There’s no doubt that energy bills are a topic of conversation for many Australians, from householders to businesses to regulators to investors. Not surprisingly, Australia isn’t the only country that is constantly grappling with not only the cost of energy to the consumer but how to ensure future energy security and reliability in a changing… Read More
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Congratulations to our April free electricity for a year winner!
Everyone who signed up last month to get their electricity from GloBird Energy went into a draw offering the lucky winner free electricity for a year. And the lucky winner is (drum roll): Hannah W from Balwyn, Victoria. Congratulations, Hannah. Our team will be in touch to confirm the details of your prize – although… Read More
ICYMI: Recent developments in the Australian energy market
We can totally understand if you hardly ever think about electricity or gas – apart from when the bills land. We’re also well aware that more and more people are thinking about energy topics, including issues around generation sources, security of supply, development and maintenance of infrastructure, and advances in technology. That’s the main reason… Read More
What winter means for your gas bill
Depending on where you live, you may have already turned on your heating. Most of Victoria has experienced the first couple of days of winter chill for 2021. While we all know that winter is coming – as it does every year around now – it’s understandable that we’re somehow never quite prepared when it… Read More
Can we export the power of the sun?
Ideally, where would you locate one of the world’s largest renewable energy systems? If you thought of the Northern Territory, give yourself an elephant stamp! Not only is there plenty of space and consistent sunshine almost all year round, but the proximity to the massive population of South East Asia makes a very large project… Read More
Still work to be done to secure our energy future
Being a small energy retailer, we don’t have the influence we’d like. Instead, we sometimes have to sit on the sidelines and watch as things unfold. Most Aussies don’t spend much time thinking about the way the energy market operates. They just plug in a toaster and expect it to work. However, behind the scenes,… Read More