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From winter price volatility, 5-minute settlement, to V2G, Chris is back to fill you in on what's been happening at Amber.

Australia’s long-awaited home battery rebate is now live. That means eligible households can get thousands of dollars off the upfront cost of a home battery. With that comes the power to take control of your energy bills and unlock smarter, cleaner, more flexible energy at home.It’s a huge moment. But while the rebate makes batteries more accessible, it also raises a new set of questions: What kind of battery should you get? Who’s eligible? How do you make sure your battery actually pays off, and fast?Here’s what to know, and what to do next.

Recent media coverage has put a spotlight on virtual power plants (VPPs) and the growing trust gap between customers and some traditional energy providers. With Amber, our customers stay in control. They have full visibility over when and why their battery is being used, and the power to pause automation whenever they choose.

Wholesale prices, FiT changes, and a new battery rebate — Chris breaks down what this quarter’s energy shifts mean for Amber customers.

Amber has acquired Charge HQ, a popular Australian electric vehicle (EV) smart charging app that enables users to optimise their charging for cost savings and emissions reduction.

ARENA is investing $3.2 million in Amber's EV smart charging and V2G optimisation project, supporting our vision for the renewable energy revolution.

This acquisition is a perfect fit for Amber’s customers, as it gives them the potential access to their real-time energy usage data for the first time