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Home battery champion raises $78.5 million towards local growth, global expansion

Renewables retailer and home energy management specialist has closed a nearly twice oversubscribed funding round to accelerate local growth and expand into global markets.
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Energy rebate specialist forced to surrender $6.2 million of certificates because of fake photos

One solar company fined $100,000 for failing to have fall protection in place, another made to forfeit $6.2m of energy efficiency certificates over allegations of false claims and doctored photos.
Setting the standards: Why consumer energy resources deserve a better policy approach than “Ready, Fire, Aim”

Setting the standards: Why consumer energy resources deserve a better policy approach than “Ready, Fire, Aim”

Shortfalls in governance of consumer energy resources will be obvious – and potentially costly and politically damaging – if we don’t get it right.

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Home battery champion raises $78.5 million towards local growth, global expansion

Home battery champion raises $78.5 million towards local growth, global expansion

Renewables retailer and home energy management specialist has closed a nearly twice oversubscribed funding round to accelerate local growth and expand into global markets.
Energy rebate specialist forced to surrender $6.2 million of certificates because of fake photos

Energy rebate specialist forced to surrender $6.2 million of certificates because of fake photos

One solar company fined $100,000 for failing to have fall protection in place, another made to forfeit $6.2m of energy efficiency certificates over allegations of false claims and doctored photos.
Setting the standards: Why consumer energy resources deserve a better policy approach than “Ready, Fire, Aim”

Setting the standards: Why consumer energy resources deserve a better policy approach than “Ready, Fire, Aim”

Shortfalls in governance of consumer energy resources will be obvious – and potentially costly and politically damaging – if we don’t get it right.
Households tipped to spend $85 billion on energy upgrades, but renters and young Australians could miss out

Households tipped to spend $85 billion on energy upgrades, but renters and young Australians could miss out

Spending on home energy upgrades such as insulation and solar panels is on the rise but renters and younger households may be left behind.
“Smart switch:” Retailer tests time-of-use plans in bid to slash bills of hardship customers

“Smart switch:” Retailer tests time-of-use plans in bid to slash bills of hardship customers

State-owned retailer will pilot time-of-use electricity plans across 5,000 select households, to see how much it can save them over a 12-month period.
From pumps to power systems: Guide launched to help farmers go electric and assess renewable and storage

From pumps to power systems: Guide launched to help farmers go electric and assess renewable and storage

New guide launched guide to help farmers and regional businesses assess power and electric options in face of rising bills, soaring diesel prices and supply issues.
Australian green iron invention heads to US as plans for biggest plant advance

Australian green iron invention heads to US as plans for biggest plant advance

An Australian invention designed to boost green iron production heads to US after its creators discovered an export market by chance, but also plan first plant in Australia.
“Every tool in the kit:” From kerbside EV charging to microgrid building, 10 companies line up for funding, incubation

“Every tool in the kit:” From kerbside EV charging to microgrid building, 10 companies line up for funding, incubation

Arena-backed start-up accelerator program names the group of 10 climate and energy companies selected for seed investment and incubation in 2026.