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Get the Perks that Really Matter

Not all perks are beneficial to you. Sure, some energy plans offer better energy rates or discounts if you are a customer of a bank, insurance provider, or loyalty program. But these perks don’t come free. Most of the time these perks pull the wool over your eyes as energy providers slip in higher energy... 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 and hot water systems. Particularly in the colder southern states of Australia, heating can account for as much as a third of your total energy bill in... Read More

Blow your Energy Cares Away this Winter

Winter is here, and you know what that means. Crank up the heater, make yourself a hot cuppa, tuck in with a warm blanket, and binge the cold nights away with whole seasons of your favourite serials on Netflix.  It’s so easy to let your cares melt away with the warmth of your home. So... Read More

Why is everyone fired up over a gas-fired power plant?

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 away. Liddell produces 1,680 megawatts so its... Read More

Free as a Bird: No Lock-Ins, No Strings Attached.

Everybody enjoys a little shop-around, except when it comes to their energy plans. And we don’t blame them.  Shopping for an energy plan usually means wading through a whole slew of energy rates tucked into packaged deals with confusing names, and gussied up with ‘nice-on-paper’ rewards. It’s all very tedious.  Energy rates in Australia have... Read More

Where in the world are Australian energy prices?

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 security and reliability in a changing... Read More