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Staying cool to become very costly in Qld?

Postby Gordon-Loomberah » Thu Oct 20, 2011 1:20 pm

If this plan gets up, it will make using a big air conditioner on a hot afternoon a very expensive proposition for some people :!: Having a large enough PV system to cover the air conditioner power use would be very beneficial.

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/electricity-prices-could-soar-on-hot-days-20111019-1m7g8.html
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Re: Staying cool to become very costly in Qld?

Postby bpratt » Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:08 pm

Sounds like they're trying to bring in Time of Use metering, and making it look like they're doing us a favour!
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