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OVO Energy offers big savings to electric vehicle drivers

Posted by September 5th 2023

Electric vehicle (EV) drivers could soon pocket up to $300 a year on energy bills thanks to OVO Energy’s new EV discount offer, OVO Drive. The retailer’s latest offering gives EV owners access to cheaper energy …



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ReAmped Energy wins Outstanding Value award in QLD

Posted by September 23rd 2022

Up-and-coming retailer ReAmped Energy has defeated the top dogs in the increasingly competitive Queensland retail market, winning Canstar Blue’s 2021 Outstanding Value award in the Sunshine State. These awards are in addition to Canstar Blue’s annual customer …


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GloBird Energy awarded for outstanding value in NSW, VIC and SA

Posted by September 23rd 2022

GloBird Energy has soared to new heights taking out Canstar Blue’s 2021 Outstanding Value awards in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. In addition to Canstar Blue’s annual customer satisfaction ratings, these awards are designed …


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New report ranks Australia’s telcos on commitment to green energy

Posted by September 5th 2023

Greenpeace has released its latest briefing paper into how Australia's biggest telcos are leading the 'race to renewables', ranking the biggest companies on their commitment to cleaner energy. Somewhat surprisingly, Australia's largest telco emitter is …


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Electric vehicles tipped to boost struggling NSW coal industry

Posted by June 10th 2021

A New South Wales government report has revealed that the state’s coal mining industry could disappear in the next two decades as global demand for the commodity shrinks due to lowering emissions targets worldwide. An uptake …


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Victorian electric vehicle owners to pay controversial road tax

Posted by June 1st 2021

From July 1, Victorian electric vehicle (EV) owners will be charged an additional tax for driving on main roads, expected to cost motorists $330 a year on average. The controversial new charge will require EV owners …


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QLD energy bills won’t be impacted by Callide Power Station outage

Posted by September 2nd 2022

After a nervous period for Queenslanders in the wake of the Callide Power Station blackout, it’s been announced that energy bills won’t be affected, despite its impact on wholesale energy prices. Queenslanders were warned on Tuesday …


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Smart meters rolled out in parts of NSW to help boost solar savings

Posted by February 7th 2024

New South Wales electricity distributor Endeavour Energy is making electricity easier to manage for solar customers thanks to its latest smart meter program. In partnership with utility services company Intellihub as well as ten power retailers, …





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Watt an idea: GloBird launches plan with awesome family benefits

Posted by January 11th 2022

In partnership with one of Australia's leading coupon and discount clubs, GloBird Energy has launched a new plan that’s set to bring in buckets of savings for Victorian families. The IdeaSave plan claims to combine low …


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How to score $150 off your energy bills with Powershop

Posted by September 5th 2023

Australia’s greenest energy provider Powershop has supercharged its referral program, offering $150 to new customers who make the switch. Not only will new customers walk away with credits on their energy bills, but existing Powershop customers …


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Cheap new energy provider launches in nation’s capital

Posted by March 27th 2023

Canberra; home to Lake Burley Griffin, Parliament House, the Viking Clap… and now one of Australia’s cheapest electricity retailers. ReAmped Energy has launched in the nation’s capital, bringing its low-cost power plans to the people …


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Powershop fined $300,000 for alleged solar discrimination in Victoria

Posted by June 9th 2022

Powershop has paid $300,000 in penalties after allegedly offering solar customers more expensive plans than non-solar customers in Victoria.  Under its Kogan Energy brand, Powershop was found to be discriminating against a handful of solar customers …



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ReAmped Energy sets record low prices across most of Victoria

Posted by December 17th 2024

Independent retailer ReAmped Energy has made history in most parts of Victoria by setting record low electricity prices. New customers who sign up to ‘ReAmped Handshake’ can bag power prices that are between 23 and 27 …


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Kogan launches bundle offer for energy and NBN customers

Posted by August 22nd 2024

Retailer-of-all-trades Kogan is launching a new bundle offer to entice customers to jump on board with both energy and home internet plans. Sign on for Kogan Internet and Kogan Energy, stay with both plans for at …


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Click Energy brand to close, 200,000+ customers moving to AGL

Posted by June 9th 2022

The Click Energy brand will soon be closed after the industry regulator accepted an application to surrender its electricity and gas retail license, meaning all 200,000+ customers will be making their way over to AGL. The …