What is Load Shifting? When talking about electricity consumption we often talk about how much we use or how we can be more efficient with the energy that we do consume. Load shifting (or peak shaving) however, deals with the questions of when energy is used, rather than how much. Without load shifting, non-fixed or […]
Bill shock, or getting an energy bill that’s higher than expected, can be incredibly frustrating! But there are ways to avoid it from happening again – and we’re going to tell you how. In this article, we’ll show you what uses the most energy in your house, and what you can do to save on […]
3. Use standby power controllers Standby power controllers can help you cut back on electricity usage and save money. By plugging all of your devices into a standby power controller, you can cut down on phantom energy usage. For example, if one of your devices is drawing power even when it’s off or inactive, unplug […]
Due to the current State of Emergency to slow the spread of COVID-19 the Victorian Government has announced a suspension of high volume activities under the Victorian Energy Upgrade Program from midnight on April 1st — see https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/energy-efficiency/victorian-energy-upgrades for full details. As a result we will be temporarily suspending the free Powerpal installation service for Victorians, and […]
There is no denying that Australian’s have a love affair with solar. According to the Clean Energy Australia Report 2019 rooftop solar energy systems added a record-breaking 1.55 GW of new capacity to the electricity market last year and 1 in 5 Australian’s now have solar on their rooftop. This trend shows no signs of […]
Ever wondered if it’s possible to get your electricity bill down to zero with solar? Well here’s a screenshot from the Origin Energy “My Usage” portal that was recently sent to us by Amanda, a solar homeowner on Sydney’s Northern Beaches: Amanda’s bill isn’t just zero, Origin are actually paying her to be connected to the grid […]
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