A free online tool to help Australian households decide when is the right time to “electrify everything” promises to find thousands of dollars in energy savings for homes that don’t yet have solar.
The tool also promises to shave $850 a year more from the bills of homes that have already installed rooftop PV.
The tool, called Solar Maximiser, is a free online calculator that will analyse a household’s energy usage, available retail offers and market data, and help slash energy bills through renewable energy and flexible demand options.
Solar Maximiser, is being developed by Solar Analytics, and has received just under $1 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency to help make it available to consumers at no cost.
While solar is well accepted as an economic no-brainer, the uptake of other devices such as “flexible” electric hot water systems, batteries and electric vehicles is still shrouded in confusion, knowledge gaps and uncertain financial returns.
The Solar Maximiser aims to provide an easily accessible one-stop-shop for people to independently compare all of their smart energy options and take control of their energy.