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Government ditches solar rebate for solar credits

Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Sydney : Australia | 5 months ago

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Under the new system, suppliers can offer discounts to people or businesses installing renewable energy systems depending on the market price of a solar credit, instead of offering households a flat rebate. The Government hopes the legislation backing the new system and its expanded renewable energy...

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