Like many solar owners, I've been watching with great interest as more energy storage products become available in Australia. The introduction of all-in-one energy storage systems and hybrid inverters have helped bring prices down (more…)
Victorian electricity deal is too cheap for comparison services
Bargain hunters using big comparison services in Victoria have been missing out on a great deal. The reason why you won’t find it on iselect or compare the market is this. This retailer is literally too cheap. (more…)
Time-varying solar tariffs now in Victoria
EnergyAustralia offers 29c kWh peak feed-in tariff. EnergyAustralia is the first retailer to provide time-varying solar feed-in tariffs in Victoria. On September 15 2018, four residential electricity plans were launched that pay solar owners almost triple their standard feed-in (more…)
Wholesale power prices for your home
For current Energy Locals electricity rates, go here. Energy Locals announce lower electricity rates for customers. Continuing to shake up the electricity industry, Energy Locals new Member Promise 2020 plan offers low ‘wholesale prices’, fixed until 2020. (more…)
Half price solar rebate for Victoria now available
Premier Andrews wants to hook your home up to solar and cover half the cost.The Victorian Government has announced a $1.2b scheme to support 650,000 households taking up solar. The state has lagged the rest of the country in household solar, but this is set to change (more…)
ACCC and AEMC reports put WATTever on top
The long awaited ACCC Retail Electricity Pricing Inquiry Report was released on July 11. The ACCC took aim at retailers, networks and the lack of consistent government policy. Electricity comparison services came under scrutiny too - and rightly so! (more…)
Ausgrid Seasonal Time Of Use from July 2018
From 1 July 2018, Ausgrid have moved to seasonal Time Of Use periods. If you have a home or small businesses in Northern or Eastern Sydney, the Central Coast or parts of the Hunter region you'll soon experience a change to your 'peak periods'. This is designed to reflect the...
Electricity watchouts you need to know
Founder of WATTever David Hiley, puts a spotlight on the darker side of retailer behaviour and the practices that are giving the industry a bad name. This is the first in a series of articles about opportunities we see to "fix electricity" in the contestable electricity markets in Australia. (more…)
Electricity prices flat from July 2018 in NSW, QLD and SA
Major retailers have announced flat or slightly lower electricity prices in New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia from July 2018 for households and small business. Sure, it's a welcome change after the 15-20% price increase in July 2017 which sparked a lot of anger. At the same time Australia's...
NSW and Victorian governments spending big on electricity comparison
With elections looming, it's little wonder State governments want to reduce voter frustration about rising energy prices. So, will the latest quick fixes make any difference? (more…)