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Energy Australia Update for Solar Customers
From July 1st Energy Australia solar customers will no longer receive the additional 6 cents on top of their 60 or 20 cent feed in tariff. This is in response to the NSW government accepting the Independent pricing and Regulatory Tribunal's (IPART) recommendation that...
What is a smart or interval meter?
With a smart or interval meter the day is divided into three different time-bands which are called Peak, Shoulder and Off Peak. Your electricity is measured using a meter that records electricity consumption in 30 minute intervals and the electricity rates are...
IPART approves higher electricty increases
IPART released their final findings today and have approved a higher than expected increase in prices. We were expecting Energy Australia / Aus Grid network areas to increase by 19.2% but instead it has jumped to 20.6%. The average of 16% across the state has risen to...
Solar STC Multiplier to Reduce end of June
As per the current legislation, we are close to the next reduction in the STC multiplier from 3 to 2. This will increase the upfront cost of a Solar Power System by around $800. The Solar Credits scheme will remain at a multiplier of 2 for another 12 months before...
Electricty Prices to go up 19%
Earlier this month (April 2012) IPART (Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal) released their draft decision for NSW electricity prices that will come into effect from the 1st July this year. Based on the draft decision, average regulated retail electricity...
Holy Trinity Church at Terrigal goes Solar
With escalating electricity prices the need to save money for this growing organisation was paramount as was their ongoing desire to reduce their carbon footprint, further underpinned by the Diocesan Environment Commission. The church, like most organisations,...
Solar Hot Water Rebate Ends
As of Tuesday 28th February 5 pm the Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme has now finished. This applied to the purchase of energy efficient hot water systems when replacing the energy intensive electric systems. The government has claimed it was in response to budgetary...
Thermotec Split System Solar Hot Water
The Thermotec TS series split solar hot water system is designed to reduce your energy costs. This split system offers you top of the line features and is manufactured in Australia Australian manufacture by Australian owned company since 1987 250 or 315L Stainless...
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Superior Solar would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. 2012 has seen another year of significant numbers solar power and solar hot water installations with many taking advantage of current rebates and incentives. The integration of...