FactCheck: Are Australians paying twice as much for electricity as Americans?
Liberal MP Craig Kelly said businesses and households in Australia are paying twice as much as Americans for their electricity. Is that true?
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Install smart meters to cut power costs, Macfarlane tells households
Consumers must play a role in reducing their electricity bills, the government says.
Energy-smart appliances cut Australian power bills by billions
The latest review of Australia’s energy-saving appliance scheme has delivered a rare trifecta: a good news story for the economy, the community and the environment. According to my estimates from data…
Australia’s rising air con use makes us hot and bothered
With temperatures starting to climb, it’s time to think about how we will stay cool this summer. The stakes are getting higher when it comes to hot weather. As the Australian Medical Association has warned…
Smart meters to read energy use in Western Australia
Researchers are looking into installing smart meters in Western Australia, citing data that the energy use in the state is…
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