"Winter Energy Saving Tips"
Energy saving tips to help you reduce your winter bills
June and July are the coldest months of the year in Australia, and August is not much better; in fact, most Australians states don’t start to warm up again until well into September. Chances are, then, that - other than those lucky enough to be in [...]
This month saw the hugely successful celebration of the first “Energy Saving Day” in Queensland’s Rose City, an event designed to promote energy conservation and offer energy saving tips and advice to locals. Residents of the small town – situated not far from the border of New South Wales – came in their hundreds to [...]
The rising price of electricity has been an explosive topic lately, with the already escalating cost of energy set to skyrocket even further. Experts forecast huge increases to energy bills over the next few years, driven by the cost of the new infrastructure needed to meet rising consumer and business demand, as well as Government [...]
Deregulation of the electricity and gas markets has been implemented in most Australian states over the last decade, opening these sectors up to competition. With as many as a dozen energy retailers in some states now vying to win customers, the potential to save money on your energy bills is considerable.
While many consumers are aware [...]
If you’ve never thought about how much you’re paying for gas and electricity, you’re probably paying too much.
Moving house has always been about boxes and back-breaking labour. But thanks to some simple, clever online innovations, it’s now also an opportunity to save money.
For many people, moving house is a chance to go through the clutter and to clean out the mess at home. The same is now true for the household bills. [...]
The way we use electricity in our homes is about to change.
Major improvements being made to the network by the government and by electricity suppliers in Australia will revolutionise the way power is supplied to us, the measuring of our usage and even the way we pay.
Packing up your life, moving the dogs, changing your gas and electricity suppliers; moving can be an exhausting experience. With your life in boxes, it’s difficult to keep track of everything you’ve done, and everything you’ve still got to organise.
At GoSwitch, we’re all about making your life easier and saving you money. Follow our handy [...]
The cost of electricity, like the cost of most things, is increasing. Very few Australian households are immune to feeling the effects of these increases to electricity prices. But what exactly is behind them, and how can we resist the price increases in our own homes?
Rising global costs, extreme weather conditions and infrastructure refreshes are among the principle reasons behind proposed increases to household electricity costs in New South Wales. But these increases of around 20% are being fiercely contested by both government and opposition in that state.
