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Vic solar and solar hot water/heat pump rebates

The Victorian government has introduced a new rebate for residential solar power systems (up to $2225) and for solar hot water systems including heat pumps (up to $1000).

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Preparing for more solar in Timor Leste

Harry Andrews, Renew’s international projects manager, recently spent three weeks visiting project partners, inspecting past projects, planning for the future and preparing for the installation of 100 household solar systems in coming months.

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ACCC misunderstands solar tariffs

The ACCC’s most recent report into the energy sector has misunderstood the history and current economics of solar feed-in tariffs around the Australia, according to Renew.

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Plan signals bright future for renewables: Renew

Renew has welcomed the Australian Energy Market Operator’s confirmation of the positive future of renewable energy in its new Integrated System Plan.

Research

All-electric solar homes save thousands over gas: report

New homes that are all-electric and have solar power will save their owners thousands of dollars according to a new report by Renew.

Advocacy

Strengthen home energy efficiency: Renew

In a submission on draft changes to the National Construction Code, the ATA says the code needs to be strengthened and a clear trajectory set by the Australian Building Codes Board for net-zero housing before 2050.

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Renew advocating for home improvement

Renew has written to the Victorian Government calling for an improvement to the 6-star-associated energy provisions of the state’s Building Code.

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Renew supports changes to Vic feed-in tariff

Renew has expressed general support for new solar feed-in tariffs expected to start in Victoria on July 1, 2018. Renew also commented on some aspects of the tariff regime that are relevant but may fall outside the scope of this decision.

Research

Bigger solar is better: report

When choosing a grid-connected solar system for your home, what size should it be? The Alternative Technology Association (ATA) has traditionally advised people to consider this carefully based on their household’s electricity consumption. Now, however, the ATA recommends a big solar system, even if consumption is low.

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Grid connected batteries economically attractive by 2020: report

In the most detailed economic analysis yet produced in Australia on household battery use with solar, a new report by the Alternative Technology Association (ATA) says grid-connected battery storage should become economically attractive for many homes from around 2020.