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Why monthly billing works better for most energy users

We know every household is different and different people have different ways they like to do things, including their household budgeting. However, we also know the one thing that upsets people more than almost anything else is bill shock. Not getting a bill for months means energy users are kept in the dark, blissfully unaware... Read More

Something your kids can learn about at home: saving energy

Something your kids can learn about at home: saving energy We know a lot of parents would be happy if they never again heard the term ‘remote learning’! If you are helping your kids learn at home, make sure you don’t put too much pressure on yourself or them. After all, the collective spirit of... Read More

What’s next in solar?

Most Australians believe that the future is solar powered. Our world-leading penetration of rooftop solar is just one pointer to a general enthusiasm across our nation for harnessing the abundant energy of sunlight. Last year’s Climate of the Nation report found “over half (54%) of Australians rank solar as their number one energy source and... Read More

A little can go a long way

It’s not news to anyone that the whole world is going through a tough time right now. We hope that you and your family are doing okay, and we’d like to remind you to check in with your friends and neighbours when you can. Sometimes the smallest gesture or simple reminder that someone cares can... Read More

The push to end solar feed-in credits

Earlier this year (April 28th, 2021) the ABC published an article titled, “Fears proposal to charge households with solar panels to export electricity will kill demand for solar energy”. Naturally, this caused an uproar, not just among people who have solar systems but for everyone who wants to see less pollution and a more sustainable... Read More

Look out for tariff changes on your electricity bill

‘Tariff’ isn’t a particularly common word, so you’re certainly excused if you don’t know what it means. It has two common usages, both with different meanings.  You may have heard of ‘import tariffs’, particularly regarding Australia’s current international trade issues. That tariff is essentially a set tax or duty that’s added to a class of... Read More