Why Your Home’s Energy Bills Are So High, Even with Solar Panels
If you’re like many Australian households, you probably installed solar panels with the expectation of slashing your electricity bill. And at first, the drop might have looked promising. But then came the shock — even with solar on your roof, your quarterly bills still feel heavier than they should. You’re not alone. Thousands of families […]
From Volatility to Stability, Managing Business Energy Bills in a Decarbonising World
For decades, energy costs for Australian businesses were considered steady and predictable. Electricity and gas bills were just another operating expense you could plan around. But that certainty is fading. The global shift away from fossil fuels, coupled with mounting geopolitical pressures and domestic policy changes, means that energy bills are increasingly shaped by forces […]
Renewable Energy vs Your Power Bill, Victoria’s $7.9B Plan Underscrutinized
When you open your electricity bill, you’re not thinking about billion-dollar government projects or transmission lines stretching across Victoria. You’re thinking about whether you can afford the jump from last quarter, or why heating your home this winter suddenly feels like a luxury. Yet behind those bill shocks are big policy decisions—like the Victorian Government’s […]
How Do the Residential Energy Discounts in Australia Work?
Rising energy tariffs often put financial stress on Australians, especially in today’s scenario, when retail inflation is soaring. The rebates and discounts on energy bills offered by the government provide some relief. Moreover, the deregulated energy market in Australia allows consumers to enjoy various discounts from the energy providers. Despite the availability of discounts and […]