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Sophie Vorrath
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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.
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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.
After recent storms in Victoria fried her gas stove, Sophie Vorrath decided there was no going back - she invested in a portable one burner induction stove for $150.
Energy Security Board found the lack of accountability from networks with high consumer energy resources challenges the secure and reliable supply of electricity for all consumers.
Residential solar provided more than half the total solar power installed nationwide in 2023, and delivered Australia’s 2nd biggest year for rooftop solar growth.
