AEMC report says most Australian households can expect to pay between 4-10% more for their 2017-18 electricity bills, thanks largely to the cost of the RET and the exit of Victoria’s Hazelwood brown coal plant. But is it really as black and white – or even green – as all that?
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Electricity consumers are switching off – and here's why
Major Australian survey paints a picture of an electricity market where consumers are not seeing value from their service providers, so are looking elsewhere to find it – a trend that will drive battery storage uptake and could double rooftop solar penetration in most states and territories.
Electricity bills are soaring, and that must be good for solar
I had been lead to believe that prices were going to be flat or at worst increasing only slightly, so what on earth is going on?
A very Australian energy revolution: Why consumers love battery storage
Four out of five solar households interested in battery storage, with one out of four households considering using battery storage to quit the grid altogether.
Melbourne electricity retailer launches fixed-price, 'all you can eat' offer
Melbourne electricity retailer Sumo Power says aims to combat “bill shock” with launch of fixed price offer for unlimited electricity use over 12 month period.