As a solar owner, you’ve invested in cheaper, cleaner electricity for your home. So it’s important you’re on an energy plan that allows you to […]
Feed-in tariffs & energy prices
Will the cost of electricity fall this year?
It was a tough year last year, not least because many of us were spending a lot of time at home and spending more money […]
You can save money by switching
New analysis out recently shows that households in Victoria, NSW, Queensland and SA are paying up to $200 a year too much on electricity because […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
Why are my electricity bills going up?
Have you been feeling the pinch of increasing power prices? You’re not imagining it. The cost of electricity has risen almost 120% in the last […]
How to get a zero dollar electricity bill with a standard feed-in tariff
It’s the solar dream: getting a zero dollar electricity bill. If you’re on a premium feed-in tariff, it’s likely you’re already well on your way […]
Election 2019: What does a Coalition win mean for solar households?
Another election has come and gone and the country has chosen to keep the Coalition in the driver’s seat for the next three years. So […]
Beware of asterisks: How to read your electricity bill to get the real story
We’ve all been there. Your electricity company sends you a bill, you open it up and you’re immediately hit with a wall of jargon, charges […]
The best FiT: Navigating the complex world of feed-in tariffs
Solar feed-in tariffs, known as FiTs and sometimes PFiTs, come in premium and standard form. They can mean returns of between 8c/kWh and around 75c/kWh […]
What’s the true value of your solar power?
If you’ve got solar panels, you’ve probably wondered why there is such a big difference in the price you pay for electricity, versus what you […]
Five feed-in tariff myths busted
If you have solar panels, the rate your power company pays you for the solar electricity you export is called the feed-in tariff (or FiT). […]
Beware of pay on time discounts
Do you receive a pay on time discount? They sound like a really great thing for consumers, but they’re actually a way for power companies […]