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Blitz on dodgy electrical work results in $22k in fines

Dozens of improvement notices have been issued for poor electrical work across the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald

How electric cars could drive renewable energy change

Motorists could support Australia's national electricity grid by using their cars as batteries, a report says, but policies and standards need to change.

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Queensland renters locked out of solar savings

In the lead-up to the Queensland state election, Solar Citizens wants the major parties to make big commitments to renewable energy.

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Old apartment blocks struggling to support EV take-up

More Australians are buying electric cars but experts warn millions of apartment dwellers may delay making purchases if they can't charge the vehicles at home.

AAP

Solar sting as companies shake up prices

Push to get solar users to use washing machines during the day.

Newcastle Herald

Consumer groups criticise energy companies charging solar panel owners for exporting power

Critics argue change could lead to people installing smaller solar power systems so they aren’t penalised for exporting excess energy during the day

The Guardian - AU

New tariff will punish solar panel owners who produce too much power

New 1.2 cent kilowatt hour penalty between 10am and 3pm.

Newcastle Herald

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Rooftop solar, electric cars could solve energy puzzle

Savvy households could lead Australia's transition to clean energy with solar panels, batteries and electric cars, a report has found, but reforms are needed.

AAP

Nuclear's yesterday's technology, with a vintage price tag

Solar a win-win: Hunter communities deserve best option

Newcastle Herald

Ute-turn: electric, hybrid utes ready for Aussie launch

Electric and hybrid utes are queuing up to launch in Australia following policy changes, and experts say they offer benefits which could attract new fans.

AAP

Call for rebates to help apartment dwellers go green

People who live in apartments are less likely to benefit from solar power or efficient electric appliances and they need targeted help, a conference has heard.

AAP

Renters could save $1300 a year with solar rollout

Renters, apartment dwellers and low-income households could save thousands on energy bills if the government staged a national solar rollout, a study has found.

AAP

Drivers could save $11.2 billion with EU efficiency standards

Drivers could save a combined $11.2 billion on fuel over five years if the Government adopted a Fuel Efficiency Standard similar to the European Union's.

The New Daily

Rooftop solar feed-in charges 'unlikely' in Qld

Queensland's energy minister has hosed down concerns about a "sun tax" on homeowners for feeding solar power back to the grid, as has been proposed in NSW.

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Electric ute arrives in Australia, but how will farmers rate its performance?

The Chinese-made vehicle will cost you almost $93,000 and is being heralded as a step forward, but doubts are being raised about whether it will pass muster in the agricultural sector.

The New Daily

‘Sun tax’: Outcry over plans to charge families for feeding their excess solar power into the grid

A controversial plan to charge families with solar panels for power they feed back into the grid has drawn new criticism

AAP

Energy companies seek 'sun tax' solar panel charges

Homes and businesses would face higher charges when their solar panels fed electricity into the grid during the day under tariffs proposed by energy companies.

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Call for renewable energy storage target

Climate and energy leaders say a national renewable energy storage target could stabilise soaring power bills and encourage the construction of new systems.

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The Guardian - AU

Australian electric car owners insulated from rising global fuel prices

The benefits of owning an electric vehicle far outweigh the drawbacks for those households committed to making the transition to a fossil-free life

AAP

Household solar cuts power bills, anxiety

Solar-fitted households are riding out the energy crisis with low bills, and most would add a battery to their clean energy arsenal if helped by a subsidy.

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Demand for electric vehicles rising but battery costs, policy inertia keep prices high

A drop in the fuel excise coinciding with the increasing price of a key ingredient in batteries could mean the price of electric vehicles will not drop as quickly as renewable energy proponents hope.

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