If you’re running a business in Victoria and watching your power bills climb like a runaway elevator, the State Government has just thrown you a lifeline. Through the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program, businesses and community organisations can now grab serious discounts on solar installations — the kind of help that turns a big capital expense into a smart long-term investment.
Australia leads the world in rooftop solar, with about four million homes already generating their own electricity. Yet millions more remain without panels because of one stubborn obstacle — cost. For many households, the upfront price of installation is still too high, and that’s slowing progress towards the nation’s renewable-energy goals.
For years, apartment dwellers have watched homeowners cash in on rooftop solar while their own roofs sat empty. Shared ownership, tricky wiring, and strata red tape often put solar in the “too hard” basket. Now, the NSW Government’s Solar for Apartment Residents (SoAR) Grant Program aims to change that.
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.