The federal government’s prediction in the October 2022 budget that electricity prices will rise by 56% in the next two years has sent shockwaves through most Australian households. How much more will Australians be paying for gas and electricity? The average Australian household paid $1,434 for electricity last financial year, according to the ACCC, and […]
Category: Victoria
Do I qualify for a solar rebate in Victoria?
Would you like a rebate to help with the cost of installing solar panels or battery storage on your home? What about a rebate to install an energy-efficient heat pump? Free hot water powered by solar – how good would that be! If you live in Victoria, there’s some good news. The state government is […]
You can now apply for a solar panels rebate while your home is under construction
Building a new home? Did you know that you can now apply for a solar panels rebate and interest-free loan whilst your home is under construction? And did you also know that, when combined, the rebate and the loan could cut the upfront cost of your solar panels system by up to $2,800? On this […]
Solar uptake strongest in Melbourne’s outer suburbs
Households in five Melbourne outer suburbs are installing solar panels at the fastest rate in the state. Craigieburn, Point Cook, Tarneit, Clyde North, and Truganina are the top five hotspots for solar panel installations according to data published by the Victorian Government’s Solar Homes Program. 10% of Solar Victoria rebates going to just 5 suburbs! […]
Getting Victoria off gas: new plan from the Victorian Government
The Victorian Government has released a Gas Substitution Roadmap outlining how Victorian households and businesses will be encouraged to get off gas and move to clean energy alternatives. With gas prices skyrocketing due to the current energy crisis, helping people move off gas makes sense. Gas is not only one of the dirtiest types of […]
