When we started GloBird Energy a few years ago, we were determined to make an impact on energy retailing, if only by creating a more competitive environment. We wanted to offer the best value possible for as many people as we could, knowing that was the best way to keep all our competitors – even… Read More
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What will the Victorian Government’s home energy-saving package mean for you?
Energy efficiency is a key pillar of an $800 million commitment by the Victorian Government in the 2020/21 State Budget. While the Government’s announcement was titled “Helping Victorians Pay Their Power Bills”, the home energy-saving package is far more extensive than that. There is a real focus on helping low-income earners, a clear push to… Read More
Everything you need to know about Victoria’s Big Battery
You might have already heard the news: the largest battery in the southern hemisphere is coming to Victoria. It’s part of the Victorian Government’s concerted push to transition to renewable energy, something that appears to have been accelerated by a desire to stimulate the state’s economy post-COVID. So, what’s in the works? About the battery … Read More
What are the Federal Government’s plans for Australia’s energy future?
The Federal Government has made a lot of announcements over the past few months. It’s had to, given the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it’s been having on people, livelihoods, businesses, and the broader economy. Not surprisingly, we’ve been particularly interested in announcements regarding the energy sector, most of which have been… Read More
How COVID-19 has impacted your friendly neighbourhood meter reader
We may have been operating under COVID-19 restrictions for a while now, but many of us are still struggling to adjust. That’s perfectly understandable when so many of the things we’ve long taken for granted simply stop or have to be significantly modified. For many of us in Victoria, even something like filling the car… Read More
What will our energy infrastructure look like in the future?
What will our energy infrastructure look like in the future? There’s no question that our energy infrastructure is changing and will keep doing so for the foreseeable future. That’s from the generation end all the way through ‘delivery’ and management to the equipment we use as consumers. Just what the future looks like is the… Read More