Run an annual competition seeking Australia's net zero energy homes. Promote the prize winner(s) and ask them for best tips on energy efficiency, including the cost of solar technology and reduction of energy bills.
Employ a panel of ordinary people similar to a Jury for a Court hearing to hear why there needs to be any price increase and select new people each time.
An app that shows the energy cost of common appliances and compares them, gamifying energy savings.
A free service that visits your home, reviews your energy use and lifestyle and gives you the 10 best ways you can change your behaviour to reduce your energy use.
Instead of a feed-in tarrif, power utilities should provide the capital outlay for solar panels (and therefore own them), with the site owner receiving a small discount on the service charge (not the usage charge).
Provide grants to groups of homes within a street/community to enable those who want to install solar batteries and powerwalls have the ability to fund the start up costs, encouraging community connection.
Run an annual competition seeking Australia's net zero energy homes. Promote the prize winner(s) and ask them for best tips on energy efficiency, including the cost of solar technology and reduction of energy bills.
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