Electricity

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How to grill your bill with Energy Locals

Posted by September 4th 2023

Ignite the barbeque this summer and grill your power bill with Energy Locals by simply referring family or friends. The provider has doubled its referral credit until the end of January, where existing customers who get …




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Extreme weather events a reminder to prepare for blackouts

Posted by March 10th 2022

Australians are being reminded to prepare for unexpected power outages this summer due to extreme weather events. Energy Networks Australia (ENA) and the Australian Energy Council (AEC) noted how the sector can be placed under pressure …


How to score a year of free Kayo with Alinta Energy

Posted by November 10th 2022

Sports fanatics, it’s time to dust off the old foam finger and prepare your best ‘howzat’, for Alinta Energy has re-released its ‘Sports Pack Energy Plan’ with exclusive access to all the best of sports …





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New Aussie eco tech set to revolutionise solar battery storage

Posted by February 7th 2024

An Aussie-based renewables company is set to shake up the local solar market, thanks to its latest eco-friendly battery storage solution. Zero Emissions Developments'(ZED) newest innovation, ‘PowerCap’ – a sustainable battery system – has emerged as …



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Door-to-door sales and win-back offers to be outlawed in Victoria

Posted by December 22nd 2023

The days are numbered for Victorian energy providers conjuring up last-minute deals to keep customers from switching to another provider. From December 31, ‘win-back offers’, also known as ‘retention offers’, will be outlawed as part of …


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Electricity supply costs hit eight-year low for households

Posted by August 12th 2022

The cost of supplying electricity to households is at its lowest in eight years, according to new data from the consumer watchdog. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) revealed that the cost for retailers to …


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NBN Co finally commits to 100% renewable energy

Posted by March 18th 2022

In a move that's arguably long overdue, NBN Co is going greener — today announcing plans to source 100% renewable energy by the end of 2025. The broadband network provider has unveiled its Towards-Zero Carbon Ambition, …



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Big energy rules in Victoria despite not always being cheapest

Posted by December 22nd 2023

Victorians are loyal to the big energy providers despite cheaper deals on offer elsewhere at times, a new industry report has revealed. The Essential Services Commission (ESC) found there is a ‘striking consumer preference for large …


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Controversial: Fossil fuel giant Shell buys Powershop

Posted by September 5th 2023

Fossil fuel giant Shell has purchased one of Australia’s greenest power retailers, following a landmark sale by its New Zealand-based parent company, Meridian Energy. The $729 million deal will see Shell take over Powershop – the …


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Victoria: Simply Energy increases discounts in time for summer

Posted by July 1st 2022

Carbon-busting retailer Simply Energy has jacked up its discounts in Victoria, meaning yearly prices are now between $67 and $133 cheaper to new customers. The Melbourne-based provider is known to dish out guaranteed discounts, with bigger …



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A share house guide to electricity

Posted by November 16th 2022

You and a mate you’ve known since high school have decided to start a share house together. You’ve found a random stranger on Facebook to take the worst room, and are now spending half of …


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How to score a year of free Amazon Prime with AGL

Posted by September 4th 2023

Are you itching to get your hands on some Amaz-on-ing deals? Then you’ll want to tune in to this. Energy giant AGL is giving away 12 months of Amazon Prime access to new customers. That’s right, …