The electricity pricing recipe has been the same for decades. Electricity retailers set a price for power that includes a buffer for the ups and downs of the wholesale energy market, as well as covering all the other costs. However, now there is an alternative.
On January 27, EnergyAustralia’s solar feed-in tariffs will fall for solar customers in Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia. This includes customers of the major electricity retailer on ‘fixed-rate’ plans. Rates in Victoria are unchanged while ACT customers will now be offered a solar feed-in tariff.
In January 2020, Victorian households and small business can expect an increase in electricity prices. Here’s what we know so far and what you can do about it.
Founded from grass-roots action in the Northern Rivers of NSW, and based in sun soaked Byron Bay, pioneering electricity retailer Enova Energy has built a loyal following. Now the retailer has switched on its community-owned social enterprise energy across the state.
AGL has just upgraded it’s electricity plans for households with electric vehicle replacing the $1 per day plan that was popular with EV owners. The new “AGL Electric Vehicle plan” is the retailers most competitive plan for non-solar owners. The catch is you’ll need to own an EV to get onboard.
In the last week, three new retailers have entered the NSW electricity market. The arrival of Kogan Energy, Elysian Energy and GloBird Energy has heated up competition. So what’s the deal for electricity consumers in NSW?
Known for cheap electronics, Kogan has been expanding fast. The brand name now covers internet and phone plans, home loans and even a car marketplace. From today, you’ll see Kogan Energy on electricity and gas deals.
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.
There has been a steady chant of complaint about how complicated energy pricing has become. ReAmped Energy is a new online electricity retailer that keeps it simple. With a no nonsense pricing model and online service could ReAmped Energy be the retailer that rocks your world?
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.
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?
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?