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Low-income families back proposed solar export fees in hope of reducing power bills – ABC News
Welfare groups and low-income families say a controversial proposal to charge solar panel owners for exporting surplus energy to the grid will make the cost of…
Low-income families have welcomed proposed changes that would see solar panel owners charged exporting fees in the hope of reducing the overall cost of electricity.
Key points:
- Australians with rooftop solar panels could soon be charged for exporting electricity to the grid
- New rules are being recommended by the Australian Energy Market Commission
- Social service groups say the change will make the system fairer for low-income families
Karen Innes looked into getting solar panels installed on her…
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