Electrifying SA homes, and making them more efficient, will help to reduce emissions.
Solar on more SA homes
There is no incentive for landlords to install solar panels or battery storage on their rental properties because renters usually pay the electricity bill.
RAA supports a public-private partnership approach that makes solar PV and battery storage installations on rentals more appealing by:
Reducing or eliminating the need for capital outlay by the property owner.
Providing access to cheap renewable electricity for the tenant.
Introducing government subsidies to attract business investment.
Allowing businesses to partially fund, install, maintain, and operate the solar PV and battery systems and sell the generated electricity to the tenant.
Widespread uptake of Smart meters
RAA is working with industry and government to ensure South Australia’s future energy system is clean, reliable, and affordable.
RAA advocates for accelerating smart meter adoption by removing upfront costs for necessary switchboard upgrades.
In addition, RAA believes the Government should:
Support communities to electrify households through education and financial assistance
Drive uptake of electric and zero emission vehicles and identifying network upgrades to accommodate charging demand
Ensure low-income households, renters and those living in apartments can benefit from smart electric vehicle charging and rooftop solar.
visit raa.com.au