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…)
$300 energy rebate for all
All Australian households are set to receive a $300 energy rebate from the Australian Government from July 2024. While eligible small businesses will get $325. This $3.5 billion cost-of-living measure announced in the federal budget will be automatically applied to the energy bills. (more…)
Energy complaints. How to fix it fast
Given the millions of energy customers, it's not surprising that thousands of complaints about energy retailers are made annually. Customers want some form of resolution and, at the very least, acknowledgement of the issue raised. (more…)
ACCC reports electricity prices customers pay
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
Electricity plans that include free power for a portion of day are now officially "a thing" with a number of retailers now offering this. And, since November 2023, when OVO Energy launched The Free 3 plan, they are available in NSW, SE QLD, SA and Victoria. The Free 3 plan provides 0 cent/kWh...
What plans do energy experts choose?
I've been entering electricity plans from all retailers in Australia for our comparison service for over five years. As a result, I review the best possible deals in the market every day. There have been lots of changes in the market during this time. Plans have appeared, evolved or become...
How to step up to bigger electricity savings
There is increasing frustration about energy prices. Whether it's falling feed-in tariffs or rising prices to buy electricity, even in the middle of the day, when consumers - especially solar owners receiving low feed-in tariffs - know it should be cheaper. So, how can you minimise the climbing cost of...
Batteries make sense – Here’s the proof
I've become tired of hearing high-profile "so-called" industry experts tell everyone that batteries don't make financial sense yet. I'll explain why their blanket argument is wrong. (more…)
Rooftop solar payback drops to 3 years
The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) says payback time will likely get even better in 2023 in their latest report. "If retail energy prices increase next year to the level some predict, the average payback period for a rooftop solar system could decline from about 4 years to 3 years." (more…)