In general, we use a fair bit of generate electricity during the day, then a lot more in the afternoon and evening, when everyone is home from school and work. A lot less is used on weekends and hardly any (comparatively) overnight. However, the energy companies need to make sure there’s always enough available to… Read More
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Very Simple Energy Winter Saving Ideas
One way to keep your power bills down is to shop around for the cheapest prices. You’ve come to GloBird Energy for your electricity, so we can safely assume you’ve done that! The other way is to be a lot smarter about how much power you use around the house. You’d be surprised how every… Read More
How has closing Hazelwood power station changed energy prices?
In the first instalment of this three-part series, we answered your question “What am I being charged for?”, in relation to your electricity bill. Part 2 explained how the energy industry manages the volatile electricity market, making sure that there is always supply to meet demand and keeping prices as low as possible. To wrap… Read More
How is the electricity market managed?
In last week’s first instalment of this three-part series Breaking down the cost of electricity we looked at what you’re being charged for. If you haven’t read it yet, we explained how your electricity bill is made up of three key components: wholesale and retail prices, based on supply and demand; the cost of poles… Read More
Cost of supplying electricity
There has been a lot of media coverage over recent months, even years, about the rising cost of electricity. Here in Victoria, the closure of the Hazelwood power station after 50 years of supplying reliable and relatively inexpensive electricity is, understandably, a cause of concern. There are many factors that contribute to the cost of… Read More
How Rooftop Solar panels do they really works – Your Questions Answered
The sun shines on your house and you can make some toast and a cup of tea. As well as powering your toaster and kettle, you can run your TV, fridge, computer, vacuum clean energy, washing machine other household appliances. No wonder rooftop solar power is an attractive proposition to many Australians. So much so… Read More