There are a whole bunch of reasons why your electricity bills will change and they might be things you don’t even notice. To assist you in understanding why there might be variations with your power bills we’ve put together a checklist highlighting the most common reasons that will change your bill. Changing Seasons Seasons and…
SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND LOCKDOWN LIFTED – NEW RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE UNTIL 22 AUGUST, 4PM. The Queensland government is ended its week-long snap lockdown at 4pm on Sunday 8 August for 11 local government areas in south-east Queensland. The local government areas leaving lockdown are : Brisbane City; Moreton Bay; Gold Coast; Ipswich; Lockyer Valley; Logan City; Noosa Shire; Redland…
Different areas in Queensland have different tariffs (your rate paid for energy usage) available to them. Regional Queenslanders may have limited choice of tariffs, as the market is regulated by the Queensland Competition Authority. Residents in South-East Queensland however have more options when it comes to tariffs. Keep in mind that the names of different…
How does the electricity market work in QLD? The electricity market in QLD is made up of both Distributors and Providers (also known as a Retailer) Distributors Distributors supply energy to your home. In Queensland energy distributors include: Energex (South-East QLD), Ergon Energy (regional QLD), and Essential Energy (areas around Goondiwindi, close to QLD/NSW border). Electricity…
Energy is a big deal in strata communities, with utilities making up between 10% – 30% of the running costs of an average strata building. So, the argument is there to invest in future savings now, by spending a little. There are a variety of ways body corporates can save money and reduce energy usage.…
With another lockdown announced for most of QLD you will probably find yourself working from home again. By spending more time at home, higher electricity bills can be expected. However, there are many effective ways to save energy when working from home. If you’re home now doubles as your office, these tips could help keep…
An embedded network is an electricity network between connection points (units, shops, caravans or otherwise) which is not part of the main electricity network. In Queensland, there are the main power and water grids (on-street powerlines and water pipes) which supply utilities to houses, unit blocks and businesses. An embedded network is the smaller network…
With the temperature dropping, the risk of fire in your apartment increases as Queenslander’s dust off the electric blankets, pull out the portable heaters and rev up the fireplace again to stay warm. The winter months typically see the highest number of structure fires compared to any other period of the year. There are a…
As Electronic Vehicles (EV) become more prominent in society the need to have readily available charging stations is increasing. It is probable that strata Owners, Tenants and Visitors will one day view charging stations within apartment buildings as the norm. While the demand for charging stations is currently limited, it is important that bodies corporate…
Don’t let the winter chill turn your apartment from a comfortable sanctuary into a fridge. According to the Energex website, heating and cooling account for a massive 25 per cent of the average household’s energy use, so it makes sense to cut it where you can. So, how do you keep your apartment warm during the…