Feed-in tariffs are hitting record lows, peak electricity rates are climbing, and Australia’s first solar boom is approaching inverter end-of-life. A practical June health check for homeowners who want to stop leaving money on the table.
What if the number on your battery’s box is the least important thing about it? Australia’s smartest energy grid just figured that out. Here’s what it means for your home.
Most EVs in Australia are marketed as V2G ready. Almost none have a warranty that actually covers it. That gap matters more than most buyers realise before signing.
Canberra’s gas phase-out is confirmed policy. What most homeowners haven’t worked through is what it means for their appliances, their gas bills, and their property value when they eventually sell.
Most Australian homeowners dismissed pumped wall insulation after reading about polystyrene beads. The concern is valid. But it applies to one material, not the method. There are safer options worth knowing about.
Victoria just confirmed 3 hours of free power daily from 11am to 2pm. Households with solar and a battery could save up to $1,102 a year. Most others will save far less.
Second-gen used EVs are now within reach for rural Australian buyers. But range, towing, road conditions, and a little-known charging port issue mean the right choice looks very different from what city guides recommend.
New South Wales (NSW) solar households received a significant piece of news on 25 May 2026. The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) released its
Over 1,500 home batteries are being installed in Australia every day. Most households asked about brand, capacity, and price. Almost none asked about the software controlling all of it.
Close to 2.5 million Australian households are paying up to $317 more per year than new customers on the same plan. Loyalty to your energy retailer is costing you money.
