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Energy costs force most renters to swelter over summer

Most Australians who rent their home say they avoid using cooling and heating appliances due to high costs.

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Appliance reliance: consumers want repairability labels

Most Australians want to know how long they can expect expensive appliances to work and whether they can be repaired easily, a study shows.

AAP

One in three homeowners open to ditching gas

Enthusiasm for all-electric homes is building, though a rapid shift away from gas risks lumping those who remain with an expensive network to cover.

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Not the size of the energy build, but how we use it

Many households are reducing their carbon footprint but without efficient homes or smart meters they may not be getting the best value out of clean energy.

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Final question time of the year – as it happened

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'Wake up call' for energy industry as confidence dips

Consumer confidence in the energy market has fallen due to rising prices and experts warn it could impact Australia's successful transition to renewables.

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Crossbench MPs question family violence response – as it happened

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'Consumers deserve certainty': gas end date lights flame for capital connection cuts

But the ACT's electricity grid will cop a bigger hit.

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Energy consumer lobby calls for Australia-wide ban on gas connections in new homes

The group also wants governments to develop a plan to electrify all existing properties

The Guardian - AU

Keen to get off gas in your home, but struggling to make the switch? Research shows you're not alone

More than five million households in Australia are connected to the gas network. Tackling climate change requires homes and businesses to move away from gas, and instead embrace electric appliances as the power grid shifts to renewable energy.

The Conversation

Households fretting over power bills as costs rise

High inflation has sent the cost-of-living soaring and many Australian households under strain, the latest Energy Consumers Australia sentiment survey shows.

The New Daily

Electricity prices are rising again. Here's how to ensure renters can cash-in on rooftop solar

Consumers struggling with cost-of-living pressures were dealt another blow on Thursday, when the Australian Energy Regulator confirmed energy price hikes of up to 25% from July.

The Conversation

Australia is facing a 450,000-tonne mountain of used solar panels. Here's how to turn it into a valuable asset

There were an estimated 100 million individual solar photovoltaic (PV) panels in Australia at the end of 2022. We estimate this number will likely grow to over 2 billion if we are to meet Australia’s 2050 net-zero emissions target. This growth means Australia is facing a 450,000-tonne mountain of used…

The Conversation

Future home havens: Australians likely to use more energy to stay in and save money

Soaring energy costs are a major factor in Australia’s cost-of-living crisis. The conventional wisdom is people will reduce their energy use in response to rising prices – and this may be the case for the most vulnerable households. However, our research published today suggests rising costs of living are more…

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Top 10 tips to keep cool this summer while protecting your health and your budget

With energy prices and temperatures both rising, keeping cool in summer is an increasingly costly challenge for many Australians. Energy bills are predicted to increase by 50% over the next two years, adding to the cost-of-living crisis. For some, this creates stark choices between paying energy bills or putting food…

The New Daily

How to hack your home and save on energy bills this summer

Despite warnings about worsening energy prices, nothing prepares you for being stung with a 20 per cent increase to your bill.

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Turmoil widens Australia's energy divide as costs accelerate fastest for poorer households

Australia's energy crisis is widening the gulf between rich and poor households as costs accelerate much faster for consumers on low and middle incomes.

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Calls for better consumer protections intensify as complaints over shoddy solar panels soar

A campaign for greater consumer protection from shoddy solar companies comes as government regulators seek more power to investigate unscrupulous operators.

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Confidence in Aust energy system plummets

New data shows a "stunning collapse of confidence and trust" in the energy system, Energy Consumers Australia says.

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Confidence collapses as desperate consumers vent fury at failing National Electricity Market

Confidence among consumers in Australia's energy system is collapsing as the crisis engulfing the east coast market takes a toll on users.

ABC News

There's been a lot of drama around Australia's power network this week. So when will we see an impact on our electricity bills?

To prevent your brain short-circuiting, we've asked the experts to break it down for the average electricity user.

The Guardian - AU

Energy costs explainer: how can I cut my electricity bills or get assistance?

With price rises of up to 18% forecast, experts say shopping around, ditching gas or finding home hacks can help lower the expense

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