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  1. Sep 25

    The Human Cost of Australia’s Renewable Energy Boom - EP74

    Send us Fan Mail Michelle Harrison joins Markus to share how a proposed solar farm next to her rural Moree property could affect her home, retirement plans and property value. Despite supporting renewable energy, Michelle questions whether large-scale renewable projects are doing enough to consult, protect and fairly treat the communities and individuals directly affected. Timestamps 00:00 – Why put solar farms next to people’s homes? 00:24 – Michelle’s story and connection to Moree 03:02 – The solar farm development notice arrives 04:06 – 42,000 solar panels proposed next door 04:24 – Potential impact on property value 06:20 – No direct contact from the developer 08:48 – Concerns over how the visual impact was assessed 10:28 – Flooding, glare and technical reports 12:02 – Why Michelle says there is no compensation 14:50 – Why not build solar farms further from homes? 16:32 – Should affected neighbours be compensated? 18:08 – The emotional impact on Michelle 26:14 – Michelle’s message to the renewable energy industry Links & Resources  Visit Your Energy Answers: https://yourenergyanswers.com  Find quality local installers: https://yourenergyanswers.com/find-an-installer/ Read more on the topic here:  Your Energy Socials TikTok: @yeanswers https://www.tiktok.com/@yeanswers Instagram: @yourenergy.answers https://instagram.com/yourenergy.answers Facebook: @yeanswers https://www.facebook.com/yeanswers Twitter: @yeanswers https://twitter.com/yeanswers LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/your-energy-media

    The Human Cost of Australia’s Renewable Energy Boom - EP74

  2. Sep 18

    New Solar Rebates Could Trigger a Commercial Boom - EP73

    Send us Fan Mail Lauren Hamilton from Smart Commercial Energy joins Markus to unpack Australia’s commercial solar opportunity, the new rebates changing the market, batteries, PPAs and the risks of a new wave of solar cowboys. They also discuss Australia’s electrician shortage, the overlooked “missing middle” of commercial solar, and how more women can build careers across the renewable energy industry. Timestamps: 00:00 – Are solar cowboys making a comeback? 01:48 – The commercial solar “missing middle” 04:54 – New commercial solar rebates explained 08:32 – Australia’s electrician shortage 11:38 – Lauren’s path into renewable energy 14:08 – Why commercial solar is still overlooked 16:02 – How PPAs work for businesses 19:02 – Commercial vs residential batteries 21:48 – The risk of a solar cowboy boom 25:22 – How businesses should size solar 27:50 – NSW battery incentives and PDRS 35:18 – Why commercial projects are more complex 41:02 – Why installations can take so long 59:02 – Getting more women into solar 01:14:04 – Rebates, payback and final takeaway Links & Resources  Visit Your Energy Answers: https://yourenergyanswers.com  Find quality local installers: https://yourenergyanswers.com/find-an-installer/ Read more on the topic here: https://yourenergyanswers.com/commercial-solar-rebate-expansion-guide/ Your Energy Socials TikTok: @yeanswers https://www.tiktok.com/@yeanswers Instagram: @yourenergy.answers https://instagram.com/yourenergy.answers Facebook: @yeanswers https://www.facebook.com/yeanswers Twitter: @yeanswers https://twitter.com/yeanswers LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/your-energy-media

    New Solar Rebates Could Trigger a Commercial Boom - EP73

  3. Sep 11

    What They Don’t Tell You Before You Buy Solar - EP72

    Send us Fan Mail Markus sits down with David Veal from SolarPro to discuss what homeowners should really know before investing in solar and batteries. They cover rebates, battery payback, VPPs, choosing the right products, installer red flags, after-sales service, electrification and the growing opportunities for young people entering the trades. We also share how Automised Energy (https://www.automised.energy/?utm_source=yea_youtube) can help you slash your electricity bills right now by analysing your actual consumption data to find the absolute cheapest power plans available in your area. Timestamps 00:00 – Why the cheapest solar quote can cost you more 01:28 – How SolarPro started 18 years ago 03:48 – What does a fully electrified home look like? 05:18 – Can solar and batteries really deliver a $0 bill? 08:42 – Battery rebates, grid charging and Solar Share 11:22 – Solar, battery and commercial rebates explained 13:54 – Sales pressure, disappearing installers and solar “orphans” 17:30 – Door knockers and the importance of after-sales service 22:04 – Should you install solar alone or solar with a battery? 24:52 – Battery payback, lifespan and degradation 27:22 – Are VPPs worth joining? 32:12 – Future-proofing your system for EVs and higher usage 35:38 – How SolarPro chooses battery brands 41:54 – Are home batteries safe? 44:16 – What matters most: product, installer or after-sales support? 57:26 – NSW interest-free electrification loans 01:07:52 – From quote to installation: the SolarPro customer journey 01:19:16 – Keeping good staff, apprenticeships and the future of trades Links & Resources Visit Your Energy Answers: https://yourenergyanswers.com Find quality local installers: https://yourenergyanswers.com/find-an-installer/ Read more on the topic here: https://yourenergyanswers.com/cheapest-solar-quote-real-cost-solarpro-sydney/ Your Energy Socials TikTok: @yeanswers https://www.tiktok.com/@yeanswers Instagram: @yourenergy.answers https://instagram.com/yourenergy.answers Facebook: @yeanswers https://www.facebook.com/yeanswers Twitter: @yeanswers https://twitter.com/yeanswers LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/your-energy-media

