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Free electricity between 11am and 2pm. The plan was to have all energy retailers providing the solar sharer offer by now but it’s all gotten very complicated and here’s why. AGL and Origin have both launched Solar Sharer plans this year. Energy Australia hasn’t yet. The actu…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Energy bills are not getting easier to ignore. For most Australian households, the cost of running a home on grid power has become one of the more frustrating line items in the budget and it is largely outside your control. The 2026–27 Federal Budget, delivered on 12 May 2026…

A recent government audit has found that more than six in ten solar battery installations inspected in Australia have fallen short of the required standard. Some media coverage has run hard with that number, and on the surface it is easy to see why. The reality is more nuanced…

Commercial battery storage has been moving in one direction for a while now: bigger projects, tighter sites, and less patience for bulky, rigid systems that are difficult to install or expand. Sigenergy’s new SigenStack commercial battery system is designed for C&I solar…

If you’re renting in Queensland, you’ve probably wondered: Why do homeowners get solar savings — but renters don’t? Electricity prices shift. Rooftop solar is everywhere. However, if you don’t own the roof, installing panels hasn’t really been an option. For landlords…

“Solar will increase your home value by $23,000.” That’s the headline. If you’re about to spend $8,000–$15,000 on a system, you don’t want a headline — you want clarity. Does solar genuinely increase resale value? And if so, by how much? Solar isn’t a small purchase…