Preparing Your Apartment For Winter (and rising energy costs!)
As the winter months approach, many apartment residents in Queensland may be concerned about the rising costs of energy. With…
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How Do EV Charging Stations Affect Power Consumption in an Apartment Building?
Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations can significantly affect power consumption in an apartment building, depending on the number of EVs…
Why Are Power Bills Increasing?
Many strata residents are struggling as gas and power bills soar – but how high could they go? In Queensland…
SMART Technology For Your Apartment and Body Corporate
With rising cost-of-living pressures combined with soaring energy prices, apartment owners and bodies corporate are looking at ways to reduce…
Electricity Prices to Rise from 1 July
July 1 is a huge day for changing electricity prices and how it might impact your energy bills. Australia is…
Winter is Here! Tips for Keeping Your Apartment Warm
Don’t let the winter chill turn your apartment from a comfortable sanctuary into a fridge. According to the Energex website, heating…
Should I Switch Off Power at the Wall?
Household appliances can account for around 30% of household energy use. Many appliances still use power when they’re in standby…
Energy Saving Tips For Summer
Summer is a time to let your har down but with above-average temperatures expected through the season, it’s also becoming…
Using Your Air-Con Efficiently
Spring is here and with the warm weather back you are going to want to make sure your air-conditioner is…
Energy Saving Tips for Spring
Spring is here, and it is the perfect time to cut down costs on energy. Without the generally high heating…
Why is My Power Bill Higher Than Expected?
There are a whole bunch of reasons why your electricity bills will change and they might be things you don’t…
Qld Covid Restrictions: SEQ Coronavirus Rules Explained
SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND LOCKDOWN LIFTED – NEW RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE UNTIL 22 AUGUST, 4PM. The Queensland government is ended its week-long snap…
Tariffs and Off-Peak Times Explained
Different areas in Queensland have different tariffs (your rate paid for energy usage) available to them. Regional Queenslanders may have…
The Queensland Energy Market Explained
How does the electricity market work in QLD? The electricity market in QLD is made up of both Distributors and…
How Your Body Corporate Can Save on Energy
Energy is a big deal in strata communities, with utilities making up between 10% – 30% of the running costs…
How to Save Energy (and money) When Working From Home
With another lockdown announced for most of QLD you will probably find yourself working from home again. By spending more…
What Is An Embedded Network, And Am I In One?
An embedded network is an electricity network between connection points (units, shops, caravans or otherwise) which is not part of…
Warning As Fire Risks Increase In Winter
With the temperature dropping, the risk of fire in your apartment increases as Queenslander’s dust off the electric blankets, pull…
Electric Vehicle Chargers in Strata
As Electronic Vehicles (EV) become more prominent in society the need to have readily available charging stations is increasing. It…
Winter is Coming! Tips for Keeping Your Apartment Warm
Don’t let the winter chill turn your apartment from a comfortable sanctuary into a fridge. According to the Energex website, heating…
10 Energy Saving Tips for Winter
As the days get shorter and the pre-winter chill sets in, it can be all too tempting to crack out…
Tips for Getting Ahead on Bill Payments
Still in the midst of a global pandemic, many Queenslanders may be feeling the strain of the bills stacking up.…
Installing Solar in a Strata Property
Rooftop solar panels are becoming increasingly popular and can help lower electricity costs and act in part as an insurance…
Energy Tips for Autumn
While the weather is still warm, winter has a habit of sneaking up on us. Autumn is the perfect time…
Busting the Energy Saving Myths
When it comes to tips on saving energy there is a lot of misinformation out there and many assumptions that…
How to Reduce your Summer Electricity Bill
Summer is a time to let your har down but with above-average temperatures expected through the season, it’s also becoming…
How to Read your Electricity Bill
Electricity bills can sometimes seem complicated. If you’re struggling to make sense of all the details on your bill, it…