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Man installing solar pv system on rooftop

16 Aug 2021 14:05

AEMC passes revamped plan to charge solar owners for exporting power

Written by Phillip Portman

Demand-based pricing will soon be introduced for solar panel owners who export electricity back to the grid, but free options will remain. Read more.

customers applying for eapa assistance

6 Aug 2021 10:53

Further energy bill assistance announced for NSW families impacted by COVID-19 pandemic

Written by Phillip Portman

Households in NSW who need extra assistance paying their energy bills will be eligible for more financial support through the EAPA scheme. Read more.

3 Aug 2021 15:34

AER announces rules to protect energy customers who struggle during lockdown

Written by Phillip Portman

Customers currently locked down in NSW and QLD won’t have their energy disconnected under new AER rules – providing they advise their retailer if they’re struggling.

women shopping in supermarket

3 Aug 2021 10:37

The supermarket tricks to get you spending more – and how to avoid them

Written by William Jolly

Here are some of the top tricks and tactics your local shop could employ to get you to spend more.

man installing solar pv system on roof

2 Aug 2021 10:10

Majority of Aussies back controversial plan to charge solar owners for exporting power

Written by Phillip Portman

A plan that could see solar panel owners charged for sending electricity back to the grid has been strongly backed by consumers, a new survey shows. Read more.

Power lines stretching across blue sky

27 Jul 2021 08:29

You can now get home and car insurance from an energy company… but is it a good idea?

Written by Eliza Buglar

You can now get home and car insurance from an energy company… but is it a good idea? Find out more with Compare the Market.

SA concession couple applying for the switch for solar program

26 Jul 2021 11:52

South Australians may be eligible for a free solar system under new pilot program

Written by Phillip Portman

With the Switch for Solar pilot program, eligible SA residents can switch concessions for free solar PV systems. Learn more.

23 Jun 2021 14:37

Majority of Australians don’t act on their insurance renewal notices – and it could be costing them

Written by Eliza Buglar

A Compare the Market survey found most Australians don't take any action with their home and car insurance renewals, but industry changes are set to help.

A Skyline of Waste - Biggest Producers of Waste

14 May 2021 09:08

A Skyline of Waste

Written by Compare the Market

Discover which countries generate the most plastic waste, and which have the highest waste per capita, as well as the ones with the best recycling schemes.

The Cost of Working From Home Around the World

28 Jan 2021 13:21

The Cost of Working From Home Around the World

Written by Compare the Market

What is the additional cost of working from home? We’ve looked at how some of these costs could stack up throughout the month and how they compare around the world.