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

‘Smart meters are a key first step to putting solar panels on your roof and a battery at the back door,’ Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen said.
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$50 Million Smart Meter Boost for Aussies to Control EV Charger and Solar Panel Usage
A smart energy meter, used to monitor gas and electricity use, is pictured in a home in Walthamstow, east London, on Feb. 4, 2022. Tolga Akmen/AFP via Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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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.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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