Energy Industry
News and views from across the retail energy industry
Market Madness Q2 recap
High energy prices are here to stay, due to coal closures, and a domestic gas supply 'shortfall' projected for winter 2023
What happens when your retailer fails?
If your energy retailer suddenly goes out of business, the 'Retailer of Last Resort' rules kick in, and you'll be transferred to a new retailer
Retail fail, part 7
Seven energy retailers have hit the wall since the wholesale price shocks began in May 2022. The latest to fall is Elysian Energy
When can retailers increase prices?
Energy prices are up, so let's check the rules on when, how often, and by how much retailers can increase their prices. Here's everything you need to know.
Solar beats coal in a winter first
For the first time, solar generation has exceeded coal as the dominant electricity generation source in the national power grid in winter.
Climate Saver tariff
Climate Saver is a legacy tariff that was offered to households in the Powercor network in Victoria.
July switching frenzy
July 2022 has been one of the highest ever months for retail energy switching in Australia
Market Madness - What's going on with gas?
The emerging east coast gas crisis looks set to only get worse.
Top 3 things to do post Sydney bill shock
COVID, increased home consumption, and halt to meter reading is the perfect storm for bill shock
Switch electricity 2-day
Electricity switching transfer time period is reduced to only 48 hours, so consumers will now gain benefit from their switch decisions much more quickly.
Energy bill relief
Many households are feeling the financial impact of job and income loss due to the COVID pandemic, plus we're into winter which for many households means higher energy consumption for heating