Landmark project sets new standard for electrification of multi-unit homes across Australia In a powerful demonstration of what’s possible when government, council, community, and industry work together, 2 Gordon Street in Elsternwick has become the first apartment building in Victoria to integrate both rooftop solar and battery storage under the Federal Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries […]
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Important Update: Scheduled Distributor Testing for the Victorian Emergency Backstop Program
As part of our ongoing commitment to keeping our customers informed, we would like to make you aware of upcoming network testing that electricity distributors will be conducting under the Victorian Government’s Emergency Backstop program. These tests are designed to help maintain grid stability as more Victorian households transition to clean, solar-powered energy. 📅 When the […]
Victoria’s Emergency Backstop Mechanism for Solar: Ensuring Grid Stability
Starting July 1, 2024, Victoria will introduce an emergency backstop mechanism for rooftop solar systems. This proactive measure will allow electricity distributors to remotely reduce the output or switch off rooftop solar systems during periods of low electricity demand, ensuring the stability of the grid. The initiative aims to prevent overloading the grid, thus maintaining […]
Unlocking Affordable Home Energy Upgrades with Plenti’s Green Loans
Exciting News for Homeowners: Affordable Energy Upgrades Are Here! We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking initiative that makes energy efficiency upgrades more accessible and affordable for Australian households. The federal government’s green bank has allocated $60 million to provide low-interest green loans for financing residential energy efficiency upgrades. These upgrades include high-performance electric appliances […]
Understanding the Impact of New Demand Power Tariffs on Australian Households
The introduction of new demand power tariffs is causing a stir among Australian households, with many feeling the financial pinch. This recent change, aimed at managing electricity consumption during peak periods, has sparked both confusion and concern among consumers. What Are Demand Power Tariffs? Demand power tariffs are designed to encourage households to use less […]
Navigating the End of Victoria’s Solar Premium Feed-In Tariff: What’s Next?
Harnessing solar energy is not just an eco-friendly way to address our power needs, but it can also be a profitable venture, thanks to initiatives like the Solar Premium Feed-In Tariff in Victoria. This program, which was launched in late 2009 and closed to new participants at the end of 2011, has provided substantial benefits […]
