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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Regional QLD energy prices to increase 28%
Retail energy prices in regional QLD will increase 28% from 1 July
The Washing Machine
Wet appliances like washing machines can be energy hogs. Here's everything you need to know to choose an efficient new machine, and how to maximise efficient use for your current machine
Energy Coach - Winter
Winter is here, and energy prices are high. Here are our top tips to save energy and money this winter.
Shop around to beat electricity price spikes? It’s not as easy as it should be
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.
Price Rise Precursor
AER has approved electricity distribution price changes that will trigger widespread retail price increases from 1 July.
Savings as a Service - Issue #13
After a tumultuous 9 months of severe price increases, spot prices across the NEM are returning to normal levels. Will retail prices follow?
Wholesale energy pricing 101
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).
All About Smart Meters
A smart meter measures both when and how much electricity you use, and sends the data to your retailer wirelessly.
Savings as a Service - Issue #12
Bill Hero will minimise the pain of energy price rises ahead. Our Savings Guarantee means you just can't lose.
Default Offers
'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
Insulation
Insulation is the single most important thing for minimising energy consumption in your home. Here's everything you need to know.