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Public relations firms have become powerful allies of the fossil fuel industry, helping to spread climate misinformation that delays the transition to clean energy. From false claims about wind farms and electric vehicles to carefully crafted “grassroots” campaigns, these strategies are designed to confuse the public and sway policymakers. As Australia debates stronger climate policies, the role of PR firms in shaping public opinion is under scrutiny, raising the question of whether regulation is needed to curb their influence.
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- Written by: The Conversation
Australia’s rooftops are already the world’s densest source of solar power, but a quiet change in the rules could transform how much energy households can send back to the grid. A new smart inverter communication standard will replace rigid export limits with dynamic, real-time control, allowing homes to share far more of their excess solar. The result: more efficient use of the grid, fewer wasted sunny days, and lower power costs as solar exports expand.
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If you’ve put solar on the roof and mentally filed it under “job done”, here’s the uncomfortable truth: neglect can be expensive—and sometimes flammable. According to Energy Safe Victoria (ESV), more than 50 rooftop house fires in the past year were linked to solar systems that had never been serviced. The good news? Those fires were avoidable with routine maintenance.
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- Written by: Brent Morcombe
Victoria’s Parliament has kicked off a wide-ranging look at how to make electric vehicles play nicely with the power system, and it’s asking the public to weigh in. Submissions are open to the Legislative Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee until 31 October 2025.
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- Written by: Brent Morcombe
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