http://www.solarpay.com.au We are eliminating the blocks to a stronger uptake of solar. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:03:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Federal Government has been very busy lately, rearranging its support for the solar industry and support for householders installing domestic solar power and hot water. And once again it has proved the general rule that, if attractive supports (e.g. rebates) are available to go solar, grab them quick before they ... http://www.solarpay.com.au/changes-to-government-solar-programs-again.html The airwaves are currently pulsing with more warnings about possible dangers in products used in the Federal Government’s green home schemes. While there is a lot of talk, the Clean Energy Council has today reassured everyone that there have been no cases of solar panels causing house fires. We are fortunate ... http://www.solarpay.com.au/how-to-tell-a-quality-solar-power-installation.html We’ve done some analysis on the differences between gas hot water, electric hot water and solar hot water systems and the results are telling. Electric hot water is five times more expensive than electric-boosted solar and 10 times more expensive than gas-boosted solar. Electric hot water also produces more than 14 ... http://www.solarpay.com.au/comparison-between-electric-gas-and-solar-hot-water-systems-2.html Federal Government's Green Loans program has been getting a bit of negative media lately, with their accreditation program targeted. However it's important not to throw the baby out with the bathwater. Green Loans is a scheme to give householders up to $10,000 interest-free over four years to pay for environment improvements ... http://www.solarpay.com.au/lining-up-a-green-loan-worth-the-effort.html The NSW Government has just decreased (on 15 January 2010) the rebate they pay on solar hot water systems and heat pumps, proving once again that if a rebate is on offer from a government, grab it while it lasts. Residents of NSW can now claim a $300 rebate if they ... http://www.solarpay.com.au/rebate-for-solar-hot-water-changes-in-nsw.html The shift to sustainable living is being promoted almost universally these days, but where do you go for good information and well researched analysis? Magazines, both on line and in the newsagents, are a helpful source. Here are few to look out for: Green, for homeowners demanding information and inspiration on sustainable ... http://www.solarpay.com.au/where-to-go-for-green-advice.html There has been lots in the media lately about electricity prices going up. This is unsurprising, when organisations such as the Australian Energy Market Operator predict the wholesale price of electricity may more than double next year, and increase two and a half times over the next 20 years. While wholesale ... http://www.solarpay.com.au/how-to-sidestep-electricity-price-rises.html Less than 9 months ago, the Sunshine Coast Environment Council kicked off the 1,000 Solar Roofs Challenge. Last Saturday, Councillor Keryn Jones congratulated all participants on the amazingly successful program and announced that SCEC is going for the next level with the 10,000 Solar Roofs Project. According to Energex, the Sunshine ... http://www.solarpay.com.au/10000-solar-roofs-challenge.html Saturday 12 December As part of the Global Climate Campaign International Day of Action, SCEC is holding the Sunshine Coast regional event to coincide with the annual United Nations Climate Talks which are taking place this year in Copenhagen, Denmark on December 7th to 18th 2009. Synchronised demonstrations around the world on ... http://www.solarpay.com.au/global-climate-campaign-international-day-of-action.html It’s good to see Queensland electricity retailers are stepping up the rate they pay customers on the net feed-in tariff for solar energy. AGL recently announced a “Premium Solar Rebate” – customers can now be paid 52 cents for every kilowatt hour of electricity they produce on their rooftops but don’t ... http://www.solarpay.com.au/new-higher-feed-in-tariff-in-queensland.html Today the Mayor of the Sunshine Coast, Cr Bob Abbot officially opened our Sunshine Coast facilities. Ingenero CEO Steve McRae was in charge of showing Cr Abbot around our new office, warehouse and call centre in Warana. The day was made even more special by quite a bit of media attention ... http://www.solarpay.com.au/ingenero-sunshine-coast-office-officially-opened-by-mayor.html After 18 months of promoting solar energy, I finally got my own solar power system installed. The first full day of it running produced 11.1kWh. My mind jumped ahead: "11.1kWh in a day multiplied by 365 is 4,051.5kWh. We are with Origin, so we receive 50c per kWh that goes ... http://www.solarpay.com.au/meter-running-backwards.html