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Bill Hero subscriber Peter Nink is one of many energy consumers blindsided by a forced change to a demand tariff.
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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.
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.
Energy Coach - December
Keep your energy consumption under control through the Festive Season with these practical tips and tricks from Bill Hero and Energy Coach
VIC Feed-in Tariffs to go Even Lower in 2024
Victorian Feed-in tariffs are going down, again. That's an unavoidable market reality that does make sense, but the regulator's argument on the rationale for solar does not.
AER's 'Game Changer Reforms' do not go far enough
The AER's new 'Game Changer Reforms' to protect vulnerable retail energy consumers are a welcome step, but they do not go far enough.
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.
Ombudsman complaints are up
As the cost of living crisis continue to bite, Energy Ombudsman services in NSW and QLD have both reported increasing complaints.
My electricity bill looks different!
Have you noticed that your electricity bill looks different? You're not the only one! New regulations have required every retailer to overhaul their bills in October 2023.