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Victoria Shifts Battery Support Strategy: Introduces Interest-Free Loans to Drive Renewable Energy Transition

Victoria’s state budget for 2023-2024 made waves as it unveiled a billion-dollar initiative to revive the State Electricity Commission and propel the state towards renewable energy. While this announcement captured the spotlight, a more discreet yet significant development was unveiled regarding Solar Victoria’s assistance for home batteries. 

State Budget Prioritizes Renewable Energy Transition

In a groundbreaking move that captured widespread attention, Victoria’s 2023-2024 state budget unveiled a billion-dollar initiative to reinstate the State Electricity Commission and propel the state’s transition to renewable energy sources. However, amidst the excitement, a lesser-known yet significant development emerged in Solar Victoria’s support for home batteries.

Battery Rebate Program Update: Transitioning Towards Sustainable Financing

In a recent industry update distributed on May 24 revealed its plans to discontinue the acceptance of new applications for the $2,950 battery rebate program after June 30, 2023. Instead, the state will introduce a more innovative approach, offering interest-free loans of up to $8,800 to support the adoption of home batteries.

The industry update stated, “The battery rebate program will continue to accelerate the renewable energy transition, shifting away from traditional rebates and embracing the delivery of 4,500 interest-free loans, each valued at up to $8,800. These loans will be funded through the esteemed Solar Homes Program, with an allocated budget of $16 million for the successful implementation of the interest-free loan program in 2023-24.”

Seamless Transition and Program Design in Progress

Acknowledging the importance of a smooth transition, Solar Victoria is diligently working on the program design to ensure a seamless shift from the existing incentive structure to the new interest-free loan offering. While applications for battery rebates will no longer be accepted after June 30, the launch of the loan program is scheduled for July 1, 2023, following the completion of the program’s design phase.

Solar Victoria’s update emphasized, “Program design is already underway, and we are committed to delivering a streamlined and efficient process for interested applicants.”

Solar for Business Program Conclusion

It is worth noting that the Solar for Business program will also come to a close on June 30, prompting businesses to take advantage of the remaining time to benefit from available incentives and support.

However, the positive news for solar panel and hot water system users is that the rebates for these technologies will continue to be available beyond June 30.

Solar Panel and Hot Water System Rebates

The government has allocated 53,000 solar panel rebates for the upcoming fiscal year, valued at $1,400 each. Additionally, an interest-free loan option of $1,400 will be accessible to further facilitate the adoption of solar panels.

Furthermore, the government has set aside 4,500 hot water rebates of $1,000 each for the 2023-2024 period.

Please note that the battery rebate amount was initially set at $3,500 but was revised to the current $2,950 as of July 1, 2022, reflecting the evolving dynamics of the program.

With these exciting developments in Victoria’s renewable energy landscape, residents and businesses have ample opportunities to embrace sustainable practices and benefit from the state’s commitment to a greener future.

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Federal Government Announcement – 50% Increase in Power Prices

Federal Government Announcement – 50% Increase in Power Prices
We thought we would give you an update on the 2022 Federal Budget released last night. It’s not often the government releases estimations on energy prices but due to the current energy crisis we are facing the expectations are that residential customers will face a significant increase in energy prices in the next 12 months of 50%.
20% is scheduled to hit before the end of 2022 with a further 30% scheduled for 2023.
Coupled with inflation the government has announced no subsidies will be handed out to residents to help cover this cost as it will further fuel inflation. The best way that you can cover yourself is by reducing your dependency to the energy grid with Solar and or Solar & Battery.
The winners will be the ones who get solar before the STC Federal Solar rebate drops off on 1st of January 23 almost 2 months away (and the system must be installed before that date in order to obtain the rebate).
The Australian Financial Review reports that “Treasurer Jim Chalmers flagged an aggressive regulatory crackdown in the energy market after the budget revealed households would be whacked with a 56 per cent increase in power bills over the next two years, leaving Labor’s promise to cut electricity bills by $275 all but dead.”
Electricity and gas will rise sharply as the cost is passed on to households, the budget said, with power bills set to rise 20 per cent in the second half of 2022 and a further 30 per cent in 2023-24.
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The wholesale energy market reported by AEMO (the energy regulator) currently looks as follows with no expectations that this will decline as everyday Australian foot the bill for a slow uptake in national renewable energy sources and an increase cost in fossil fuel generation.
Regardless of whether you were putting off Solar before now, hesitated, or can’t find the funds to get started, it’s time to re-think.
We have competitive fixed interest rate Greenloans for customers wishing to take up renewable options with no penalty to pay off early and in most circumstances these repayments will be lower than the amount you will save with a system before we even take in to consideration the rising costs of energy.
Resources below:
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/breaking-news/australians-will-feel-the-pinch-later-this-year-with-the-treasurer-revealing-one-key-date/news-story/86f3e0ddb9c7753ca8726ccdb622a4cc
https://www.9news.com.au/national/federal-budget-2022-power-bills-to-rise-50-per-cent-as-electricity-gas-prices-soar/a8c42449-3a24-4e7b-990b-85a056539fc8
https://7news.com.au/politics/aussies-hit-with-another-cost-of-living-blow-as-power-prices-tipped-to-rise-by-50-per-cent-c-8657366

Other Benefits of Solar

Other Benefits of Solar

What are other Solar Benefits?

Anytime you can make your own electricity, that’s energy that you don’t have to purchase from your local utility your winning!
As electricity costs continue to increase, especially with longer and hotter summers predicted as our climate continues to warm, making the switch to solar is the best way to lock in decades of predictable energy savings. Go even further and add a battery for extra security when the grid goes down.
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If you’re considering solar for your home or business, don’t just stop with the monetary savings as your main source of motivation. It’s also important to consider the following four eco-friendly advantages:

Going solar will reduce greenhouse gas and CO2emissions

Going solar will reduce greenhouse gas and CO2emissions
The average Australian home consumes on average 19 kWh of electricity per day. Even a modestly-sized solar energy system can easily reduce that number by 80% while many can even approach 100%. Even at these levels, the environmental impact of solar is substantial.

Add an electric vehicle (EV)

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It’s pretty obvious that driving an electric car means fewer if any, visits to the petrol station. Opting for an EV also means offsetting 100% of a traditional car’s harmful C02 emissions. But what many people don’t realize is that if you charge that EV from a non-solar home, all you’re doing is moving the energy cost from the petrol station to your monthly energy bill. A properly designed solar energy system will power your home AND your car while!

Solar reduces water pollution

Solar reduces water pollution
This one is a little less obvious, but certainly one of the biggest environmental advantages of solar. While all manufacturing processes require some water, including those used to make solar panels, the total amount of water needed to generate solar electricity is dramatically less than more traditional electricity sources. Older technologies such as nuclear, natural gas, coal, and hydroelectric facilities, all require massive amounts of water.
With solar energy, there’s almost no risk to local water resources, nor does their operation strain local supplies by competing with agriculture, drinking systems, and other vital water needs.

Solar reduces strain on nonrenewable resources

Solar reduces strain on nonrenewable resources
The global population will continue to grow, but our Earth only has a nonrenewable amount of oil, coal, and natural gas to give up. The sun is Earth’s most abundant energy source, producing a staggering 173,000 terawatts of solar energy every second! That’s more than 10,000 times the world’s total combined energy use and it’s available again and again. In contrast, fossil fuels are dirty and totally non-renewable. At some point, they will simply be gone. Going solar is the best way to hedge against the reality of dwindling resources.

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