Peter From the Southern Highlands Stopped Paying $570 Bills With Solar
Peter Lee was spending about $570 a quarter for power. Now he pays nothing. Peter is a science teacher in Glenquarry, a farming pocket about ten minutes from Bowral, and he had wanted solar for years. One thing held him back: the fear of getting ripped off. This is his story wi…
The 5 Best Ways to Take Advantage of 3 Free Hours of Energy
From 1st of July 2026, three hours of your power each day could cost nothing.
That is the promise of the Solar Sharer Offer. Free energy hours, every day, right in the middle of the day. No rooftop solar required.
The free window lands in the middle of the day, when…
What Does a NatHERS Rating Actually Mean?
When it comes to the energy efficiency your home gets scored on two things: how comfortable it stays without the assistance of air conditioning, and how much energy it uses.
That’s your NatHERS rating and it’s actually two separate scores. A new interest-free loan can now he…
How NSW’s $15,000 Interest-Free Solar Loan Works
The NSW Government has introduced the Home Energy Saver Scheme to help homeowners with the upfront cost of electrifying their homes. From 17 June 2026, eligible households can borrow up to $15,000 for solar and other energy upgrades at zero interest, then repay it over as long…
Solar Racking: What Australian Homeowners Need to Know
What’s actually holding your solar panels to your roof?
It’s called racking. The rails, brackets and roof interfaces that carry your panels through 25 years of Australian weather. Most homeowners never think about it. Until something goes wrong.
Choosing the right solar p…
BYD Shark + Solar: How to Charge Your Ute for Free Every Day
Petrol prices are out of your hands… a decision overseas, a supply issue, a spike in demand, the price goes up and you pay for it.
For most Australians, there’s not much they can do except watch the numbers climb every time they pull into a servo.
The BYD Shark 6 ch…
ACT Sustainable Household Scheme Changes July 2026
Three changes to the ACT Sustainable Household Scheme are coming on July 1st 2026. The major one raises the Home Energy Loan cap to $20,000, so if you’ve been putting off a home battery, this helps cover one.
The updates will also tighten EV eligibility and add e-cargo bikes…
Why the AEMC’s Pricing Proposal Is Bad News for Solar Owners
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) wants to change how electricity network costs are charged to Australian households, shifting more of the cost into a flat daily charge you pay regardless of how much power you use. Solar and batteries still would remain the best op…
Government Grants for Sports Clubs: Up to $100,000 for Energy Upgrades in 2026
There are now federal government grants for sports clubs covering solar panels, batteries, LED lighting, and other energy upgrades, worth between $25,000 and $100,000 per club. Round 1 of the sports club energy grants 2026 program opens on 11 June and closes on 8 July, giving c…
Are AGL, Origin & EnergyAustralia Prices Going Up July 2026?
If you’ve been worried about an AGL price increase in July 2026, or bracing for another energy price hike in Australia, here’s the good news: for most Australians, electricity prices are actually going down this July, not up. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) confirmed its…
Solar Panels and Hail: Will Your System Survive an Australian Storm?
Australia’s hailstorms can and do destroy solar panels, but most systems come through storm season without any damage at all. The risk is real in certain parts of the country and at the more extreme end of the scale. With the right panels and a bit of forward planning, it is a…
Free Daytime Electricity Is Coming. Here’s How It Actually Works
From 1 July 2026, energy retailers in NSW, South Australia, and South-East Queensland must give households at least three hours of free electricity every day. No solar panels required. No need to own your home. You just need a smart meter and to opt in through your retailer to…