The residents of Alkimos Beach in Western Australia are participating in the landmark residential battery storage trial, which combines community-scale battery energy storage and solar, and could save participants 15 per cent or more on their electricity bills.
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The latest energy pricing decision in NSW and ACT faces yet another legal challenge, which could take several months to resolve and lead to further delay in power privatisation, reported the SMH.
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As Australians get set to show the world their commitment towards positive climate action this Saturday for the annual Earth Hour event, Earth Hour organisers are still urging Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, to extend his support to the cause.
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Residents of NSW and ACT could see higher electricity bills in the coming year thanks to the Australian Competition Tribunal overturning the Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER) decision to slash the greater costs charged by energy networks.
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With South East Queensland set for electricity price deregulation from July 1, some consumer experts are warning residents that this could result in higher Qld power bills.
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A Sydney-based entrepreneur has come up with a plan that would enable Australians to set up a virtual shop to trade surplus electricity with other households, small businesses and community groups in their grid, reported ABC News Online.
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The Australian government has announced a $250 million program to promote the construction of up to 1000 energy efficient houses for low-income earners speaking at the World Government Summit in Dubai in the UAE.
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In an effort to push the electricity costs down in Queensland, a draft report by the Queensland Productivity Commission (QPC) recommends that the State Government consider an early exit of the solar bonus scheme, to cut back on power rebates for seniors and further deregulate electricity prices in Southeast Queensland.
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The Commonwealth Bank has claimed the title of the most sustainable company in Australia, and the world’s most sustainable bank at the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland.
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In a landmark achievement for renewable energy, AGL Energy Limited and solar developer First Solar have successfully completed Australia’s largest solar plants in Nyngan and Broken Hill.
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