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
In late November 2023, OVO Energy launched The Free 3 plan across NSW, SE QLD, SA and Victoria. The free electricity plans offers 0 cent/kWh power between 11am and 2pm every day of the year. That's a game changer for households who can use that free power. (more…)
Are EV electricity plans worth it?
Almost 1 in 12 new cars bought this year in Australia were electric vehicles. Now, energy retailers are offering special EV electricity plans. So, is it a marketing play, or are EV electricity plans worth it? (more…)
Where are the Daytime Saver EV plans?
A growing number of energy retailers now offer electricity plans for households with EVs. The biggest drawcard on these "EV-only" plans is usually their discounted EV "charging" hours. With electricity generation is at its cheapest during the middle of the day across Australia, the obvious question is, where are all...
How to power your home from an EV with V2L
Since the Hyundai Ioniq 5 landed in Australia in late 2021, there have been an increasing number of EVs that offer Vehicle To Load (V2L) capability. We've powered electric BBQs, coffee machines and high-pressure hoses from our Ioniq 5, so I can attest that there are many uses for V2L....
Reasons to drive an Electric Vehicle
Electric vehicles have so many advantages over cars powered by internal combustion engines (ICE). While the instant acceleration, lack of tailpipe emissions and low energy costs are well-known, there are plenty more. Here are nearly 70 reasons why driving an electric vehicle beats a conventional ICE vehicle: Performance 1. Better...
How to find the best electricity deal for electric vehicle charging
In this article, I’ll unpack the essential considerations for electric vehicle owners that are serious about finding the best electricity deal for charging their EV. (more…)
How to shrink a $5,000 a year energy bill to $500
This is the story of how we seriously cut our family's energy bills. We're a regular suburban family. Every member enjoys their mod cons. We weren't looking to head off-the-grid or to live in a self-sufficient straw-bale house; not that there's anything wrong with that. We wanted to discover how...