Energy Coach - September
We’ve survived another winter! Now, it's time to shake off the winter blues and start getting ready for the warmer months ahead.
Spring Cleaning: Your Secret Weapon for Energy Efficiency
Spring cleaning can do more than just freshen up your living space, it can be a powerful tool in your energy-saving arsenal
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Energy Bill Relief Fund FAQ
The Federal Government is funding $300 toward household energy bills in the 2024-25 financial year. Most households will receive quarterly rebates of $75 that will appear in the bills. Here’s everything you need to know.
Drying Smart: Energy Efficiency and Clothes Dryers
In the land of sunshine and open spaces, it might seem ironic that clothes dryers are a common household appliance in Australia.
Top 10 Highest Energy Guzzling Appliances in Aussie Homes
Here’s our list of the top ten highest energy-consuming appliances commonly used in Australian homes, including tips on how to minimise usage.
Energy Coach - July
It's here - we're in the middle of winter, and most of us are feeling the chill, as well as the pain of high energy bills. Here's our roundup of what you can do to shrink your bills while keeping your home's comfort levels high.
Get in the Zone
Zoned heating systems are a big investment, but can pay off over time, by keeping heating costs down while making sure your home stays comfortable.
Energy Coach - June
It's getting cold! Here are Energy Coach's seasonal tips for staying warm over the winter period ahead.
Energy Coach - May
It's getting colder, and its time to get your home ready for winter energy efficiency.
It's Curtains for Cold
Curtains are more than cosmetic - they can minimise heat transfer through your windows, keeping your home more comfortable year round.
Green & Renewables
Queensland scheme to encourage home batteries
Queensland has announced a new Battery Booster Rebate Scheme to encourage the uptake of home battery storage systems. Rebates of up to $4,000 are available to QLD households that install eligible battery storage systems.
Find the cheapest and greenest energy plans
Buying Green energy is a minefield, but Bill Hero will help you find and buy the right Green energy plan from the right retailer, at the right price for you.
Green Ratings
Bill Hero makes it easy to support Green energy, by including comprehensive Green star ratings from the Green Electricity Guide for every retailer.
Partners
Ajust your expectations
It can be hard to find a solution when you have an issue or complaint with your retailer. Bill Hero has partnered with Ajust to help streamline the process
Bill Hero for SolarQuotes
We're helping SolarQuotes users maximise the value from their solar investment, by keeping them always on the best priced plan
Bill Hero for Strata Electricity
Strata apartment complexes can now access Bill Hero's bill monitoring and switching service to help make sure they never overpay again for electricity in building common areas.
Bill Hero for Roost
Apartment dwellers tend to use less energy, but you still like to save. Our partnership with Roost means apartment dwellers will save on their Bill Hero subscription fee, plus they'll save on your energy bills too!
Energy Industry
Energy Bill Relief Fund FAQ
The Federal Government is funding $300 toward household energy bills in the 2024-25 financial year. Most households will receive quarterly rebates of $75 that will appear in the bills. Here’s everything you need to know.
Smart Meter Acceleration
The AEMC wants to accelerate a universal smart meter rollout, targeting completion of a universal smart meter deployment by 2030.
Energy Made Easy can't calculate Demand comparisons
Energy Made Easy and Vic Energy Compare cannot calculate a Demand tariff comparison, so these services are next to useless for energy consumers on Demand tariff plans.
Vic Minimum FiT is going down
It's official - solar FiT will be going even lower for Victorian households from 1 July 2024.
Appliances
Drying Smart: Energy Efficiency and Clothes Dryers
In the land of sunshine and open spaces, it might seem ironic that clothes dryers are a common household appliance in Australia.
Get in the Zone
Zoned heating systems are a big investment, but can pay off over time, by keeping heating costs down while making sure your home stays comfortable.
Hot Water Systems
Hot water is one of the most important household appliances. Here's how to navigate the complexities of hot water systems, focusing on energy efficiency and safety.
Smart Dishwasher Use for Energy Savings
Dishwashers are more water-efficient and more effective than hand-washing. Here are our top tips to get the best performance and the highest efficiency from your dishwasher.
Tariff types
Smart Meter Acceleration
The AEMC wants to accelerate a universal smart meter rollout, targeting completion of a universal smart meter deployment by 2030.
Energy Made Easy can't calculate Demand comparisons
Energy Made Easy and Vic Energy Compare cannot calculate a Demand tariff comparison, so these services are next to useless for energy consumers on Demand tariff plans.
Don't be cool, be super-cool
Pre-cool your home overnight before a hot day, and you can save energy and wear & tear on your air conditioning system
Time of Use tariffs
Time of Use tariff means different prices will apply for your energy consumption at different times of the day