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Guides Demand charges on a business electricity bill, explained Demand is charged on your highest measured peak, not how much you use. It is often the biggest line on a business bill and the one comparisons ignore. Guides Why business energy bills are quoted ex-GST (and why it matters when comparing) Business rates are usually shown GST-exclusive, household rates GST-inclusive. Compare the two directly and you will be about 10% out. Guides Comparing energy across multiple business sites One invoice, several premises: why averaging your sites gives the wrong answer, and how to compare each supply point properly. Guides More than 2,300 electricity plans carry a charge most comparisons ignore Demand tariffs cannot be priced from a bill total alone. We counted how many plans carry one, and what happens when a comparison pretends otherwise. Guides Two in five electricity plans have no controlled-load rate. If you have electric hot water, that matters Two in five residential electricity plans publish no controlled-load tariff. Cost that circuit at zero and those plans sweep the top of any comparison. Guides The cleanest and dirtiest grids in Australia, by the regulator's own numbers Seven months of AEMO carbon-intensity data across five states. Tasmania averaged 5 g CO2e per kWh. Victoria averaged 718. Guides Do battery owners need the highest feed-in tariff? A battery quietly flips the tariff maths for solar homes. Here is what actually drives your bill once you store your own power, with real numbers. Bills What is a kWh and how much does one cost? A kilowatt-hour is the unit your electricity is sold in. Here is what it means, what it costs in Australia, and how to work out your own rate. Bills Time-of-use vs single-rate tariffs: which is cheaper? Single-rate charges one flat price all day; time-of-use charges more at peak and less off-peak. Here is how to tell which one wins for your household. Bills Demand charges on your electricity bill, explained A demand charge bills you on your single highest burst of power use, not just total kWh. Here is how it works and how to keep it down. Bills Controlled load tariffs and off-peak hot water Controlled load is a separately metered circuit (often hot water) charged at a lower rate because the network controls when it runs. Here is how it works. Bills The average electricity bill in Australia (and how yours compares) What the typical Australian household pays for power, why bills vary so much by state and household, and how to tell if yours is too high. Switching How to find the best electricity retailer in Australia There is no single best retailer, only the best plan for your usage. Here is how to compare properly and avoid the marketing traps. Switching Electricity plans with no exit fees Most market electricity plans in Australia have no exit fees, so switching is usually free. Here is what to watch for before you leave a plan. Switching Connecting electricity when moving house A step-by-step guide to getting the power on at your new place in Australia, when to organise it, and how to avoid moving onto an expensive default plan. Switching How often should you switch energy plans? A good rule of thumb is to check your energy plan at least once a year, and switch whenever a meaningfully cheaper deal appears. Here is why, and how to make it painless. Rebates Energy rebates and concessions in NSW A plain-English guide to NSW energy rebates (low-income, medical, family and seniors help) and how to claim them on your bill. Rebates Victorian energy rebates and the Power Saving Bonus How Victorian energy concessions work: annual electricity concession, medical cooling, life support and the compare-and-save bonus scheme. Rebates Queensland electricity and gas rebates The Queensland electricity rebate, gas rebate, medical and life-support help, plus emergency assistance, and how to apply for each. Rebates South Australia energy bill concessions How the SA Energy Bill Concession, medical heating and cooling help and emergency assistance work, and how to make sure your plan is competitive too. Rebates WA energy rebates and hardship help Western Australia sits outside the national market. Here is how the Energy Assistance Payment, concessions and hardship support work in WA. Rebates ACT utilities concession, explained The ACT bundles energy help into one Utilities Concession, plus medical and life-support support. Here is how it works and how to claim. Rebates Tasmania electricity concession and heating allowance How the Tasmanian electricity concession, heating allowance and life-support help work in a cold-climate state, plus how to keep your plan sharp. Solar & battery Are solar panels worth it in Australia? Solar still pays back for most Aussie homes, but the maths has shifted as feed-in tariffs fall. Here is how to work out your real payback. Solar & battery Solar feed-in tariffs explained (and why they're falling) Your feed-in tariff is what your retailer pays for exported solar. Here is how it works, why it keeps dropping, and how to protect your return. Solar & battery Is a home battery