Electricity

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Victorian default electricity tariff to rise on July 1

Posted by May 26th 2022

Volatile market conditions are to blame for the state regulator’s decision to increase the default electricity tariff in Victoria from 1 July 2022. The Essential Services Commission (ESC) revealed the Victorian Default Offer (VDO) will rise …


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Momentum Energy revamps plans, throws in 10% free GreenPower on deal

Posted by September 19th 2022

Aussie-owned Momentum Energy has revamped its plans to new customers in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia, throwing in 10 per cent free GreenPower on its flagship offer. The electricity and gas provider’s latest …


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Power companies feeling the pinch of wholesale market mayhem

Posted by May 24th 2022

A handful of smaller power companies have warned customers of rising electricity prices as soaring wholesale costs continue to rock the market. The shock news comes as wholesale energy prices have more than doubled over the …


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Innovative end-to-end solar package now available in VIC and NSW

Posted by February 7th 2024

Solar panel manufacturer QCells has launched an innovative end-to-end solar power solution for residents in New South Wales and Victoria. Under its new brand, Arcstream, the solar powerhouse is offering packages that cover all bases, from …


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ACCC urges customers to check solar batteries for fire risk

Posted by February 7th 2024

The consumer watchdog is urging customers with an LG, SolaX or Opal home energy solar system to check their solar batteries immediately for a potential fire hazard. There are concerns that some consumers may have missed …


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Sydney: Prepare for peak energy prices this winter

Posted by May 20th 2022

Sydney residents will need to watch their energy use during peak time periods as winter tariffs kick in next month. From June 1 to the end of August, Sydneysiders living on the Ausgrid network will be …


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Origin releases AI tool that helps Aussies choose solar system

Posted by February 7th 2024

Origin has launched an online solar tool that’s able to provide customers with insights of how well a PV system will perform on their rooftop. The utility giant claims the AI technology removes effort and guesswork …


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AGL slashing up to $150 off energy bills in NSW, VIC & QLD

Posted by May 16th 2022

New customers who sign up to AGL online in New South Wales, Victoria and south-east Queensland can slash up to $150 off their energy bills. Households that switch from another provider or move energy online to …


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WA households to receive $400 electricity bill credit

Posted by December 22nd 2023

Households in Western Australia will get a $400 credit towards their electricity bill as part of the state’s 2022-23 Budget. The WA government announced the $400 Household Electricity Credit, which is scheduled to reach customers living …


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Solar installation numbers drop to lowest in three years

Posted by February 7th 2024

Rooftop solar installation numbers have plummeted during the first quarter of 2022 as rising costs continue to plague the industry. The Australian Energy Council’s (AEC) latest quarterly report revealed solar uptake hit its lowest in almost …


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180,000+ Aussies in energy debt as average amount owed rises

Posted by May 12th 2022

The number of Aussies repaying some form of energy debt in the second quarter of 2021-22 has risen by more than 13,000 compared to the same period last year. Latest data from the Australian Energy Regulator …


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How to get free electricity everyday with GloBird Energy

Posted by September 23rd 2022

Aussie-owned provider GloBird Energy is giving Victorians two hours of free electricity everyday as part of its latest ‘Free Lunch’ product. Between the hours of noon and 2pm each day, residential customers with an eligible smart …


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ReAmped Energy vs AGL: Electricity Cost Comparison

Posted by January 8th 2025

ReAmped Energy has currently switched off its market offer plans to new customers. We will do our best to keep the details on this page up to date as new information becomes available. Please treat …


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Soaring wholesale prices to hike up electricity bills

Posted by April 29th 2022

Households and businesses will likely face soaring power bills in the coming months as wholesale electricity prices have more than doubled over the past 12 months. In its latest report, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) …


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Ampol kickstarts electric vehicle fast charging network

Posted by September 2nd 2022

Fuel giant Ampol has unveiled its plans to roll out a nationwide electric vehicle (EV) fast charging network, with 120 chargers installed by October 2023. Ampol’s EV charging brand, AmpCharge, will be piloted across five sites …


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GloBird Energy removes its low rates to new customers

Posted by May 10th 2022

An independent energy provider has removed its low rates on offer in New South Wales, south east Queensland and South Australia, despite usually being price-competitive. The Aussie-owned retailer claims volatile wholesale market conditions have led to …


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ReAmped Energy increases prices to new customers in NSW and QLD

Posted by April 13th 2022

A power company better known for its cheeky antics and low rates has increased its prices for new customers in New South Wales and south-east Queensland due to rising wholesale costs. ReAmped Energy claims unstable market …




EnergyAustralia Total Plan Review

EnergyAustralia Total Plan Review

Posted by June 23rd 2022

EnergyAustralia’s new Total Plan has fixed rates and no conditional discounts. Does this make it better or worse value than other plans on the market? Find out at Canstar Blue.