Electricity prices look set to go up again in winter and consumers are justified in asking: why is this happening? And is there an end in sight?
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Labor home battery plan could slash electricity bills by up to 80%: report
Smart Energy Council report finds ALP battery rebate and finance policies could combine with existing solar rebates to deliver massive electricity cost savings for households – up to $1,860 a year.
Energy Locals takes aim at "big three" with wholesale electricity offer
Retail power upstart launches new membership service that offers flat weekly fee, and electricity at “wholesale” market prices.
As power prices soar, Australia must tackle energy poverty
Energy poverty is no longer restricted to a few older or low-income householders. We need new policy approaches as we transition to a low-carbon society.
Powershop, Diamond lead "new breed" of people-focused power retailers
Upstart electricity retailers Powershop and Diamond Energy again win 5-star rankings in independent Green Energy Guide. AGL, meanwhile, earned itself an elephant stamp.
When energy bills are hurting, only one thing makes sense
As consumers stare down the barrel of big energy bill increases, there is one thing they can do. It’s what 1.6 million Australian households have done already. It’s simple, it’s good, and it actually works.
Energy Locals calls out 'gen-tailers' for driving up prices, hurting customers
Energy Locals becomes second market player in week to hit out at fossil fuel generators for “deliberately” driving up electricity bills.
Sonnen’s ‘free’ / flat-rate electricity plan looks great. Is it worth it?
How does Sonnenflat stacks up against the alternatives, like doing nothing; going solar, or; going with another solar & battery system without a custom-made electricity plan?
Rooftop solar's new boom – when installing PV becomes a no-brainer
Falling technology costs and yet another hike in electricity prices are combining to make rooftop solar an economic no-brainer for most Australian households and businesses. Just ask Cory Bernardi.
The energy revolution is here – but are consumers invited?
Early adopters of rooftop solar, and now battery storage, have got Australia’s energy revolution well underway. But what’s in it for those of us still smarting from a 200% increase in power bills? And how can we make the new energy market a fair one?