Power price changes are just around the corner. Here's the rundown on the 2025-26 Default Market Offer (DMO) electricity price and what it means for energy bills from July. (more…)
Cheaper Home Battery Program set to boom
The Federal government's new $2.3 billion Cheaper Home Batteries Program offers a generous battery discount for Aussie households and small businesses. (more…)
2025-26 Victorian Default Offer electricity price announced
Victoria's Essential Service Commission (ESC) has released its final determination for the 2025–26 Victorian Default Offer electricity price (VDO). The good news is there will be very little change to electricity prices from July 1 (more…)
Are You a Day or Night EV Charger?
When it comes to home EV charging, the question is, are you a day or night person? (more…)
Are EV electricity plans worth it?
Almost one in ten new cars bought in Australia in 2024 was an electric vehicle. As more household's make the switch, more energy retailers are offering special EV electricity plans. So, if you own an EV, is it worth having an EV electricity plan? (more…)
Ausgrid Community Battery trial
Over the last 6 months of 2024, Ausgrid has rolled out 19 Community Batteries across parts of Sydney, Newcastle and the Central Coast. (more…)
No reward for being a loyal energy customer says ACCC
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has urged energy consumers to shop around for cheaper electricity plans. (more…)
Ausgrid Solar Tax. Annoying, but it’s no apocalypse.
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…)