The Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet, today announced adjustments to the Solar Credits arrangements in light of continued strong growth in the industry, the impact of this on electricity prices, and the impact of the Solar Credits support on demand for other clean energy technologies such as solar hot water heaters.

Currently the market for STC’s (Small-scale Technology Certificates) is experiencing pressure due to the change in the STC multiplier that comes into effect from the end of June 2011.This combined with State Government change has led to a spike in demand for installations that has in turn brought about an excess of STC’s being created.

Are you ready for new BCA lighting rule changes? The Building Code of Australia is changing for lighting requirements in residential constructions.

We use energy every day. It's essential for running our businesses, our economy and our lives.

Please take note of the pending changes to wiring regulations and also opportunities for contractors to make comments on the regulations.

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