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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The Alberta government has a vital role to play in preventing low-income Albertans from being exploited by the deregulated electricity market.
A new report from the Grattan Institute shows most households can save thousands of dollars by getting off gas and switching to electric appliances.
British electricity generators saw their revenues increase by £29 billion in 2022 – here’s why that happened.
The need to limit output to the grid costs solar panel owners up to $4.5 million a year in South Australia alone. A bill of rights and responsibilities can make connecting to the grid fairer for all.
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.
How has the national electricity market responded to one of the biggest reforms in years, the introduction of five-minute settlement? Analysis reveals more than a few surprises.
None will address prices immediately. For now, the best option to keep warm this winter without breaking the bank is to shop around for the best electricity deals.
Low-income households are disproportionately affected by rising energy prices. A new report compares approaches to energy affordability in the EU and Australia.
New means of generating electricity need new energy markets.
A proposal to change the way electricity generators and retailers strike contracts for electricity would be bad for both consumers and climate action.
While Australia doesn’t generally experience such extreme winter temperatures, our electricity systems are still vulnerable to climate change, extreme weather and power outages.
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