worth it in Australia? A battery can slash evening grid costs and back up your home, but the maths is tight. Here is how to tell if it pays off for you. Solar & battery What size home battery do I actually need? Bigger is not better with batteries. An oversized one just sits idle. Here is how to size storage to your real solar and evening usage. Solar & battery The Cheaper Home Batteries Program rebate, explained Australia's federal battery rebate cuts thousands off a home battery. Here is who qualifies, how it works, and how to make it count. Solar & battery What it costs to charge an EV at home Charging an electric car at home is far cheaper than petrol, but the rate and timing make a big difference. Here is the real maths. Solar & battery Best electricity plans for EV owners The right plan can make EV charging almost free. The wrong one erases the saving. Here is what to look for in an EV electricity plan. Gas How to save on your gas bill Practical ways to cut your gas bill in Australia: switching plans, reading stepped rates and trimming usage on hot water, heating and cooking. Gas Gas vs electricity: which is cheaper to run? Compare the running cost of gas and electricity in Australia for heating, hot water and cooking, and why the answer depends on your appliances and rates. Gas How to switch gas provider in Australia A step-by-step guide to switching gas retailer in Australia: what you need, how long it takes, whether your supply is interrupted, and how to avoid exit traps. Gas The average gas bill in Australia What a typical Australian gas bill looks like, why yours differs by state, season and household, and how to tell if you are paying too much. Fuel How to find the cheapest petrol near you How to find the cheapest petrol near you in Australia using live fuel price data, price cycles and apps, plus simple habits that save at the pump. Fuel Petrol price cycles explained (and how to time fill-ups) What petrol price cycles are, why prices rise and fall on a pattern in Australian cities, and how to time your fill-ups to buy near the bottom. Fuel How to find the cheapest petrol in Sydney Find the cheapest petrol in Sydney using live FuelCheck data, the local price cycle and smart fill-up timing across the metro area. Fuel How to find the cheapest petrol in Perth Find the cheapest petrol in Perth using FuelWatch live prices and the WA 24-hour price rule, plus how to time fill-ups around the weekly pattern. Fuel E10 vs unleaded 91 vs diesel: what should you use? Understand E10, unleaded 91, 95, 98 and diesel: which fuel your car needs, when premium is worth it, and how to avoid paying for octane you cannot use. Comparisons The best energy comparison site in Australia (2026) How to judge an energy comparison site: coverage, who pays, and whether it costs plans against your real usage. A fair look at the field. Comparisons Are energy comparison sites actually independent? Most "free" comparison sites earn commission from retailers. Here is how to tell who a site really works for, and what independence actually means. Comparisons EnergySorted vs Energy Made Easy Energy Made Easy is the free government comparison tool, a great neutral starting point. Here is where it stops and where EnergySorted goes further. Comparisons EnergySorted vs Compare the Market Compare the Market offers convenient, call-centre-backed switching. Here is how its commission-panel model differs from EnergySorted on independence and accuracy. Comparisons EnergySorted vs iSelect iSelect offers guided, phone-backed energy switching across many household services. Here is how its panel-and-commission model compares with EnergySorted. Comparisons EnergySorted vs Canstar Blue Canstar Blue adds consumer star ratings to energy comparison. Here is how its ratings-plus-commercial model differs from EnergySorted on costing and coverage. Comparisons EnergySorted vs WATTever WATTever is a genuinely independent Australian comparison site. Here is a fair look at where the two overlap and where EnergySorted goes deeper. Comparisons EnergySorted vs Finder Finder compares energy alongside many financial products. Here is how its commission-panel model differs from EnergySorted on independence, accuracy and tracking. Running costs Cost to run an air conditioner in Australia What it really costs to run a split or ducted air conditioner per hour and per season in Australia, and practical ways to bring the running cost down. Running costs Cost to run ducted heating: gas vs electric How gas ducted heating and electric reverse-cycle ducted systems compare on running cost in Australia, and how to keep winter heating bills under control. Running costs Pool pump running cost and how to slash it Pool and spa pumps are a hidden power hog. See what they really cost to run in Australia and the simple changes that can cut that cost dramatically. Running costs Hot water running cost: electric vs heat pump vs gas Hot water is often a quarter of the power bill. Compare electric, heat-pump and gas hot water running costs in Australia and how to cut them. Running costs Cost to run an electric heater: the cheap heater trap Portable, panel