If You Own a Rental Property in Queensland, There’s Up to $3,500 on the Table Right Now
Most landlords in Queensland have heard about solar — but very few know the government is currently offering them up to $3,500 in cash to install it on a rental property. No means testing. No income limits. Just a rebate, paid directly to you, once the system is installed. It is called the Supercharged Solar for […]
The War in Iran Is Already Pushing Up Your Power Bill — Here Is How to Stop It
On February 28, 2026, US and Israeli forces launched strikes on Iran. Within days, Iran retaliated by closing the Strait of Hormuz — the narrow channel between Iran and Oman through which roughly one fifth of the world’s oil and gas normally flows. Shipping through the strait has virtually halted. Brent crude surged from around $70 to […]
The May 12 Budget Is Coming — And Your Battery Rebate Could Be In the Crosshairs
Australia is heading into a federal budget review on May 12, 2026 — and if you have been waiting to get a home battery, this is the most important date on your calendar right now. Here is why. Australia Is Running a $37 Billion Deficit Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hand down the 2026–27 Federal Budget on […]
What Happens to Your Solar When the Power Goes Out?
It’s one of the most common questions we get asked — and the answer surprises most people. If the power goes out and you only have solar panels, your system shuts down too. That might sound strange. You’ve got panels on the roof, the sun is shining, and yet your house goes dark. Here’s why […]
Ditching Gas: Why More Aussie Homes Are Going All-Electric (And Saving Big)
For decades, gas was sold to Australian homeowners as the smart, cost-effective choice. Cheap to run, reliable, and efficient. That story has completely fallen apart. Gas prices in Australia have more than doubled over the past five years. Households in NSW, QLD, and SA that once paid modest gas bills are now facing some of […]
Your Power Bill Is Going Up Again on July 1 — Here’s How to Stop It
Your electricity retailer doesn’t send you a warning. There’s no letter in the mail, no opt-out option. Every year, on July 1, energy prices in Australia reset — and they almost always go up. In 2024, households across NSW, QLD, SA and VIC saw increases of up to 20% in regulated tariffs. In 2025, prices rose […]
3 Hours of Free Power
Australian households are about to get access to something that would have sounded impossible a few years ago, three hours of free electricity every day. From July 1 2026, the government is mandating that electricity retailers must offer a three-hour free power window in the middle of the day. This will be available to customers […]
The Sun Tax Is Coming — And It Could Cost You
If you’ve already got solar — or are thinking about getting it — there’s a major change coming you need to know about. Since July 2, 2025, most Australian households with solar panels but no battery may start getting charged for exporting excess energy to the grid during the day. It’s called an “export tariff”, […]
How Solar Panels and a Battery Can Slash Your Power Bills by Up to 90% or More
Understanding Your Electricity Bill — And How Solar + Battery HelpsTo understand how solar saves you money, it helps to break down how your electricity bill actually works. There are two main charges on almost every household bill: Most homes without solar rely entirely on the grid for both of these. But with a solar […]
What Makes a Great Battery — And What to Avoid
Not all batteries are created equal. If you’re adding a battery to your solar system, it’s one of the most important decisions you’ll make — because the right battery will save you money, run safely for over a decade, and give you flexibility to take full advantage of programs like Virtual Power Plants (VPPs). But […]