In July, a report released by the Australian Energy Market Commission found that many consumers are still paying significantly more than they need to for electricity and gas. The report noted that this is partly because people don’t get all the information they need. It’s certainly not a new thing that consumer associations and advocates… Read More
The future of electricity in Australia, according to our chief scientist
Electricity is in the news these days more than ever before, and you can be forgiven for starting to tune out, particularly if too much of the reporting is negative and you don’t feel as if there’s anything you can do about prices or supply or what decisions governments make. A couple of months ago,… Read More
Free Engineer can help people understand energy cost reduction options
Free Engineer advises commercial and residential clients on solar and other energy-reduction solutions. We asked them what they’re seeing and hearing from clients. Renewable energy is becoming more prominent all the time because it’s not only more affordable but also more financially beneficial than our current major sources of energy. We’re seeing a significant shift… Read More
Join others and get motivated to renewable
Free Engineer advises commercial and residential clients on solar and other energy-reduction solutions. We asked them “how’s business at the moment?” and here’s what they had to say: Energy is front of mind, particularly the economics, because we see stories on the news all the time about rising costs and their impact, as well as… Read More
What will be the key energy sources in the future?
Some of the Avengers movies have been on television lately and as we looked at Ironman’s arc reactor we wondered “will that ever be a reality”? Fans of Star Trek have long accepted the dilithium crystals that creator Gene Roddenberry dreamed up in the 1960s as the power source of that fictional future, but is… Read More
Why Are Electricity Prices Increasing? How Can I Prevent It?
Free Engineer has been working with GloBird for a number years. They’re one of our most recommended suppliers of solar energy due to their competitive rates. By now you’ve probably watched the trend of adopting solar power come and go and haven’t seen an urgent need to switch. Yet with these competitive rates and soaring… Read More