Category: Electricity Plans
How Default Energy Rates Increase Electricity Costs and Why Switching Energy Plans Matters
Published October 15, 2026
Australian companies are not aware that they have been paying extra for their energy until they start receiving their bills. When the expiry of an electricity or gas supply agreement approaches without renewing, it does not get cancelled. It is simply moved to the default tariffs set by the supplier which are usually far higher […]
Why Wholesale Electricity Prices Are Increasing Across Australia: Key Factors Explained
Published October 15, 2026
Following several months of relatively stable and favourable electricity prices, Australia’s energy market is currently witnessing a drastic change, as wholesale prices have increased by around 20% within recent weeks. This dramatic rise comes after a long period of favourable conditions, demonstrating how fast electricity prices could change due to unforeseen circumstances. Given that generation […]
Daily Electricity Supply Charge: What Aussies Need to Know About Their Energy Bills
Published October 14, 2026
The billing system of electricity can baffle you. When it comes to having many tariffs, discounts and rates, working out what you are being billed for becomes a full-time job. One rate that seems to confuse many people is the supply rate of electricity which is basically the daily rate that one is billed regardless […]
How to Find the Best Electricity Deal in QLD and Save on Energy Bills
Published October 8, 2026
There are many things associated with Queensland including beautiful beaches, relaxed weekends and outdoor lifestyle. But the thing that keeps every AC working on hot days and allows everyone to watch movies is the same thing that we cannot imagine life without – electricity. And if you are an inhabitant or a business owner in […]
Effective Autumn Energy-Saving Tips to Cut Household Energy Costs
Published October 8, 2026
Autumn is such a beautiful season, when one witness leaves changing its colours from green to orange & brown. This is also the time of year when it gets darker earlier and the air is cold. It is also during autumn that we start turning our air conditioners over to heating systems. While it warms […]
Making Good Use Of Online Tools For Electricity Rate Comparison
Published October 2, 2026
Saving on your electricity bills in Australia is as common an activity as having a barbie in the backyard, although not always as easy in practice. Fear not though, since the arrival of the digital era brought with it a revolution in both households and business saving methods by turning the process of comparing electricity […]
How Forward Contracting Helps Businesses Manage Costs
Published October 2, 2026
Forward contracting is similar to securing your next materials order prior to an increase in price. Rather than having to wait until your current contract for electricity or gas is ending, forward contracting enables you to set up your next contract in advance. You are thus able to look at all the offers available and […]
The Economics of Renewable Energy: Costs, Challenges and the Road to a Sustainable Future
Published October 1, 2026
Australia’s electricity sector is now moving towards a time of great change, which could have an impact on business electricity costs in Australia. In the coming years, a number of coal power plants will be closed, while electricity demand for data centres is forecast to increase sharply and prices are rising for electricity futures over […]
Business Electricity Price Trends and 2027 Futures Market Outlook
Published October 1, 2026
Presently there is much lower futures pricing in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia for the year 2027 when compared to the futures pricing that existed last year at this time. Prices have lowered by approximately 20% in all four locations mentioned above. The change in futures pricing in the wholesale market may […]