    What They Don’t Tell You Before You Buy Solar - EP72

  4. Aug 26

    Is This the Future of EV Roadside Assistance? - EP71

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when an EV runs out of charge with no charger nearby? Mark Wexler from Alpine Energy (https://alpineenergy.com.au/) explains how mobile vehicle-to-vehicle fast charging could become the roadside assistance of the EV era. We explore Alpine Energy’s technology, EV range anxiety, charging reliability, grid resilience, the future of electrification and how mobile energy could eventually become an on-demand service. Timestamps 00:00 – What is Alpine Energy? 01:41 – The idea behind mobile EV charging 02:25 – How vehicle-to-vehicle charging works 03:22 – Getting 65 km of range in 15 minutes 05:55 – How Alpine Energy started 07:58 – EV range anxiety and rural charging 13:40 – Roadside assistance, mining and grid resilience 16:30 – Emergency power and a generator on wheels 18:30 – Future EV charging bottlenecks 20:11 – Why public EV chargers fail 23:40 – Mobile energy as a service 35:15 – The world-first pole-mounted battery project 38:30 – The future of electrification and the grid 45:35 – Alpine Energy explained simply 48:50 – Australia’s EV charging infrastructure challenges 57:25 – Hardware, safety and charging standards 1:00:49 – Commercialisation and international interest 1:06:35 – Where Alpine Energy could be in two years 1:12:10 – Why Alpine Energy charges 20x faster Links & Resources  Visit Your Energy Answers: https://yourenergyanswers.com  Find quality local installers: https://yourenergyanswers.com/find-an-installer/ Read more on the topic here: https://yourenergyanswers.com/alpine-energy-v2v-mobile-ev-charging-australia/ Your Energy Socials TikTok: @yeanswers https://www.tiktok.com/@yeanswers Instagram: @yourenergy.answers https://instagram.com/yourenergy.answers Facebook: @yeanswers https://www.facebook.com/yeanswers Twitter: @yeanswers https://twitter.com/yeanswers LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/your-energy-media

    Is This the Future of EV Roadside Assistance? - EP71

  5. Aug 21

    How Reposit Power Turns Home Batteries Into a Power Network - EP70

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Markus sits down with Dean Spaccavento from Reposit (https://repositpower.com/) to unpack why Australia’s electricity market has become so complicated. They discuss rising supply charges, falling wholesale volatility, the impact of big batteries, the hidden costs of Solar Share, and why households can still face frustrating bills even after installing solar and batteries. Dean also explains Reposit’s approach to taking the uncertainty out of electricity costs. Timestamps 00:00 – Why Australians are frustrated with electricity bills 02:42 – Why wholesale electricity prices have flattened 05:24 – How big batteries are changing electricity prices 11:00 – Why daily supply charges have jumped 12:22 – Is “free” Solar Share electricity really free? 17:30 – How batteries changed the economics of Solar Share 28:12 – How Reposit’s No Bill model works 38:38 – Reposit’s new approach to existing home batteries 53:46 – Reposit vs Amber and battery control 1:20:42 – Who is Reposit actually for? Links & Resources  Visit Your Energy Answers: https://yourenergyanswers.com  Find quality local installers: https://yourenergyanswers.com/find-an-installer/ Read more on the topic here: https://yourenergyanswers.com/australia-electricity-supply-charges-reposit-battery-subscription/ Your Energy Socials TikTok: @yeanswers https://www.tiktok.com/@yeanswers Instagram: @yourenergy.answers https://instagram.com/yourenergy.answers Facebook: @yeanswers https://www.facebook.com/yeanswers Twitter: @yeanswers https://twitter.com/yeanswers LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/your-energy-media

