Electric vehicle technology: Trail-blazing Queensland sets EV plug standard for Australia
Queensland’s leadership in electric vehicle technology has helped set EV plug policy for the whole of Australia. Because the state was first to roll out charging stations, it has determined which plug most EVs sold in Australia will subsequently use. It also means Queensland has become a hub for South Korean investment. Car manufacturer Hyundai […]
Labor pledges to lift Victorian renewable energy target to 50% by 2030
Labor has pledged to raise the Victorian Renewable Energy Target (VRET) to 50 per cent by 2030 if the Andrews Government wins the state election this month. The announcement will bolster the government’s green credentials ahead of the November 24 poll. Labor has already mandated a 25 per cent RET by 2020 and 40 per […]
Tenants solar: Victorian Solar Homes rebate scheme will extend to renters if Andrews Government re-elected
The Victorian government will expand its $1.3 billion Solar Homes program to include renters if re-elected later this month, with tenants solar now on the cards. According to the government, the move will save tenants hundreds of dollars on electricity bills. Owners corporations will also be eligible to receive the 50 per cent rebate on […]
7:30 Report on ABC investigates growing concern over high grid voltage
The ABC’s 7:30 Report last night investigated a growing concern that Australian homes are being fed electricity with unnecessarily high grid voltage. This can mean increasing power bills as appliances use the extra energy. The report pointed out that by regulation, Australian households should get electricity with a grid voltage between 216 and 253 volts. However, […]
EdgeIQ creator reveals how his voltage device cuts electricity bills by up to 10%
In this special Energy Matters article, we talk to Neal Stewart – co-founder of Edge Electrons, creator of the EdgeIQ voltage regulator – about a little-known fact about our electricity grid: that we are paying for more electricity than we actually need… While debate about the high cost of electricity is now a national obsession, […]
Australia on brink of $1.7 trillion battery storage boom: Bloomberg
Australia could emerge as a battery world leader with battery storage prices set to fall more quickly than anticipated, prompting international demand. A global finance company says prices will fall by more than 50 per cent through to 2030. This would see our battery storage market grow into an $1.7 trillion industry. Storage systems costs […]
Clean energy financing body invests in technology to cut emissions
In a record investment year for green energy, the federal clean energy financing body says its investment is now more focused on technological innovation to cut energy costs and lower emissions. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has in total issued around $19 billion in clean energy investment funds since 2013. The CEFC Annual Report […]
Victorian Solar Homes scheme an example of states taking renewable energy lead: Grattan Institute
States and territories must take the lead on energy policy because the federal government has failed. That’s the verdict of a new Grattan Institute report. The report claims states must now take independent action and also work together to provide affordable, reliable and low emissions electricity. This state energy policy lead will then fill the […]
Community solar power group MASH wins Environment Victoria award
MASH (the campaign for More Australian Solar Homes) was one of six community groups and individuals from around the state recognised by Environment Victoria on Wednesday night for their outstanding contribution to protecting the environment. “The 2018 Community Environment Recognition Award recipients are all leaders in their communities,” said Mark Wakeham, CEO of Environment Victoria. […]
