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Tasmanian Feed-In Tariffs Explained: Your Options for Solar
Some of our recent Whitney Electrical & Solar customers have brought to our attention that there is still a lot of confusion around the Tasmanian solar feed-in tariff that expired on 31 December 2018.
Here’s our review of the state of solar in Tasmania, and our answer to why you should still consider solar regardless of feed-in tariffs.
Solar For Beginners FAQ
LG has put together a comprehensive list of more than 250 solar questions and answers on the use of solar power in Australia and New Zealand. We’ve picked out the top 10 most asked questions we get at Whitney Electrical & Solar from Tasmanian people just starting to research solar.
Maintenance tips for your Solar Panels
Have you recently installed solar panels in your house? Effectively maintaining the panels can help increase the output & overall life of the panels. But this can be difficult. The Solar Panels are designed to work for extended periods & are fully automatic. As a result of this, troubleshooting problems with the solar panels is not an easy process.
Here are some expert tips on how to effectively maintain Solar Panels.
Tasmanian Energy Efficiency Loan Scheme (TEELS)
The TEELS scheme has been extended to 30 April 2019
TEELS is a joint initiative of the Tasmanian Government and Aurora Energy to assist people with the purchase of energy efficient products.
“Due to its overwhelming popularity, the Tasmanian Energy Efficiency Scheme (TEELS) for households and small businesses has been extended and will now run until 30 April 2019, or until the additional $20 million finance pool is exhausted. The Small Business purchases between $10,001 - $40,000 component of the scheme has now closed.”
Many of our customers have taken advantage of this incentive to allow them do installation earlier than anticipated or to keep savings in their own bank account longer, while taking advantage of the 3 years interest free. The maximum loan amount is $10,000 per working adult in the household, so some couples have been approved for $20,000.
Read more about the scheme here: https://www.auroraenergy.com.au/teels
Tasmanian Energy Efficiency Loan Scheme (TEELS)
Is Now Open
A joint initiative of the Tasmanian Government and Aurora Energy to assist people with the purchase of energy efficient products.
You will receive further information on the TEELS scheme in early 2017 via email.
Eligible Products
- Non-ducted reverse cycle air conditioners – minimum 2.5 star energy efficiency rating;
- Solar panels;
- Solar power battery storage;
- Efficient wood heaters;
- Gas, air source heat pump and solar hot water heating systems;
- Condensation control systems;
- Ceiling and floor insulation;
- Double glazing;
- Block out curtains, blinds and pelmets;
- Fridges, Freezers and Washing machines rated above a 3 star energy rating;
- Irrigation pumps;
- Lighting;
- Building upgrades to reduce energy use; and
- Industrial refrigeration.
Apply here https://www.auroraenergy.com.au/teels/form
Our New Website Launched
Our new website has been launched, and features new and improved updates and features across the site. We will be constantly updating our blog over the next few months.
The blog section of our new website will not only be a great place for to share our latest news with the community, but we will also be covering topics and range of some of our work and our feature projects. It will also be a resource to feature some hints, tips and suggestions from our team's combined knowledgebase regarding power solutions and solar advice. Check back here to catch up on our latest news and posts.
