Posted by February 14th 2023
The plan for a controversial Electric Vehicle (EV) tax for South Australian road users has officially been ditched by the state government. The Electric Vehicle Levy, which was first proposed in 2020, would have seen EV …
Posted by September 4th 2023
Challenger brand Energy Locals has slashed the cost of its flagship clean energy offer for new customers in Victoria. As part of its latest switching promotion, the retailer is giving away $100 in bill credit to …
Posted by December 17th 2024
Nearly a quarter of bill-payers are still confused when it comes to comparing energy plans and providers, according to recent Canstar Blue survey data. Despite recent reforms to make the switching process easier, 22% of 4,915 …
Posted by December 22nd 2023
Households in New South Wales could soon shave up to $250 off their power bill for comparing energy deals, under a proposed state government incentive. The NSW Energy Bill Saver program would allow an estimated two …
Posted by January 25th 2023
Alinta Energy has paid penalties totalling more than $380,000 in Victoria for allegedly breaching rules that protect vulnerable energy customers. The Essential Services Commission (ESC) – Victoria’s independent energy regulator – issued the retailer with penalty …
Posted by January 24th 2023
Some reprieve from soaring power costs may soon be on the cards for households and businesses as wholesale electricity costs show signs of decline in eastern states. As part of a new Treasury analysis, a decline …
Posted by January 20th 2023
Tango Energy has issued a warning to some of its New South Wales customers of incoming significant price hikes to their bills. The retailer issued a statement via email to some NSW customers whose fixed rates …
Posted by January 20th 2023
QEnergy and Mojo Power East have each paid more than $180,000 in penalties for allegedly charging customers on the Victorian Default Offer (VDO) incorrect rates. The two retailers were found by the Essential Services Commission (ESC) …
Posted by December 4th 2024
Households with natural gas in Victoria have been warned to brace for significant increases to their bills as wholesale costs leave retailers no choice but to hike up prices. Several retailers, including big three provider EnergyAustralia, …
Posted by January 18th 2023
Telco and energy provider Dodo has slashed the rates on its flagship electricity deal, Market Offer, by more than 10% for new customers in Melbourne. The plan, which offers variable rates on a no lock-in contract, …