January 27, 2026
Dynamic energy pricing is leaving customers confused and paying more
Using less energy during peak hours is meant to save us money, but plans are often complex and more expensive.
Shopping for services
If you’re paying someone else to do it for you, you’ll want them to do it better or faster than you would.
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January 21, 2026
Few will benefit from free energy smart meter data
Energy retailers will be installing smart meters that provide real-time data to customers for free, but there's a catch.
January 5, 2026
Victoria’s energy regulator hands out $24.5 million in fines
A $17.6 million fine for Origin Energy in 2025 was the largest in the state’s history for violating energy retailer rules.
December 10, 2025
Rickety rental homes too costly to heat or cool
Why Australian rental properties need minimum energy efficiency standards.
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November 19, 2025
Victoria’s energy regulator to put a stop to same-name energy plans
September 11, 2025
Thousands of energy disconnections could have been prevented
August 19, 2025
ACCC to act on CHOICE energy retailers ‘super complaint’
June 26, 2025
Why we need new rules to make gas prices fairer
April 23, 2025
Why the electricity pricing safety net isn’t working
April 9, 2025
The new rules that could help with your electricity bill
April 3, 2025
What MyConnect isn’t telling you
March 12, 2025
4 energy switching myths busted
February 24, 2025
Who makes sure your energy smart meter is accurate?
February 17, 2025
Useful tips for moving house
January 29, 2025
Queensland offers relief from smart meter demand charges
January 6, 2025
Retailers using smart meters to increase energy bills
November 15, 2024
Consumers trust energy retailers less than supermarkets and banks
August 21, 2024