From July 1, energy retailers will no longer be permitted to charge excessively high penalties for late bill payments, thanks to new rules introduced by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) yesterday.
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Let’s face it, a lot of us have had to swelter through one too many nights this summer without the aircon, all with the hope of saving a few bucks on our energy bill.
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In an idea borrowed from your mobile phone bill, prepaid energy plans just might be the newest solution to rising power bills, designed to help customers better manage their electricity use and budget.
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Keeping up with Australia’s painful energy prices is nothing short of tough, and struggling households across South Australia may have just found some financial relief.
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Residents in NSW may no longer have to look at their energy bills with one eye open, thanks to the state’s “most comprehensive energy relief package”, which was launched yesterday.
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A new government report has revealed NSW households that regularly switch energy providers are up for serious savings thanks to greater competition in the market.
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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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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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Starting from next month, NSW residents can expect their electricity bills to increase by up to $35 each year. The news comes after the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) gave its nod to a 1.5% increase in network charges from July 1.
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