With a re-elected ALP government the Cheaper Home Batteries program is now being implemented by the Department of Energy and Climate Change. This program offers the potential to save around $4000 on the cost of installing an average 11.5kWh battery. The scheme is scheduled to operate from 1 July 2025. There are a few key […]
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The electric vehicle market in Australia is now developing quickly, with more manufacturers, a wider range of models, longer driving range and increased price competition. The switch to EVs is noticeable in central Victoria with dozens of our clients now driving EVs from MG to Mercedes and everything in between. Seeing EVs in the showroom
The electric vehicle market in Australia is now developing quickly, with more manufacturers, a wider range of models, longer driving range and increased price competition. The switch to EVs is noticeable in central Victoria with dozens of our clients now driving EVs from MG to Mercedes and everything in between. Seeing EVs in the showroom
The ALP have announced a Cheaper Home Batteries program election commitment this morning, with the potential to save around $4000 on the cost of installing an average 11.5kWh battery. If re-elected on 3 May Labor will introduce the scheme on 1 July 2025. There are a few key details: 1. minimum battery size is 5kWh
Here is an interesting perspective on Vehicle to Grid (V2G) technology. The conclusion is that V2G is a distraction. It makes people wait. Wait to buy an EV. Wait to size up their solar. Wait for new home battery tech. All for a perfect solution that may never arrive. But big bills are here now.
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Thanks to the AEVA for this handy guide to EV Myths. https://aeva.asn.au/little-book-of-ev-myths-australian-edition As they say EV myths and misinformation are out of control. Our advice is that if you really want to know the truth about electric cars, and if they could suit your lifestyle (they might not), then talk to one of the 300,000
A nice autumn Sunday on the way, and a chance to catch up with everything sustainability related at the Bendigo Sustainability Festival on Sunday 30 March. A great array of presentations, workshops, refreshments and stall holders, including the EnviroShop. Please call in to our booth (#64) for a catch up, to check out our latest
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The cap on retail energy prices is about to be lifted, meaning from 1 July electricity will cost households more. The impact in Victoria is likely to be less than other states …. but this is a good time to review some details about your electricity consumption, retail plan and pricing. The following article from
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The electric vehicle market in Australia is now developing quickly, with more manufacturers, a wider range of models, longer driving range and increased price competition. The switch to EVs is noticeable in central Victoria with dozens of our clients now driving EVs from MG to Mercedes and everything in between. Seeing EVs in the showroom
Are you in favour of increased electrification of homes and businesses in Victoria? We are proactively encouraging our customers to pursue this strategy for economic, environmental and ethical reasons. If you would like to encourage the Victorian government to implement a statewide electrification strategy here is your chance to submit your views (by the end