    How Reposit Power Turns Home Batteries Into a Power Network - EP70

  6. Aug 6

    How to Find the Cheapest Electricity Plan in Australia? - EP69

    Send us Fan Mail Markus speaks with Matt Peterson from Automised Energy (https://www.automised.energy/?utm_source=yea_youtube) about how the platform uses a household’s real electricity data to compare thousands of plans and find the most suitable option. They discuss potential savings, retailer loyalty penalties, small-business electricity costs, data security, solar and battery plans, free-power tariffs and why Australia’s energy market has become so difficult for consumers to navigate. Automised Energy uses your actual electricity usage data through Australia's Consumer Data Right to compare available plans and help find one that could save you money. They are completely independent and do not receive commissions from electricity retailers. 👉 Google "Automised Energy" or visit: https://www.automised.energy/?utm_source=yea_youtube Timestamps 00:00 – How Australians could reclaim billions 04:00 – Comparing 17,000 electricity plans 08:54 – Monthly monitoring and the $50 subscription 14:33 – Why Matt created Automised Energy 21:00 – Solar, batteries, renters and future tools 27:00 – Fixing inaccurate retailer data 34:45 – Customer retention, reviews and results 41:05 – Regional availability and government comparison tools 47:01 – Plan eligibility, compatibility and personal preferences 57:28 – Energy market complexity, privatisation and final thoughts Links & Resources  Visit Your Energy Answers: https://yourenergyanswers.com  Find quality local installers: https://yourenergyanswers.com/find-an-installer/ Read more on the topic here: https://yourenergyanswers.com/find-cheapest-electricity-plan-australia/ Your Energy Socials TikTok: @yeanswers https://www.tiktok.com/@yeanswers Instagram: @yourenergy.answers https://instagram.com/yourenergy.answers Facebook: @yeanswers https://www.facebook.com/yeanswers Twitter: @yeanswers https://twitter.com/yeanswers LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/your-energy-media

    How to Find the Cheapest Electricity Plan in Australia? - EP69

  7. Jul 29

    Could Home Electrification Solve Australia’s Energy Crisis? - EP68

    Send us Fan Mail Energy expert and author Saul Griffith (https://www.saulgriffith.com/) joins Markus to discuss why Australia’s electricity system is failing households, how privatisation contributed to rising power prices, and why electrifying our homes could save Australians thousands of dollars each year.  Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 01:43 – Introducing Saul Griffith 03:00 – Australia’s electrification opportunity 07:22 – The three hours of free electricity plan 13:51 – How electricity privatisation increased prices 20:26 – Could electrification save households $4,000 a year? 29:04 – Confusing electricity plans and retailer profits 34:49 – What home electrification actually involves 41:35 – Does gas still have a role in the energy transition? 54:51 – China’s dominance of clean-energy technology 58:57 – Could Australia rebuild renewable manufacturing? 01:20:16 – Choosing quality solar and battery products 01:36:09 – Saul Griffith’s position on nuclear power 01:41:44 – Saul’s books and Rewiring Australia Links & Resources  Visit Your Energy Answers: https://yourenergyanswers.com  Find quality local installers: https://yourenergyanswers.com/find-an-installer/ Read more on the topic here: https://yourenergyanswers.com/saul-griffith-electrification-australia-energy-crisis/ Your Energy Socials TikTok: @yeanswers https://www.tiktok.com/@yeanswers Instagram: @yourenergy.answers https://instagram.com/yourenergy.answers Facebook: @yeanswers https://www.facebook.com/yeanswers Twitter: @yeanswers https://twitter.com/yeanswers LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/your-energy-media

    Could Home Electrification Solve Australia’s Energy Crisis? - EP68

  8. Jul 24

    Solar Batteries, Hydro and the Future of Energy Trading - EP67

    Send us Fan Mail Matthew from Marshall Solar & Energy (https://marshallsolarandenergy.com.au) explains how solar, batteries, smart energy management, hydro power and peer-to-peer electricity trading are changing the way Tasmanians use and sell power. We explore VPPs, LocalVolts, mini hydro, upgrading older solar systems, choosing quality equipment and using solar to charge an EV for less. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 01:16 – Matthew’s journey from car batteries to solar 02:10 – How solar technology has changed 05:18 – Why batteries now make financial sense 06:28 – Are VPPs the future of home energy? 07:42 – How LocalVolts and wholesale electricity work 10:20 – Peer-to-peer electricity trading explained 12:18 – Using Tasmania’s hydro power across Australia 19:40 – Which homes and businesses benefit most? 28:02 – Is solar still worthwhile in Tasmania? 32:20 – Adding batteries to older solar systems 43:24 – The growing cost of quality solar and batteries 01:01:50 – Cheap versus high-quality solar equipment 01:08:22 – Electrification and charging an EV with solar Links & Resources  Visit Your Energy Answers: https://yourenergyanswers.com  Find quality local installers: https://yourenergyanswers.com/find-an-installer/ Read more on the topic here: https://yourenergyanswers.com/peer-to-peer-energy-trading-vpp-solar-battery-guide/ Your Energy Socials TikTok: @yeanswers https://www.tiktok.com/@yeanswers Instagram: @yourenergy.answers https://instagram.com/yourenergy.answers Facebook: @yeanswers https://www.facebook.com/yeanswers Twitter: @yeanswers https://twitter.com/yeanswers LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/your-energy-media

    Solar Batteries, Hydro and the Future of Energy Trading - EP67
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