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15 December , 2022

Free solar advice for Australian households and businesses

Australian households and small businesses now have access to a free online solar PV savings calculator, backed by a $946,399 investment from the Australian Government and tailored to individual property needs. Led by the University of New South Wales and the Australian PV Institute and designed by engineers, the SunSPOT tool has been upgraded to…

11 November , 2022

Consumers International call for action at COP27

Consumers International will join with Heads of State, ministers and activists in Egypt for the largest annual gathering on climate action. COP27 takes place against the backdrop of the energy and food crises, extreme weather events and record greenhouse gas emissions. Importantly, COP27 is calling for adaptation and finance to low and middle-income countries and…

2 November , 2022

Energy concessions failing to reach low-income Australians

At least 1 in 5 eligible low-income households in the National Energy Market are not receiving their energy concession, a new report from the Consumer Policy Research Centre (CPRC) has found. CPRC, CEO, Erin Turner, released the report today and called on state and federal governments to review the concessions system to ensure it works…

14 June , 2016

Calling for nominations for the Deni Greene Award

The Deni Greene Award is now in its fourth year. Based on the success of the 2013, 2014 and 2015 Awards, it has a continuing relationship with the Bob Brown Foundation. The award was planned to run for 5 years, so this is the second last year of the award.

30 September , 2015

Renewable energy

Renewable energy is very much in the news and of interest to consumers.

4 May , 2013

Urgent action needed to combat energy poverty

The Public Interest Advocacy Centre says households struggle with even most modest price increase

12 January , 2013 1 comment

CHOICE tips: stay cool for less

Save money and energy by cooling your home wisely

16 August , 2012

We know why power prices are up, but what should we do?

Government needs to ensure that we have the lowest cost industry that meets future societal needs.

17 April , 2012

Consumer Action calls on Energy Market Commission to ease energy bills by proceeding with rule-change

In a submission lodged yesterday, the Consumer Action Law Centre called for the Australian Energy Market Commission to proceed with an energy rule change that would put downward pressure on household energy bills.

5 April , 2012

Energy retailers urged to end to door-to-door sales

CFA member, the Consumer Action Law Centre has challenged Australia’s energy retailers to put an end to door-to-door energy sales.

8 March , 2012 0 comments

CHOICE puts energy switching sites under the spotlight

CHOICE says some consumers could end up out of pocket by more than $300 because of inconsistent results from energy switching websites.

16 February , 2012 0 comments

The consumer experience of door to door energy sales in Victoria

A paper released by the Consumer Utilities Advocacy Centre (CUAC) examines Victorian consumers’ experiences of door-to-door energy sales in Victoria, and outlines CUAC’s policy positions on door-to-door sales.