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Queensland energy czar attacks rooftop solar tariffs – again
Queensland energy chief calls rooftop solar tariffs a transfer of wealth from non-solar households. His suggested changes would see network charges fall for households with air conditioning but no rooftop solar, and rise for households with rooftop solar and no air conditioning. -
Consumer groups join court fight against utility over solar charges
Consumer groups join court action against South Australia move to impose higher network charges on solar households. They argue the charges are discriminatory and self-defeating, and will simply encourage more people to quit the grid. -
How fairer solar tariffs would clean up grid
Energy policy expert says 15-20c/kWh margin retailers and networks make on rooftop solar should be used by governments to compensate solar households and to shift grid from fossil fuels to clean energy; also highlights vital roles of ARENA, CEFC and RETs.
