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
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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
Congratulations to our April free electricity for a year winner!
Everyone who signed up last month to get their electricity from GloBird Energy went into a draw offering the lucky winner free electricity for a year. And the lucky winner is (drum roll): Hannah W from Balwyn, Victoria. Congratulations, Hannah. Our team will be in touch to confirm the details of your prize – although… Read More
ICYMI: Recent developments in the Australian energy market
We can totally understand if you hardly ever think about electricity or gas – apart from when the bills land. We’re also well aware that more and more people are thinking about energy topics, including issues around generation sources, security of supply, development and maintenance of infrastructure, and advances in technology. That’s the main reason… Read More
What winter means for your gas bill
Depending on where you live, you may have already turned on your heating. Most of Victoria has experienced the first couple of days of winter chill for 2021. While we all know that winter is coming – as it does every year around now – it’s understandable that we’re somehow never quite prepared when it… Read More
Everything you need to know about Victoria’s Big Battery
You might have already heard the news: the largest battery in the southern hemisphere is coming to Victoria. It’s part of the Victorian Government’s concerted push to transition to renewable energy, something that appears to have been accelerated by a desire to stimulate the state’s economy post-COVID. So, what’s in the works? About the battery … Read More