and column electric heaters are cheap to buy but pricey to run. See the real hourly cost in Australia and how to avoid the cheap-heater trap. Running costs Fridge running cost in Australia (and the second fridge) Fridges run 24/7, so small differences add up. See what a fridge costs to run in Australia, why the beer fridge in the garage stings, and star ratings. Running costs Clothes dryer running cost: vented vs heat pump Clothes dryers vary hugely in running cost. Compare vented, condenser and heat-pump dryers in Australia and how to dry clothes for less. Running costs Standby power: the phantom load draining your bill Devices left on standby draw power around the clock. See what phantom load really costs an Australian home and the simple ways to switch it off. Saving tips Why is my electricity bill so high? How to diagnose a bill spike A bill jumps for a handful of specific reasons. Here is how to work out which one hit you: usage, a benefit period ending, a rate rise, a tariff change or the season. Saving tips How to cut your summer electricity bill in Australia Cooling, heatwaves and solar make summer bills volatile. Here are the strategies that actually move the needle, from thermostat settings to soaking up your own solar. Saving tips Winter heating costs in Australia: why bills spike and how to heat cheaply Heating is the biggest driver of the winter bill. Here is why it spikes, which heating types cost least to run, and how to stay warm for less. Saving tips The cheapest time to use electricity in Australia Off-peak windows, time-of-use tariffs and solar-sponge rates mean when you use power can matter as much as how much. Here is how to shift load and pay less. Saving tips How to read your electricity meter Accumulation, smart and solar meters all read differently. Here is how to find your meter type, take a reading, and submit a self-read to avoid estimated bills. Saving tips How to reduce air conditioning costs during a heatwave A run of hot days is where air conditioning bills are made. These practical tactics keep you cool while cutting the energy your system burns through. Saving tips Holiday home energy costs: what a vacant property still charges you A second home costs money even when no one is there. Here is what the daily supply charge and standby loads add up to, and what to switch off between visits. Saving tips Energy saving myths in Australia, debunked Leave the heater on all day? Appliances cost nothing on standby? We separate the energy-saving advice that works from the myths that quietly cost you money. By state Electricity prices in NSW: how the market works How the NSW electricity market works: the Default Market Offer safety net, the Ausgrid, Endeavour and Essential network zones, and how to switch. By state Electricity prices in Victoria: why VIC is different Why Victoria runs its own electricity rules: the Victorian Default Offer, five network distributors, and how the VDO changes the way you compare plans. By state Electricity prices in Queensland: SEQ vs regional How Queensland’s split market works: competitive south-east retailers versus regulated regional prices, plus the Energex and Ergon networks explained. By state Electricity prices in South Australia explained Why South Australia has historically had high electricity prices, how its high-solar grid works, and how to compare and switch across the SA Power network. By state Electricity prices in WA: why you usually can’t switch Western Australia is not on the National Electricity Market. Most households are on regulated Synergy or Horizon tariffs and cannot switch. Here’s how to save instead. By state Electricity prices in the ACT explained How the ACT’s electricity market works: its own regulated arrangements, the single Evoenergy network, a strong renewables position, and how to compare plans. By state The Default Market Offer (DMO) explained What the DMO and VDO reference prices actually are, why "X% below the reference price" marketing can mislead, and how to use the benchmark properly. By state Electricity prices in Tasmania explained How Tasmania’s hydro-powered electricity market works: Aurora Energy, the standing-offer regulated price, TasNetworks, and what really drives Tasmanian bills. Renters & business Renters energy savings guide: can you switch and what can you change? Renters can switch electricity retailer if the account is in their name. Here is what you can and cannot change, and the low-cost wins that work in any rental. Renters & business Choosing an electricity plan in an apartment or unit Apartments have their own quirks: smaller usage, no rooftop solar of your own, and sometimes an embedded network. Here is how to pick the right plan. Renters & business Embedded networks explained: why you might not be able to switch Apartments, retirement villages and caravan parks often sit inside an embedded network that buys power in bulk. Here is what that means for your rights and choice. Renters & business Small business electricity plans: how they differ from home Business energy plans use different tariffs, often add demand charges, and are not covered by the same