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Ways for consumers to put the 'sun tax' in the shade

Experts share their tips on how households can avoid the network "sun tax" and get more bang for their solar buck as once-generous tariffs come to an end.

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New weather system to strike eastern Australia with strong winds and rain

Eastern NSW, particularly northern rivers, and Gold Coast at high risk for severe thunderstorms and winds on Thursday, BoM forecasts

The Guardian - AU

Government urged to put brakes on fast EV charging plan

Allowing energy networks to install hundreds of car chargers could present problems, one firm warns, unless they are made to follow the same rules.

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Charge ahead faster: energy group proposes EV changes

Installing electric car chargers on power poles could be a solution to Australia's growing transport issues, one group says, and could roll out fast.

AAP

Australia urged to power ahead on EV charger rollout

Australia is not moving fast enough on vehicle charging and is holding back apartment dwellers, one of the country's biggest energy firms says.

AAP

Alleged copper thief caused explosion at substation, suffered burns to face and hands

The man allegedly told police the burns were from a welding accident.

Newcastle Herald

Ausgrid workers rally in support of better pay deal

Wallsend Ausgrid workers rally over pay negotiations.

Newcastle Herald

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Doorbell camera catches elderly man tearing corflute off picket fence

Councillors have condemned any vandalism to election material.

Newcastle Herald

Community battery for Bondi, wind farm for regional Vic

Bondi residents can now access solar power from a community battery, while a wind farm that will supply power for 200,000 Victorian homes has been approved.

AAP

Ausgrid workers to strike across Hunter in action for a fairer pay rise

From August 1, ETU members will walk off the job.

Newcastle Herald

Copper thieves push back Merriwa grid works amid planned blackout for repairs

Merriwa and Baerami will go into a scheduled blackout on Saturday night for grid works.

Newcastle Herald

Splash of colour: the bright laughter missing at Newcastle Ocean Baths

Letters: 'You are part of Newcastle's living culture.'

Newcastle Herald

Stinging solar panel owners doesn't add up

Letters and Short Takes: Saturday, May 25

Newcastle Herald

Complaint about pipeline advert dismissed

Letters and Short Takes: May 22, 2024

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Home owners' solar turn off in the wind

Letters and Short Takes: Tuesday, May 21, 2024

The Guardian - AU

Why are some Australian households about to be charged for generating too much solar power?

NSW energy firms can impose fees on households exporting surplus power – but there are ways to minimise the charge

The Guardian - AU

Consumer groups criticise energy companies charging solar panel owners for exporting power

Critics argue change could lead to people installing smaller solar power systems so they aren’t penalised for exporting excess energy during the day

Newcastle Herald

New tariff will punish solar panel owners who produce too much power

New 1.2 cent kilowatt hour penalty between 10am and 3pm.

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Newcastle Herald

'Explosions and downed wires': Edgeworth blackout stretches into night

Crews were working to progressively restore power into the evening.

AAP

Energy firm drives heavy duty electric vehicle plans

One of the nation's biggest power distributors has started adopting electric trucks as part of a plan to drive change in other firms.

Newcastle Herald

'We're here when we're needed': Cooranbong hit hardest in storm

NSW SES crews were kept busy with call-outs across the Hunter.

AAP

Electric vehicle charging sparks concern among drivers

More than two in three Australians think the nation needs more electric vehicle charging stations even though their number almost doubled last year.

Newcastle Herald

Ausgrid postpones planned works in Hunter amid heatwave conditions

High temperatures are sweeping across the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald

Microgrid to provide lifeline during extreme weather blackouts

The essential services include the pharmacy, grocery and fuel providers.

Newcastle Herald

Hail, lightning strikes and power outages: Severe thunderstorm hits the Hunter

Rolling coverage of the stormfront.

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