California Utilities Say Solar Raises Costs for Non-Users - Bloomberg

Booming rooftop solar installations in California are bringing an unwelcome surprise to the homes and businesses that don´t have the devices: an extra $1.3 billion added to their annual bills.

For some, carbon tax is a baby bonus | adelaidenow

A GROUP of first-time parents will get help with soaring power bills after the birth of their child as part of a new energy efficiency program.

The Federal Government is giving state-based charities and environment groups $100 million from the carbon tax to run projects for low-income Australians.   [If the carbon tax is forcing people to use "cheaper" solar and wind power generation, why are power bills "soaring"?]