Posts from category: QLD Government
by admin | Nov 20, 2018 | Battery Storage, QLD Government, Solar Power
The announcement from the QLD Government about the introduction of a battery grant of up to $3,000 has certainly sparked a lot of consumer interest in battery storage systems but should you jump in and install one? If you are not bothered about the cost or the lack of... by admin | Mar 14, 2018 | Battery Storage, QLD Government
The QLD Government have just announced that they are setting up a register of battery storage systems that have been installed and are urging all Queenslanders that have a grid connected battery storage system installed to register their solar power system with either... by admin | Feb 18, 2018 | Electricity Prices, Energex, QLD Government
The QLD Government has recently made changes to the Electricity Regulation 2006 to reduce the standard network voltage down from 240 volts +/-6 to 230 volts +10/-6. Which doesn’t sound very exciting however it does have a couple of benefits for consumers –... by admin | Jan 31, 2018 | Battery Storage, Incentives, QLD Government
On the 31st January the QLD Government made some subtle but important changes to their website announcing no interest loans and the solar battery storage rebate. The 2 major changes are: Instead of stating the rebate would be between $1,300 and $2,000 it now simply... by admin | Jan 31, 2018 | Battery Storage, Incentives, QLD Government, Solar Power
The QLD Government has announced that it will introduce no interest loans to enable QLD households and small businesses to install solar power and battery storage solutions. In conjunction with this a new battery storage rebate of between $1,300 and $2,000 will also... by admin | Jan 31, 2018 | Battery Storage, QLD Government
SunWorks Solar is pleased to announce that we have secured stock of the new SolaX Power Station. This game changing battery storage solution puts other offerings to shame with its unique features including Expandability – start with one battery and add another... by admin | Jan 18, 2018 | Battery Storage, Commercial, Electricity Prices, Incentives, QLD Government, Queensland, Solar Power, Solar Scams
Installing solar is about to be made easier for Queenslanders, thanks to a State Government scheme to encourage the switch to sustainable energy and help address electricity affordability. If you’ve been considering investing in solar power or adopting battery storage... by admin | Jul 7, 2017 | Battery Storage, QLD Government
The QLD Government has retrospectively banned the installation of battery storage systems for those homes currently on the 44 cent feed in tariff. The move it designed to prevent “behind the meter” battery systems being installed that will reduce the homes... by admin | May 31, 2017 | Feed in Tariff, QLD Government
The Queensland government has commissioned the QLD Competition Authority to investigate the possibility of introducing time-of-use solar tariffs across the state in an attempt to offer consumers a fairer price for exported. Consumers in SE QLD are offered a voluntary... 
by admin | Feb 26, 2013 | QLD Government
February 26, 2013 From: http://reneweconomy.com.au/2013/newman-playing-dangerous-game-of-solar-politics-21866 Queensland Premier Campbell Newman and his team feigned to receive the shock of their lives when the Queensland Competition Authority delivered its... by admin | Feb 18, 2013 | Feed in Tariff, QLD Government
February 18, 2013 The courier mail reported today that 42,000 homeowners who signed up for the 44cent feed in tariff had not yet had their system installed. In order to retain the 44cent feed in tariff homeowners must have the solar power system installed and the... by admin | Jun 25, 2012 | Feed in Tariff, Incentives, QLD Government
The Queensland government today announced that the solar power feed in tariff will be reduced from 44 cents to only 8 cents at midnight on the 9th July. Coming hot on the heels of the announcement that the solar hot water rebate has been scrapped the Newman government... by admin | Jun 22, 2012 | Incentives, QLD Government, Solar Hot Water
In yet another blow to the renewable energy industry the Newman government today announced the closure if the solar hot water rebate. According to the government this will save $10 million over an unspecified period however we believe the damage to the industry will... by admin | Apr 26, 2012 | Incentives, QLD Government
April 26, 2012 The QLD Government announced earlier today that the climate smart home service designed to reduce homeowners electricity bills and reduce carbon emissions would be closed at 7:00 pm tonight. We wonder how much longer it will be before the solar hot... by admin | Mar 29, 2012 | QLD Government
March 29, 2012 From Sydney Morning Herald The first chance to test whether solar thermal energy can provide large-scale alternative power in Australia may be in doubt under the new LNP state government. The incoming Queensland government wants to pull out of an... by admin | Oct 13, 2011 | Electricity Prices, QLD Government
The Queensland opposition are warning of a possible 22% hike in electricity costs next financial year partly due to the national carbon tax legislation which was passed in the lower house yesterday. Treasury modelling shows electricity could rise by 10% next year... by admin | Jul 29, 2011 | Incentives, QLD Government, Queensland
This article is from the Courier Mail and is unfortunately not completely correct. We are a registered STC agent (the correct term for renewable energy certificates) and the ORER and the Federal Government have no responsibility for a private transaction between... by admin | Jun 29, 2011 | Electricity Prices, QLD Government
from courier mail QUEENSLAND households will be penalised with higher power prices for keeping their air-conditioners off over summer. The state’s electricity price regulator, the Queensland Competition Authority, has announced a 6.6 per cent increase in power prices... by admin | May 10, 2011 | Feed in Tariff, Incentives, QLD Government
It was announced today that the QLD solar bonus scheme will be changed effective 7th June 2011. In summary the changes are • Maximum of 5kW • A limit of one scheme application per premises will be introduced. It is important to note that: • Current scheme participants... by admin | Dec 20, 2010 | QLD Government, Solar Hot Water
December 20, 2010 Today’s Courier Mail reported that hundreds and hundreds of solar hot water systems installed under the Bligh Governments failed solar hot water scheme were found to be faulty or illegally installed. More than 400 systems on the Gold Coast alone have... by admin | Aug 15, 2010 | QLD Government
August 15, 2010 From: Courier Mail WHO could complain about renewable energy? Not the idea of renewable energy itself – that would be like objecting to recycling or saving the planet or motherhood – but rather the way it is being introduced here in Queensland and in... by admin | Apr 13, 2010 | Incentives, QLD Government, Solar Hot Water
April 13, 2010 The QLD Government today announced a new solar hot water rebate of up to $1,000 on top of the Federal rebate. The Sunshine Coast Solar Centre welcomes the news as unlike the previous QLD solar hot water plan customers can choose what system they... by admin | Mar 20, 2010 | Incentives, QLD Government, Solar Hot Water
March 20, 2010 STATE Energy Minister Stephen Robertson has cancelled the Government’s problem-plagued scheme to deliver 200,000 discounted solar hot water systems. The announcement comes on the back of a Federal Government decision to slash its rebate by $600. Just... by admin | Mar 5, 2010 | QLD Government, Solar Hot Water
March 5, 2010 The election promise made by Premier Anna Bligh to put 200,000 solar hot water systems into Queensland homes saw only 1610 units installed in the first six months the scheme has been operating. If it had maintained that rate, the government would have... by admin | Mar 1, 2010 | Incentives, QLD Government, Solar Hot Water
March 1, 2010 Source: http://www.cleanenergy.qld.gov.au/queensland_solar_hot_water_program.cfm As you may be aware, on February 19, the Federal Government announced that the Solar Hot Water Rebate and Home Insulation Scheme will be replaced with a new household... by admin | Feb 26, 2010 | Incentives, QLD Government, Solar Hot Water
February 26, 2010 The Queensland Solar Hot Water Program aims to make it easier and more affordable for Queenslanders to switch to solar. What does the Program offer? Under the Program, eligible participants will have access to a standard installed and warranted...
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