If you’ve switched on the news this week, you’ve probably heard the term ‘load shedding’ in the context of the energy crisis that’s gripping the east coast of Australia. You may also have heard that if load shedding happens, there will be blackouts. And that these blackouts are likely in Queensland, NSW and possibly Victoria. […]
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Electricity prices to rise up to 19.7 per cent from July 1
Households and businesses across Australia are bracing for a massive hike in energy prices. From July 1, the benchmark price for electricity will increase by up to 19.7 per cent adding hundreds of dollars to residential electricity bills – and thousands of dollars to business bills. Gas prices are also starting to skyrocket on the […]
Massive rebates for Victorians upgrading from an old electric hot water system to a heat pump
Victorian households can get up to $3,720 in rebates for upgrading an inefficient electric hot water system to an energy-efficient heat pump hot water system. Ditching your old electric hot water system and switching to a heat pump gets you more rebates than if you were switching from gas hot water to a heat pump. […]
Is it worth installing Solar on my commercial premises?
Many people are surprised when they learn that the business case for commercial solar is often better than for residential solar. Most homeowners can achieve a payback on their solar panel system of between three to five years. For businesses – particularly those that operate 9 to 5 – the payback can be as quick […]
SolarEdge vs Enphase: Which is best for homeowners in the AusNet, United Energy and Jemena areas?
A question we are often asked is: “Which is the best solar system: SolarEdge or Enphase?”. This is a tough question to answer as both SolarEdge and Enphase are amongst the best solar power systems on the market as they optimise solar production at individual panel level (something conventional solar systems aren’t capable of). But […]
Lucky Central Victorian Households Can Go Bigger with Solar
Do you live in the Melbourne western suburbs or central and western Victoria? Are you considering installing solar panels? If so, there’s something you need to know. It’s a little known rule set by Powercor, the company that owns the electricity poles and wires in your area. The rule is that there is no limit […]
How much can you save with home battery storage?
Are you thinking about getting a solar battery? If so, you’ve probably wondered whether the savings from battery storage are worth the cost. A quality grid-connect battery with 10 to 13 kilowatt hours of usable storage capacity will set you back around $10,000 to $15,000. Government battery rebates can reduce the upfront purchase price, but […]
Solar finance: Why it’s a smart move for homeowners
Have you thought about getting solar panels on your home, but you’re put off by the cost? Would you prefer to keep your cash in the bank rather than spend it on solar? Are you concerned about rising electricity bills, but not sure what to do about it? Fair enough too. A solar panel system […]
The All-Electric Future Home
As our economy moves forward to ever greater use of renewable energy, what of our homes? What choices can we make to ensure our homes are greener and cheaper to run? Solar is a great starting point. A quality rooftop solar panel system provides the infrastructure to get your home running on clean renewable energy. […]
Reverse-cycle air conditioning: the cheapest, greenest way to heat and cool your home
Is heating and cooling your home costing you a small fortune? Did you know that inefficient heating and cooling systems can account for up to 40 per cent of your annual power bill? The cheapest way to heat and cool your home these days is with an efficient reverse-cycle air conditioning system, also known as […]
