Queensland Premier challenges energy providers to step up following Alinta partnership
South-east Queenslanders could save hundreds of dollars a year on energy bills following Alinta Energy’s partnership with the state government.
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What can you do to reduce your energy bill?
Aussies have endured a winter of dropping temperatures and rising energy costs, making the decision to turn on the heater more complicated than ever.
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Origin Energy rolls out new power usage tech as heat mounts over electricity prices
As electricity providers face scrutiny over spiking power bills, energy retailer Origin has announced plans to trial new technology that will allow households to track which of their home appliances are sucking up the most power.
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Are recent moves from tech giants into renewable energy a sign of shifting priorities?
Long gone are the days when tech giants Apple and Alphabet (parent company of Google) stuck to making computers and selling ads, with both companies recently indicating further forays into the renewable energy sector.
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ME reveals the three money worries keeping Aussies up at night
Australian households are becoming increasingly pessimistic about their financial future according to a new report, with the high cost of energy prices, looming interest rate rises and static income levels all contributing to household stress.
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Aussies rate electricity plans last in value for money
Less than half of Aussies are fully satisfied with their electricity plan when it comes to value for money, but even more have never switched plans in a search for a better deal, according to the biannual Energy Consumer Sentiment Survey from Energy Consumers Australia.
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Surging investor confidence in clean energy drives record $2 billion investment from CEFC
In a sign that confidence in the Australian clean energy sector is continuing to grow, the CEFC (Clean Energy Finance Corporation) has set a new record in its level of investment across the country.
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Renewable energy: winter killer, or the path to 60% cheaper power for Aussies?
Liberal backbencher Craig Kelly has claimed renewable energy is driving electricity costs through the roof and will kill people this winter, contrary to recent industry reports projecting that a Clean Energy Target could reduce electricity prices by as much as 60%.
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Here’s how Aussie solar energy lovers could bag "free” electricity
Solar power is set to be a major player in Australia’s renewable energy future as energy companies offer up new ways to make solar more affordable for households - including a “free power” scheme from German battery storage company sonnen.
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Tesla set to build world’s biggest renewable energy battery in South Australia
It seems South Australia has taken Tesla founder Elon Musk up on his offer of “100 megawatts of storage capacity in 100 days or it’s free” as his company gears up to build the world’s largest lithium ion battery.
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