Are you overwhelmed with info and offers about solar panels, battery storage, electricity tariffs etc? A good starting point could be to join the online Solar and Battery 101 session that we are conducting with regional councils on Monday 4 August. We will aim to cover all of your key questions about solar and batteries, […]
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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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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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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
Solar feed in tariffs in Victoria look likely to fall again in the second half of 2025, maybe below 1 cent per kWh. This is the proposal from the Essential Services Commission (as per link below). Of course you can make a submission to the Essential Services Commission to express your view about this prior
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In Victoria the Premium Feed in Tariff ends on 1 November 2024. What to do if you are on the PFIT??? Short answer – if you solar system is still generating a decent amount of power, then the focus has to switch to self consumption ie. use your energy during daylight hours. This is a
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Have you received a larger than expected electricity bill? Or an update from your retailer about increased charges? Retailers are required to notify you of changes and options … but action to source a better deal has to be initiated by you the customer. We frequently visit customers who are being “advised” by their energy
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