In states with competition between retailers, the energy regulator is promising savings for most customers on the default plan. But it’s small change compared to price hikes. Here’s what to expect.
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In some cases, adding a battery to your rooftop solar system will pay off. But to be sure of this, households need information about many factors – and there’s no single reliable place to find it.
One in 4 American households are at risk of losing power because of the high cost of energy. Over 30% of those disconnections are in summer, when heat gets dangerous.
A new report from the Grattan Institute shows most households can save thousands of dollars by getting off gas and switching to electric appliances.
Electricity prices are going up again by as much as 25% on July 1. The advice to consumers is to shop around to get the best deal. Yet neither electricity bills nor comparison sites are user-friendly.
Reducing gas use in our homes will help avoid energy price hikes. But where is the best place to start?
Household gas and electricity bills aren’t the only way that expensive energy hits your budget.
To achieve low or even no electricity bills, there are three areas owners of home solar systems should focus on getting right.
Steelmaking with green hydrogen is now a less expensive prospect relative to alternatives.
The cap prevents energy retailers from making excessive profits, but places no restrictions on other parts of the supply chain.
Rising temperatures — and inflation — are increasing household energy bills. Many Canadians are struggling to meet their basic energy needs.
Almost 8 million Aussie homes lack sufficient insulation, use sub-par heating and cooling equipment, or are badly designed. These homes account for 18% of Australia’s emissions.
Electricity is an essential service. Acting quickly is crucial to avoid households falling into hardship, and businesses closing their doors.
Australian policy is increasingly focused on what’s known as ‘successful ageing’ – helping people feel satisfied, happier and healthier as they age. But for that, you need access to affordable energy.
Learn to avoid paying more than you need to – without having to put up with being cold.
Why recent calls for the UK to resuscitate shale gas exploration are for the birds.
New means of generating electricity need new energy markets.
As the UK heads into a recession, here are some simple - and cheap - tips to reduce utility bills and make less of an impact on the planet.
Centrally switching water heaters on and off at specific times can distribute the demand for electricity and lead to energy saving.
The federal government is primarily to blame for the mess that is Australia’s energy policy. It’s time for the states to step up, to reduce both prices and emissions.
Kontributor teratas
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Professor and Director of the Centre for Energy Policy, University of Strathclyde
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Senior Industry Fellow, RMIT University
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Senior Research Fellow, Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course, The University of Melbourne
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Energy Fellow, Grattan Institute
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Senior Lecturer - Energy, Queensland University of Technology
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Program Director, Energy, Grattan Institute
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Senior Research Associate, Renewable Energy & Energy Systems Analyst, UNSW Sydney
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Honorary Associate Professor, Centre for Climate Economics and Policy, Australian National University
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Professor of Geography, University of Wollongong
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Honorary Research Associate, Murdoch University
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Emeritus Professor of Sustainable Energy Engineering, University of South Australia
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Professor, Emerging Technologies Research Lab, Monash University, Monash University
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Director, Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre, and Bankwest Research Chair in Economic Policy, Curtin University
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Professor of Construction and Environmental Assessment, The University of Melbourne