price caps. Here is how to compare them properly. Renters & business Share house electricity bills: splitting them fairly Whose name goes on the account, how to split the bill fairly, and the tools that stop energy costs becoming a flatmate argument. A practical guide. Renters & business Granny flat electricity: separate vs shared metering How a granny flat gets its power (a separate meter, sub-metering off the main house, or a shared account) and how to bill it fairly and legally. Renters & business Solar for apartments and strata: what's actually possible Apartment residents can't just install rooftop solar. The roof is common property. Here are the shared-solar and embedded-network options that do work. Renters & business Landlord vs tenant energy costs: who pays for what? Who covers electricity, gas, connection fees and efficiency upgrades in a rental, plus the minimum energy standards landlords increasingly have to meet. Bill help Can't afford your electricity bill? Here's what to do right now A calm, step-by-step guide for when you can't pay your power bill: your rights, who to call, and how to stop the situation getting worse. Bill help Energy hardship programs in Australia: your legal right to help What a hardship program is, why every retailer must offer one by law, and exactly how to ask for it, without judgement or jumping through hoops. Bill help How to set up an energy payment plan or extension How to negotiate a payment plan or bill extension you can actually afford: what to ask for, how instalments are worked out, and your rights along the way. Bill help Bill smoothing vs quarterly bills: which is easier to manage? Even monthly or fortnightly payments versus a large quarterly bill: how bill smoothing works, its pros and cons, and who it suits. Bill help Direct debit for energy bills: the pros and cons Whether to pay your energy bills by direct debit: the convenience and discounts, the risks to watch, and how to stay in control of your account. Bill help Energy debt: how to deal with arrears and get back on track Practical steps for clearing energy arrears: payment plans, emergency vouchers and grants by state, and free financial counselling that deals with creditors for you. Bill help Concession cards and energy: make sure your rebate is applied Holding a concession card can add credits to your energy bill and extra protections, but only if your retailer has your details. Here's how to check and claim. Bill help Avoiding disconnection: your protections and what to do Disconnection is a last resort with strict rules. Know your protections, what a disconnection notice really means, and the steps that keep your power on. Retailer comparisons How Australian energy retailers actually set their prices Supply charges, usage rates, the DMO reference price, conditional discounts and benefit periods: how retailer pricing really works, and what to compare. Retailer comparisons AGL vs Origin Energy: which is cheaper for you? AGL and Origin are Australia’s two largest retailers, but they price differently. How each structures charges, and how to tell which one wins on your bill. Retailer comparisons Origin vs EnergyAustralia: how their pricing compares Origin and EnergyAustralia are two of the big three retailers. How each structures supply charges, discounts and solar, and how to tell which is cheaper for you. Retailer comparisons AGL vs EnergyAustralia: which suits your household? AGL and EnergyAustralia both retail nationally, but their charging models differ. What to compare on supply charge, discounts and solar, and how to find your winner. Retailer comparisons Red Energy vs AGL: challenger versus giant Red Energy is a smaller, service-focused retailer; AGL is a national giant. How their pricing models differ, who each suits, and how to find the cheaper one for you. Retailer comparisons Big retailers vs small challenger retailers: how they differ The big three (AGL, Origin, EnergyAustralia) versus challengers like Amber, GloBird, Tango and OVO: how their pricing models differ and the pros and cons of each. Retailer comparisons Amber Electric vs fixed-rate plans: which charging model suits you? Amber passes through the wholesale spot price; fixed-rate plans lock in set rates. How the two charging models differ, the risks and rewards, and who each suits. Retailer comparisons The cheapest electricity retailer in Australia (why there isn’t one) There is no single cheapest electricity retailer. It depends on your usage, state and tariff. Here is why, and how to find the cheapest one for your household. Bills Understand your electricity bill What every line on your bill actually means: supply charges, usage rates, tariffs, feed-in and more. Switching How to switch electricity retailers It's easier and lower-risk than most people think. Here's exactly what happens. Rebates Rebates & concessions you may be missing Government help with energy bills exists in every state. Many households never claim it. Bills 12 practical ways to cut your power bill Beyond switching plans: the habits and upgrades that actually move the needle.
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