Victorian Default Offer for small electricity customers – ESC staff working paper
January 30, 2019
It shouldn’t be a job to avoid getting ripped off when accessing an essential service that a household must purchase....
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A basic service offer is a quick fix for the energy mess
August 21, 2018
It was fascinating listening to the Premier attack the price gouging of energy retailers in Victoria, more so given the answer to the spiralling cost of energy has been sitting...
Read MoreOur Two Cents: The Eagle Has Landed
August 3, 2018
Like the moon landing, it’s fair to say that the ACCC’s final report – Restoring electricity affordability and Australia’s competitive advantage – will be picked over for years to come....
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Fuel Choice
August 3, 2018
Around Australia, there’s a general belief that gas is cheaper than electricity for heating and hot water. This used to be the case, but changes in technology mean it’s no...
Read MoreEnergy Market Commission confirms the deregulated energy market has not delivered for Victorians
June 15, 2018
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has admitted that competition among energy retailers is not delivering ‘expected benefits’ in its annual retail energy competition review....
Read MoreOur Two Cents: How to fix the energy price gouge – give us a basic service, without the frills
April 30, 2018
Power companies regularly gouge us. Power should be one of the most basic services to buy, but the companies fudge their figures, confuse us and then trick us with fake...
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Here’s how Governments can start fixing our power problems right now
April 30, 2018
Energy efficiency is non-contentious, simple, low cost, quick to implement and can make a big difference, so it’s surprising that governments are not prioritising investment in this area. ...
Read MoreRelief for Victorians struggling to pay essential service bills
April 23, 2018
The Victorian Government has announced an increase to the Utility Relief Grant Scheme (URGS) with $21.7 million allocated in the upcoming budget....
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Power Shift – empowering vulnerable households
January 19, 2018
Drawing on the Commonwealth Government’s $73 million Low Income Energy Efficiency Program (LIEEP), Energy Consumers Australia’s Power Shift project is searching for ways to empower and expand the options for...
Read MoreOur Two Cents: Prices still rising, action still needed
January 19, 2018
Most households will be impacted by a rise in energy prices from the beginning of this year. If you live in a city, it is likely that you will see...
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