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. […]
Snowy Hydro scheme turns to wind and solar power as the cheapest option
Snowy Hydro has signed eight wind and solar contracts in a bid to reduce its energy prices. The government-backed energy provider says the new types of renewable generation will firm up its existing power production. Hydro power of course is the most traditional renewable source of electricity. It will also help deliver cheaper power to […]
Brisbane classroom goes completely off-grid with solar power and battery
A classroom at a Brisbane state school is successfully running off-grid after a solar panel and battery installation. The Bracken Ridge State High classroom powers itself with a rooftop solar installation backed by a Tesla Powerwall 2 battery. The solar panels generate electricity required by the classroom during the day. Then the battery stores surplus power […]
Sunshine Coast sweeps the board in first Australian Smart Cities Awards
Queensland’s Sunshine Coast officially leads the nation with three top gongs in the inaugural Australian Smart Cities Awards. Sunshine Coast Council was recognised for its commitment to data sharing solutions, investment in technology, outstanding leadership and its 15 MW utility-scale solar farm. The Sunshine Coast Solar Farm was the first to be constructed by a […]