There's been a fair bit of noise about the so-called "sun tax" that solar households in the Ausgrid network (Sydney/Hunter/Central Coast) will soon be subject to. (more…)
2024-25 DMO electricity price pause
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has today announced its final determination for the 2024-25 DMO electricity price. The good news is electricity prices rises are on pause - with a small decrease! (more…)
2024-25 Victorian Default Offer electricity price fall
Victoria's Essential Service Commission (ESC) has released its final determination for the 2024–25 Victorian Default Offer electricity price (VDO). Finally, energy prices are set to fall. (more…)
Endeavour network new tariffs
Two new tariffs will be coming to Endeavour Energy's network starting in July 2024. They're all about better-managing the huge amount of daytime solar. (more…)
Ausgrid Time Of Use Tariff changes
Nearly half of households in the Ausgrid network are on the Seasonal Time of Use tariff, also called EA025. From July 1, there's a big change coming. (more…)
$300 energy rebate for all
All Australian households are set to receive a $300 energy rebate from the Australian Government from July 2024. While eligible small businesses will get $325. This $3.5 billion cost-of-living measure announced in the federal budget will be automatically applied to the energy bills. (more…)
Demand Tariffs in NSW. The need to knows.
Let's talk about demand tariffs in NSW. Many households don't even know they have a demand tariff associated with their property. And lots of those that do wish they didn't have it. This Guide explains the important things you should know if you have a demand tariff and are looking...
Energy complaints. How to fix it fast
Given the millions of energy customers, it's not surprising that thousands of complaints about energy retailers are made annually. Customers want some form of resolution and, at the very least, acknowledgement of the issue raised. (more…)
ACCC reports electricity prices customers pay
For the first time, Australia's consumer watchdog, the ACCC has used their compulsory information-gathering powers to obtain commercially sensitive data from energy providers about what they charge their existing customers. (more…)
Free electricity plans – how to make the most of zero cent power
Electricity plans that include free power for a portion of day are now officially "a thing" with a number of retailers now offering this. And, since November 2023, when OVO Energy launched The Free 3 plan, they are available in NSW, SE QLD, SA and Victoria. The Free 3 plan provides 0 cent/kWh...