If you can handle your bill fluctuating with wholesale prices then Amber Electric might just be a way to end up paying a whole lot less for energy. This article is the first in a series profiling new electricity retailers that are set to shake up the energy industry. (more…)
Draft Victorian Default Offer – a zero sum game
The Victorian Essential Service Commission (ESC) on Friday 8th March released advice to the government to establish a Victorian default electricity offer (VDO). There’s big claims around savings. But will the VDO make any difference to how much Victorians spend on electricity? Or is it just a zero-sum game? (more…)
RIP Standing Offers: Who wins and loses?
From July 1, new ‘Default Prices’ will help reduce energy bills for households currently on “standing offers” across NSW, Queensland and South Australia. So, who will this help and is there any downside? (more…)
Huge new NSW rooftop solar scheme on the way
In the lead up to the NSW state election on March 23, both the opposition and government have announced huge schemes to support new rooftop solar for households, helping to reduce soaring energy bills. (more…)
Victorian electricity prices flatline in January 2019
January is the time when retailers adjust Victorian electricity prices. Last year, AGL, Origin and Energy Australia raised electricity usage rates by around 15% in Victoria. The good news is electricity rates are mostly unchanged in January 2019 for many retailers (more…)
Aussie rooftop solar eclipses two million homes
Australia has just eclipsed two million solar rooftop systems. In Canberra, there may be confusion around energy policy. Everywhere else it’s clear that households are voting with their wallets on where they'll find cheaper and cleaner electricity. (more…)
Victorian election win for half price solar
The election win by the Andrews Labour government on Saturday has sealed the deal for a huge solar boom in Victoria. First announced in August, the energy policy promises 650,000 Victorian household access to a half price rebate for a 4kW solar set up (more…)
Solar Arbitrage – profiting from solar and battery
Buy low and sell high. That’s the catch cry of arbitrage. Few people realise it, but there are opportunities for owners of battery and solar setups to do just that with the right electricity plan. Like any arbitrage opportunity, if you’re in the know, then you can benefit from the...
Retailers battle for highest feed-in tariff
The solar feed-in battle is on. Origin Energy has hit back at rival AGL by introducing high feed-in tariffs targeted at winning over solar owners. While the Origin plans don’t have any export caps, a PV system limit of 10kW applies. Let's look at the plans and who stands to...
Energy Locals arrive in South Australia
Electricity retailer Energy Locals have been making waves in NSW, ACT and Queensland with their promise of cheap, fair and clean energy. Now it's South Australia's turn and Energy Locals are not holding back. On their first day in the market, Energy Locals offered the cheapest plan for households (more…)