100% GreenPower Customers Shouldn’t Be Whacked With Carbon Tax
The Sustainable Energy Association of Australia (SEA) says the many thousands of electricity customers opting for 100% GreenPower products available from electricity retailers shouldn’t be hit with any carbon price related power bill increases from July 1.
Myth Busting: Winter And Solar Power output
With winter solstice – the shortest day of the year – upon us, it’s an appropriate time to bust another myth about rooftop solar panels.
Australian Electricity Price Rise Roundup
We’ve reported on Queensland, South Australia and New South Wales’ recently announced electricity price rises – now it’s the A.C.T., Victoria, Western Australia and Tasmania’s turn. Here’s a national snapshot of looming power cost hikes across Australia.
Solar Panels Cutting Australia’s Mains Electricity Consumption
Results of a study show energy efficiency efforts and home solar power installations are reducing Australia’s mains grid supplied electricity consumption – and wholesale electricity prices too.
AuSES Calls For National ‘Same Price for Solar Power’
AuSES has called on the Coalition to back a national solar feed in tariff scheme where system owners are paid fair value for the solar electricity they export to the mains grid
Could Japan Eclipse Germany In Solar Power?
Japan embracing solar isn’t just good news for that country – it will have positive flow on effects around the world.
Australia A Coal Drug Dealer, Its Citizens And The World Its Junkies
Renewable energy’s growth in recent years is impressive, but the rumoured death of coal is greatly exaggerated – and Australia continues to be a Typhoid Mary spreading its disease.
Greens Aim To Repower Melbourne With Solar
Greens Leader Christine Milne, Greens Candidate for Melbourne Cathy Oke and Melbourne MP Adam Bandt recently announced the Greens’ energy and climate policy in the lead-up to Victoria’s by-election.
Carbon Capture (Or How To Blow $122 Million)
How many residential rooftop solar panel systems can $122 million buy? A lot. How much does the same amount buy in terms of progress in carbon capture and sequestration (CCS)? Very little it seems.
South Australia’s Latest Electric Shock – 18% Power Price Hike
The average South Australian household will need to find an additional $275 a year for electricity bills from August and an extra $100 for gas from July.
