We know that navigating the upcoming change isn’t easy, so we’ve compiled this list of resources where you can get extra help.
Basic information
NSW
Energy efficiency: http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/households/energy-home.htm
Choices: http://www.solarquotes.com.au/blog/nsw-feed-in-tariff
South Australia
Solar Feed-in Scheme: http://www.sa.gov.au/topics/water-energy-and-environment/energy/energy-supply-and-sources/renewable-energy-sources/solar-energy/solar-photovoltaic-systems/solar-feed-in-scheme
Victoria
Transitional Feed-in Tariff: http://www.energyandresources.vic.gov.au/energy/environment-and-community/victorian-feed-in-tariff/closed-schemes/transitional-feed-in-tariff
Standard Feed-in Tariff: http://www.energyandresources.vic.gov.au/energy/environment-and-community/victorian-feed-in-tariff/closed-schemes/standard-feed-in-tariff
Smart meters
Smart meters in NSW: http://www.resourcesandenergy.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/536624/Smart-Meters-in-NSW-Fact-Sheet.pdf
Calculators
ATA Sunulator:http://www.ata.org.au/ata-research/sunulator
Solar Choice:http://www.solarchoice.net.au/blog/solar-calculator-resource-library
Energy Ombudsman
Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON): http://www.ewon.com.au/
Energy & Water Ombudsman SA (EWOSA): http://www.ewosa.com.au/
Energy & Water Ombudsman Victoria (EWOV): https://ewov.com.au/
Comparing retailers
Australian Energy Regulator:www.energymadeeasy.gov.au
TEC/Greenpeace Green Electricity Guide:www.greenelectricityguide.org.au
Campaigning
Solar Citizens:http://www.solarcitizens.org.au
Batteries
Sales, design, installation and stewardship: Energy Storage Council:http://energystorage.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/BATTERY_GUIDE_WEB.pdf
Economics: ATA:http://www.ata.org.au/wp-content/projects/ATA%20Household%20Battery%20Study.pdf
Environmental impact: ATA ReNew:http://renew.org.au/articles/energy-flows-how-green-is-my-solar
Product comparison: Solar Quotes:https://www.solarquotes.com.au/battery-storage/comparison-table
Life after FiTs in the media
Get the best value from your solar power: Choice, June 2016 https://www.choice.com.au/home-improvement/energy-saving/solar/articles/getting-the-best-value-from-solar-energy
What to do when you solar feed-in tariff expires: http://www.ata.org.au/news/what-to-do-when-your-solar-feed-in-tariff-expires