$50 Million Smart Meter Boost for Aussies to Control EV Charger and Solar Panel Usage

The federal government will provide $50 million (US$33.8 million) to help an Australian company roll out smart meters for electric vehicle chargers and solar panels. The government claims these smart meters will enable Australians to “take control of their energy use” and save on bills. They will be delivered to Australians via a loan from Clean Energy Finance Corporation to smart-meter provider Intellihub. These smart meters will assist families to improve control of solar panels, EV chargers, air conditioning, and hot water systems, according to the government. They also “maximise convenience.” “Smart meters improve a household’s ability to use less energy, take advantage of flexible pricing, detect faults and outages faster, and avoid manual checks and estimated bills,” the government said....