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Lower Electricity Bills in High Density Living

Lower Electricity Bills in High Density Living

By Stephen

New property development has expanded our sprawling cities.  Quaint suburbs have been sub-divided into units and town houses.  High rise apartment living is dotting the skyline.  It should be no surprise that infrastructure struggles to keep pace.


SGS Economics & Planning economist...

03.05.21 11:42 AM - Comment(s)
Victoria Tariff Change-2021

Victoria Tariff Change-2021

By Subodh Kharel

Analysis on network costs Australian Energy Regulator (AER) approved for distributors in Victoria which was effective from 1 January 2021.
04.02.21 04:44 PM - Comment(s)
How-to-flatten-the-curve-on-energy-costs-during-the-COVID-19-lockdown

How-to-flatten-the-curve-on-energy-costs-during-the-COVID-19-lockdown

By Rachael Kent

The precautionary measures of closing down non-essential services in Australia has placed a lot of business owners under financial duress.

While businesses may not be operating, it is important to ensure that energy usage on site is minimised as much as possible to reduce unnecessary costs.  ...

30.03.20 10:03 AM - Comment(s)
Coronavirus disrupting the renewable energy industry.

Coronavirus disrupting the renewable energy industry.

By Rachael Kent

According to PV Magazine Australia, solar prices are expected to rise with the cost of PV modules increasing, all as a result of the virus outbreak. This is due to a shortage in module glass and wafers needed to create these systems, and the drop in the Australian Dollar.
10.03.20 01:42 PM - Comment(s)
Recent Storms: Time to Check Your Solar Panels

Recent Storms: Time to Check Your Solar Panels

By Phil

Parts of VIC, NSW and SA were recently hit by an intense dust storm.  We found first hand that dusty panels generate less than half the normal solar output for a system mounted on a relatively flat roof in Victoria. 

 

As if that wasn’t bad enough, Canberra and parts of Melbourne were l...

27.02.20 03:49 PM - Comment(s)