When you get solar panels, you become an electricity prosumer – you both consume and produce electricity, and you’re paid a solar feed-in tariff (FiT) […]
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Financing for green homes
Are you a homeowner thinking about making your house more sustainable and energy efficient? Whether you’re thinking about a particular project, such as installing solar […]
The top 4 benefits of smart meters
Smart meters have numerous benefits, from giving you greater visibility of your energy usage and solar exports to making estimated energy bills a thing of […]
Single phase vs 3-phase power: what are they and what’s the difference?
If your home is connected to the electricity grid in Australia (and most homes are, particularly in built up areas), you’ll likely either be on […]
What is a smart meter?
Smart meters differ from basic meters in that they digitally measure when and how much energy you’re using in your home. This means your energy […]
When does my premium solar feed-in tariff end?
If you’re on a premium solar feed-in tariff (PFiT), it’s likely it will end in the next 1-10 years or so depending on your state. […]
How to save money on your energy bill while stuck at home
As the effects of the COVID-19 crisis take hold across the country, more and more of us are now self-isolating at home. Besides boredom-induced viral […]
Blackout checklist: Know what to do when the power goes out
Blackouts are now a reality in Australia, with extreme weather and heat putting increased strain on the electricity grid. The important thing to remember is […]
Beyond the 40c+ feed-in tariff. Where to next?
Are you lucky enough to be getting 40c or more for every kilowatt hour (kWh) of solar power you send to the grid? If so, […]
What you need to know about blackouts this summer
Blackouts (or power outages) can hit anytime, anywhere. They’re caused by a range of factors, but one of the most well-known and potentially destructive causes […]
The bushfire emergency: fires, blackouts & solar safety
These past weeks and months we’ve been horrified to see the extent and impact of the devastating bushfires across the country. Last week fires brought […]
What makes up my electricity price?
While you only receive one energy bill each month or quarter, it takes more than just your power company to deliver electricity to your home. […]
What is a daily supply charge?
Also known as a service charge or fixed charge, the daily supply charge is essentially the cost you pay to be connected to the electricity […]
There’s only one way to beat declining FiTs
Solar-powered homes are making electricity cheaper for all of us, whether you have solar or not. Currently there are 2 million solar homes in Australia […]
Are coal and gas to blame for my rising energy bills?
Are you shocked by your electricity bill, but know you’re doing everything you can to keep your energy use down? Maybe you already have solar […]