The good intentions of local communities are being hijacked by network monopoly businesses threatened by reduced revenue growth.

In a damning assessment the Victorian Ombudsman found the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning administered the state's EV road tax unfairly and must change.

A Sydney couple who had never spent more than 2 nights camping before, has driven 9,526 kms from Sydney to Uluru in an electric vehicle, and spent only $108.46 on recharging.

Sometimes dismissed as the 'sun tax', two-way electricity tariffs can help networks manage the huge amounts of rooftop solar coming on to the grid, and potentially make money for households.

Solar Victoria is currently seeking Expressions of Interest from organisations that can deliver bulk solar and electric hot water to householders.