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…)
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…)
Half of electricity retailers ditch market offers
With big price increases ahead many retailers are closing the door to new customers until further notice. In under a month, the number of power providers with market offers has halved. As of 17th Mar 2023, over twenty-five electricity retailers have removed their market offers in NSW and QLD. (more…)
Electricity retailers break up with customers
At least ten electricity retailers have told their customers that a huge price increase is on the way. It's so big that many of these retailers have advised customers to find a cheaper deal elsewhere. It's one more example of how severe the looming energy price surge is. (more…)
2022 DMO VDO electricity prices up from July
Last week the Australian Energy Regulator and Victoria's Essential Services Commission released their pricing for 2022-23. It's not the stable pricing both predicted last year. It's just another sign of the big jump in power prices. (more…)
Electricity bill shock ahead
Australia's energy prices have been falling for the last four years, but that's about to change. Like the jump in petrol prices earlier this year, households will see a steep rise in electricity bills - up to 25% or more in some States. (more…)