Smart Meters are coming
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is officially starting its Accelerating Smart Meter Deployment (ASMD) reforms. If you don’t already have a smart meter, you will by the end of 2030.
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The annual July 1 price reset has started early this year. Here's our summary on what's happening, and what you should do.
Two more energy retailers are exiting the market, bringing the number of casualties since the wholesale price shock up to nine.
Another wave of energy price shock is about to hit, with price increases up to 30% about to sweep through the retail energy market.
Retail energy prices in regional QLD will increase 28% from 1 July
The official channels in the energy industry glibly continue to tell us to 'compare and switch' to avoid the worst of energy price increases. It's still too hard. Bill Hero will help.
AER has approved electricity distribution price changes that will trigger widespread retail price increases from 1 July.
Wholesale energy prices are through the roof and impacting everyone's bills. This article explains the market operations and pricing mechanisms that set wholesale spot prices for the Australian National Electricity Market (NEM).
A smart meter measures both when and how much electricity you use, and sends the data to your retailer wirelessly.
'Default Offer' prices put a cap on what retailers can charge for their standing offers, plus set the benchmark for discounting. Here's everything you need to know
Get the lowdown on how to provide your energy retailer with an accurate self-read of your electricity meter. Say goodbye to estimated bills now.
The 2022 budget predicts a 20% increase to electricity prices this year, and a further 30% next year.
A smart meter measures both when and how much electricity is used at your premises and is necessary for solar, battery and other new energy products.
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