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
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The state of electricity – according to the ACCC
Last year, we wrote a couple of posts about the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Retail Electricity Pricing Inquiry report*, which concluded in June 2018, and the recommendations it contained. In a nutshell, we thought what the ACCC produced was pretty fair, including the fact that they identified that wholesale prices and network costs are… Read More
Is it unrealistic to expect no blackouts?
In June, there was a massive blackout across Argentina and Uruguay, leaving 48 million people without power from around 7 am on a Sunday morning. It took several hours for authorities to even begin restoring power, which meant thousands of homes in the capital Buenos Aires were also without water because the city’s water system… Read More
Victorian energy bills have changed
If you live in Victoria, you might have noticed some changes to your energy bills. We’d like to take you through them so you can have a good understanding of the changes and why they’ve been made. Regardless of your political leanings, it’s worth acknowledging that the Victorian government is trying to make things better… Read More
Do smart meters save you money?
It’s been a few years since all households and small businesses in Victoria had a smart meter installed, as part of a major upgrade of Victoria’s electricity infrastructure. The rollout of smart meters is still taking place in other parts of Australia and across the world, for example, most UK householders will have a smart… Read More
Could a demand tariff reduce your electricity bill?
Demand tariffs have been in place for large businesses for a long time and became available to Victorian residential and small business customers in 2017. As far as GloBird Energy is concerned, demand tariffs are an interesting concept. Because they reflect to cost of infrastructure and have the potential to make those who use it… Read More