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 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
What is an energy tariff?
The type and configuration of your electricity meter governs how you can be charged for your electricity usage.
Default Offers announced for FY26
New Default Offer pricing has been announced for FY 2026. Here's everything you need to know.
Sign Up for Savings as a Service
Savings as a Service is the newsletter from Bill Hero. Subscribe now and get your energy savings tips and information delivered fresh to your inbox every month.
Latest
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
Get Reminded Green
Bill Hero is proud to partner with GetReminded to provide always-on energy bill monitoring to GetReminded users
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.
Regional QLD energy prices to increase 28%
Retail energy prices in regional QLD will increase 28% from 1 July
ACCC Targets Virtual Power Plant Market Concentration: What It Means for You
Australia's energy regulator is taking a closer look at virtual power plants as big retailers snap up smaller operators. Here's what the ACCC's scrutiny means for your energy choices.
When can retailers increase prices?
Energy prices are up, so let's check the rules on when, how often, and by how much retailers can increase their prices. Here's everything you need to know.
What happens when your retailer fails?
If your energy retailer suddenly goes out of business, the 'Retailer of Last Resort' rules kick in, and you'll be transferred to a new retailer
Time of Use tariffs
Time of Use tariff means different prices will apply for your energy consumption at different times of the day
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
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.
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
Partners
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.
SolarQuotes
Welcome to SolarQuotes users! Since 2009, SolarQuotes has helped over 633,301 people get high quality solar quotes all over
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
Compare and save on sun tax australia. Find the best energy plans and start saving today.
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
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.
Regional QLD energy prices to increase 28%
Retail energy prices in regional QLD will increase 28% from 1 July
ACCC Targets Virtual Power Plant Market Concentration: What It Means for You
Australia's energy regulator is taking a closer look at virtual power plants as big retailers snap up smaller operators. Here's what the ACCC's scrutiny means for your energy choices.
When can retailers increase prices?
Energy prices are up, so let's check the rules on when, how often, and by how much retailers can increase their prices. Here's everything you need to know.