Posted by March 4th 2022
1st Energy has become Australia’s first power retailer to accept cryptocurrency for bill payments, announcing a new partnership with the world’s largest crypto merchant. From March 4, customers will be able to pay their electricity bills …
Posted by May 14th 2024
Liquor merchant Dan Murphy’s has celebrated its commitment to renewable energy by proudly unveiling a new-look logo on the roof of one of its Adelaide stores, and it’s pretty genius. The Dan Murphy’s Brickworks store in …
Posted by May 24th 2022
The SmilePower Flexi is Momentum Energy’s flagship electricity offer, but what’s included? Canstar Blue has all the details.
Posted by February 7th 2024
Victoria’s minimum solar feed-in tariff (FiT) will drop from 1 July 2022 – and wholesale electricity prices are to blame, according to the state regulator. The Essential Services Commission (ESC) announced that the minimum single rate …
Posted by February 16th 2022
More than two fifths of Aussies (43%) are not sure what type of electricity tariff they’re on despite it having a big impact on their energy costs, a recent Canstar Blue survey revealed. South Australians were …
Posted by July 5th 2022
Energy retailer Sumo Power has paid $500,000 in penalties for wrongfully disconnecting dozens of customers in late 2020, the Victorian regulator says. The Essential Services Commission (ESC) alleges that Sumo Power and Sumo Gas wrongfully disconnected …
Posted by February 7th 2024
While there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ PV system on the market, most reputable solar installers should be able to give you credible advice based on a range of personal factors. On this page you’ll find a …
Posted by January 21st 2022
Two energy distributors in Victoria have been fined by the state regulator for allegedly failing to notify customers of planned power interruptions. AusNet Services and Powercor were fined $280,000 and $250,000 respectively after self-reporting their actions …
Posted by January 27th 2022
If there’s one thing Aussies like less than energy companies, it’s their hidden fees and charges. Unfortunately for customers, most residential electricity plans usually include a few extra fees, however many of these are avoidable. …
Posted by January 12th 2022
Aussie-owned retailer CovaU has been fined $33,300 after the consumer watchdog slapped it with three infringement notices for alleged contraventions of the Electricity Retail Code. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) alleged that CovaU failed …