There are a number of bodies (and brains) involved in trying to solve the issue of rising energy costs. While we already had the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC), the Australian Energy Regulator (AER), the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), and separate state-based regulators in each state and territory, a couple of years ago the… Read More
How much is a stable electricity grid worth
We’ve posted previously about the role that ‘the grid’ plays in distributing electricity up and down the east coast of Australia. Most of the millions of homes and businesses in Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, New South Wales, the ACT, and Queensland are connected to the national electricity network, and we rely on it to get… Read More
What’s up with gas?
We’ve been asked “Haven’t we got plenty of gas? So why is it getting more expensive?”. It’s a more than fair question. As always, we wish there was a simple answer, but there are so many factors at play it might be best if we present some of those in detail. We hope that knowing… Read More
It’s nice to get the occasional pat on the back
As we’ve written before, we founded GloBird Energy with a couple of basic goals: to deliver lower prices and greater customer satisfaction than what we were seeing in the energy sector. Those objectives continue to drive everything we do (including engaging with people through these blog posts). We’re extremely grateful for both the loyal support… Read More
Can the energy industry get it together?
Just for something a bit different, we thought we’d open a can of worms about the energy sector! And by ‘the energy sector’ we mean policymakers and regulators, as well as investors, big and small businesses, and even individuals who have some influence on direction and outcomes. While emotions are still running high following the… Read More
Our 12 top tips for saving energy this summer
When the weather warms up it’s only natural for us to look for ways to keep cool. But sometimes we’re not as smart about it as we could be. Here are some relatively simple and inexpensive things you can do to keep your cool through the warmer months, while saving energy. #1 – Use your… Read More