CSIRO solar battery to improve energy management in Aussie homes
CSIRO has leant its technical know how to a new intelligent home energy management system in a partnership with renewable energy start-up Evergen.
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Has deregulation led to higher electricity prices in SA, QLD, NSW and VIC?
The answer is yes if a recent report by energy economist Bruce Mountain is anything to go by. The study prepared for the GetUp! Group, which campaigns on issues that affect everyday Australians, looked at how much energy retailers are charging households for their services and whether deregulated retail markets are actually working in the interest of consumers.
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The truth about cats & dogs: Pet comforts add millions to owners' energy bills
Pet lovers are spending millions on their energy bills each year by leaving on TVs, radios, lights, heaters and fans to ensure their animals feel comfortable even when they’re home alone, research from the UK has shown.
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AGL set to deliver solar “electricity round the clock” with new virtual power plant
With feed-in tariffs set to fall in South Australia, one of the biggest concerns for solar households, is losing excess power back to the grid instead of using it at home.
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World’s first ‘Tesla town’ coming to Melbourne
A Melbourne suburb is on its way to become the first town in the world where every house will be powered by solar panels, inverters and Tesla’s battery storage solutions.
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South Australia’s high electricity prices tipped to take years to drop
South Australia is known to have the country’s highest electricity costs and according to Premier Jay Weatherhill, it will take years before the state’s electricity prices will see a drop to the levels of eastern states, reported The Australian.
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BMW’s battery storage system set to compete with Tesla’s Powerall
German car giant, BMW has announced its plans to launch energy storage solutions using i3 high-voltage batteries at a conference in Montreal earlier this week.
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Competition heats up in the energy market but fewer Aussies making the switch
With a surge in competitive energy plans in the market, consumers could make a substantial saving by switching providers, but new research has found the number of people shopping for a better deal has stagnated over the last few years.
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Attention NSW residents! Electricity price rise to add over $200 a year to energy bills
A massive electricity price hike in NSW is expected to add hundreds of dollars each year to the average household's power bills. The updated prices are applicable starting July 1.
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Electricity price hike in Tasmania to add $60 to average annual bill
As electricity prices are set to soar across multiple states starting July 1, Tasmanian households on standard contracts are in line for a hike of 3.4%. The price change is estimated to add around $60 per year to the average household electricity bill according to the Tasmanian Economic Regulator.
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