Latest articles by
Sophie Vorrath
Author
Biography
Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.
All articles.
Pressure mounts on the Government to underwrite rooftop solar, home batteries, and electrification amid growing concerns a growing energy divide is being weaponised to delay climate action.
Draft rules governing smart meter uptake will be published within weeks following a decision to fast-track the process.
With the state ban on new gas connections in homes and businesses, Victorians are snapping up the $1,000 rebate for installing a heat pump hot water system in record numbers.
How the developer ratings scheme is designed will be key to its success and whether communities will trust and embrace it.
The huge role of consumer energy resources, and the importance of social licence, topped the agenda at the latest energy ministers meeting.
From July 1 the rooftop solar feed-in tariff in Victoria will be slashed again to a new low of just 3.3c/kWh.
The federal government has launched its online Solar Consumer Guide to help make picking the right rooftop solar and battery system 'as easy as possible.'
A local council in Victoria is considering offering rate cuts for residents who install solar over 5KW.