We’ve written previously about the impact of the high penetration of rooftop solar on the Australian energy market and the infrastructure that distributes electricity, the grid. In short, the high take up of rooftop solar across Australia has changed the crucial supply-demand equation without our systems really being ready for those impacts. Of course, rapidly… Read More
9 simple tips to keep your gas bill down
For those of us who use gas, winter is a time when we usually see our bills go up. That’s because gas is most often used for heating, gas heaters, and water heaters in most homes. Particularly in the colder southern states of Australia, heating can account for as much as a third of your… Read More
Why is everyone fired up over a gas-fired power plant?
Why the Kurri Kurri Gas-Fired Plant Matters Last year, the Federal Government said that if energy producers didn’t replace ‘retiring’ energy generation capacity, they would step in and ensure that happened. There was a specific focus on the forthcoming closure of the Liddell coal-fired power plant, which we know is only a couple of years… Read More
Where in the world are Australian energy prices?
How Australian Energy Prices Compare Globally There’s no doubt that energy bills are a topic of conversation for many Australians, from householders to businesses to regulators to investors. Not surprisingly, Australia isn’t the only country that is constantly grappling with not only the cost of energy to the consumer but how to ensure future energy… Read More
April Winner: Free Power for a Year | GloBird Energy
Everyone who signed up last month to get their electricity from GloBird Energy went into a draw offering the lucky winner free electricity for a year. And the lucky winner is (drum roll): Hannah W from Balwyn, Victoria. Congratulations, Hannah. Our team will be in touch to confirm the details of your prize – although… Read More
ICYMI: Recent developments in the Australian energy market
We can totally understand if you hardly ever think about electricity or gas – apart from when the bills land. We’re also well aware that more and more people are thinking about energy topics, including issues around generation sources, security of supply, development and maintenance of infrastructure, and advances in technology. That’s the main reason… Read More