Controversial perhaps, but rebates encourage inefficiency. Thing is, you pay anyway, either through your electricity bill or your tax bill.
Rebates are very useful for those on low incomes. We have to economise on energy usage every day, just to be able to afford the bills. A little help goes a long way.
Rebates are a good way to get clean technology rolled out at the beginning
The energy umpire will find the best value retailer for you. Insist on free kwh during the day from local MP when wholesale electricity prices go negative. There is plenty of this in Victoria. You can see this in real time on NEM widget. Free kwh means less electricity will be curtailed. Business will have incentive to gobble up free kwh.
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