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Savings as a Service - Issue #18
The ACTU Price Gouging Inquiry holds a blowtorch to the energy industry, highlighting the predatory pricing tactics used across the industry and how it is impacting the Cost of Living in Australia.
Energy Coach - February
We're into the third month of summer, and it's hot! Here's how to keep your cool while staying efficient.
Savings as a Service - Issue #17
New ACCC study shows that the Default Offer has failed to deliver a 'safety net' for energy consumers.
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.
Home Energy Audits: A Comprehensive Guide
To make progress on home energy efficiency, you'll need to do an energy audit. Here's how.
The Essentials of Blower Door Testing: Enhancing Home Energy Efficiency
Air leaks are the biggest factor in your home's thermal efficiency. Blower door testing is the best way to measure how leaky your home is, and find where the gaps are, so you can seal them off.
Energy Coach - January
We're coming into the thick of the summer heat. Here are Bill Hero and Energy Coach's top tips and tricks to keep cool without breaking the bank on your energy bills.
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Still stuck for a last-minute gift? Give your loved ones the gift of savings with a Bill Hero gift subscription.
Insights from the ACCC's December 2023 Inquiry into the National Electricity Market
The ACCC has been running its Retail Energy Inquiry since 2018, but has only just discovered what Bill Hero has always known — energy retailers routinely charge their existing customers more than what they offer for new customers. You need to keep switching to stay on the best rates.
Savings as a Service - Issue #16
2023 has been an 'annus horribilus' for retail energy consumers. Wholesale rates are finally down, so in principle, retail rates should follow. But when? Bill Hero will help you get the best of those rate reductions as quickly as possible.
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.
Navigating Rising Energy Costs and Market Dynamics: Insights from the AER Annual Retail Market Report 2022-23
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER), publishes an annual report into various aspects of the retail energy markets in Australia, covering issues like pricing, customer service, competition, and the customer debt cycle.