Ajust your expectations
It can be hard to find a solution when you have an issue or complaint with your retailer. Bill Hero has partnered with Ajust to help streamline the process
Insights from the ACCC's December 2023 Inquiry into the National Electricity Market
The ACCC has been running its Retail Energy Inquiry since 2018, but has only just discovered what Bill Hero has always known — energy retailers routinely charge their existing customers more than what they offer for new customers. You need to keep switching to stay on the best rates.
Home Energy Audits: A Comprehensive Guide
HEnergy savings is not only about reducing bills but also about improving energy efficiency. It’s important to understand how
Energy Star Ratings
Everything you need to know about how the Energy Star rating system works, the types of appliances it covers, and why it’s essential for Australian households
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Ajust your expectations
It can be hard to find a solution when you have an issue or complaint with your retailer. Bill Hero has partnered with Ajust to help streamline the process
The Solar Duck Curve
Duck curve is the term for reduced daytime network demand due to the growth in rooftop solar. The duck curve brings new challenges and opportunities for the energy industry.
NSW Seniors rebate
The Seniors Energy Rebate is available to help cover the cost of electricity for eligible independent retirees who hold a
Energy Coach - June
It's getting cold! Here are Energy Coach's seasonal tips for staying warm over the winter period ahead.
Mastering Ceiling Fans: Balancing Comfort and Energy Savings
In the quest for a more energy-efficient and comfortable home, ceiling fans are a surprisingly powerful tool. While often
The Essentials of Blower Door Testing: Enhancing Home Energy Efficiency
Understanding how well your home is sealed against air leakage is crucial for home energy efficiency. 'Blower door'
Drying Smart: Energy Efficiency and Clothes Dryers
🔑Key points • Heat pump dryers use 75% less electricity than vented models—saving the average Aussie household $150+ per year
Hot Water System Running Costs Australia 2024 | Bill Hero
How Much Does a Hot Water System Cost to Run? Your hot water system quietly works away, heating water whenever
Energy Coach Calendar
Energy Coach - June
It's getting cold! Here are Energy Coach's seasonal tips for staying warm over the winter period ahead.
Energy Coach - July
It's here - we're in the middle of winter, and most of us are feeling the chill, as well as the pain of high energy bills. Here's our roundup of what you can do to shrink your bills while keeping your home's comfort levels high.
Energy Coach - May
It's getting colder, and its time to get your home ready for winter energy efficiency.
Energy Coach - April
The cool-down is coming, and Energy Coach is here to to help you save through the cooler months ahead.
Tariff types
Time of Use tariffs
Time of Use tariff means different prices will apply for your energy consumption at different times of the day
How to Cut Your Australian Electricity Bill by 50% - 7 Proven Strategies That Work
Australian electricity bills are climbing, but the good news is you have more control over your costs than you might
Single Rate tariffs
Single rate is the simplest electricity tariff, and is still the most common tariff used across Australia.
Smart Meter Acceleration
The AEMC wants to accelerate a universal smart meter rollout, targeting completion of a universal smart meter deployment by 2030.
Appliances
Drying Smart: Energy Efficiency and Clothes Dryers
🔑Key points • Heat pump dryers use 75% less electricity than vented models—saving the average Aussie household $150+ per year
How to Lower Your Gas Bill: Practical Strategies for Australian Households
Australian gas bills consist of two main components that directly impact your total cost: * Daily supply charges are the fixed
How to Cut Your Australian Electricity Bill by 50% - 7 Proven Strategies That Work
Australian electricity bills are climbing, but the good news is you have more control over your costs than you might
Smart Dishwasher Use for Energy Savings
Dishwashers are more water-efficient and more effective than hand-washing. Here are our top tips to get the best performance and the highest efficiency from your dishwasher.
Partners
Ajust your expectations
It can be hard to find a solution when you have an issue or complaint with your retailer. Bill Hero has partnered with Ajust to help streamline the process
Get Reminded Green
Bill Hero is proud to partner with GetReminded to provide always-on energy bill monitoring to GetReminded users
Windpower
Get Guaranteed Savings on your energy bills. Bill Hero automatically compares every bill, and helps you switch when you can save, so you'll always stay on the best-priced plan. Say goodbye to bill shock, and hello to Savings as a Service.
Green & Renewables
Queensland scheme to encourage home batteries
Queensland has announced a new Battery Booster Rebate Scheme to encourage the uptake of home battery storage systems. Rebates of up to $4,000 are available to QLD households that install eligible battery storage systems.
Find the cheapest and greenest energy plans
Buying Green energy is a minefield, but Bill Hero will help you find and buy the right Green energy plan from the right retailer, at the right price for you.
The "Sun Tax" Is Here — But It's Not What the Headlines Want You to Think
If you've got solar panels, you've probably heard the term "sun tax" thrown around.
Vic minimum FiT requirement to be repealed?
Fairfax media reports that the mandated minumum FiT in Victoria will be removed, rates can only get lower.
Newsletter
Savings as a Service - Issue #13
After a tumultuous 9 months of severe price increases, spot prices across the NEM are returning to normal levels. Will retail prices follow?
Savings as a Service - Issue #11
Energy price shocks continue to impact the retail market, but the Energy Price Relief Plan, including caps to wholesale gas and coal pricing, might mean we're near the top of the retail price rollercoaster.
Savings as a Service - Issue #10
Things have 'stabilised' in the retail energy market, which is good, except for the unfortunate reality that energy prices have stabilised at a level far higher than they were in May 2022.
Savings as a Service - Issue #8
The Market Madness shows no sign of abating, but Bill Hero will help make sure you're always on the best priced plan, no matter what happens in the market.
Energy Industry
Ajust your expectations
It can be hard to find a solution when you have an issue or complaint with your retailer. Bill Hero has partnered with Ajust to help streamline the process
The Solar Duck Curve
Duck curve is the term for reduced daytime network demand due to the growth in rooftop solar. The duck curve brings new challenges and opportunities for the energy industry.
NSW Seniors rebate
The Seniors Energy Rebate is available to help cover the cost of electricity for eligible independent retirees who hold a
Power Bills Drop by $200: First Regulatory Price Cut After Years of Increases
In welcome news for energy consumers, default offer prices are falling for the first time in years.