Tango new power rates...

aussie_paul · Guru

Tango new power rates...

Are We Lost · Guru

I am with AGL (NSW) and received notifications of similar increases. Not quite as steep and slightly lower rates ... perhaps a different state? Still painful. I also find it unconscionable that once your typical 12 month contract ends they put you on a plan that nobody would choose if they had sense. When they send notification that your plan is ending ..... CHECK if they have a better plan.

DeBe · Guru

Come to SA where we are suposedly the green state. My last bill i was charged for my exported power, now been sorted. Only get 5c /Kw for export power. I also get a 22% discount on the bill if paid before a certain date. Talk about smoke & mirrors with power companys.

Craig1 · Guru

Leaving my checks till next week, maybe a bit more sense then. Two letter from Origin with two different prices so far.

" But Craig, you are a valued customer and we have put you on the best deal " ha ha

Are We Lost · Guru

Wow. $0.76 per kWh is close enough to double what I am already peeved about. The green state ..... and all the porkies we were told, and still being told about how all this "free" energy from the sun and wind was going to make it cheaper.

I see the Reference Price is set nationally but differs according to where you are. But there is not such a huge difference, and there is the DMO (Link to Default Market Offer) that limits the prices charged to consumers.

Have you checked if you are on the best plan, or other providers?

Mein · Senior Member

There are many, many items and services in Australia which are now excessively costly due to both action and inaction by governments of both major political parties during the past 40 or so years.

Countries where the cost of electricity (kw/h) is MUCH cheaper than Australia:-

Singapore

France

Poland

New Zealand

Hong Kong

Norway

Philippines

USA

Brazil

Israel

Iceland

South Africa

Cambodia

Thailand

Canada

South Korea

. . . and more.

Kebbin · Guru

Energy Australia NSW residents last bill in May;

Peak 7am-5pm Week Days .6985

Shoulder 5pm-10pm Week Days .3903

Off Peak Weekends .2667

yobarr · Guru

Kebbin wrote:
Energy Australia NSW residents last bill in May;

Peak 7am-5pm Week Days .6985

Shoulder 5pm-10pm Week Days .3903

Off Peak Weekends .2667

Having been heavily involved in Solar sales in a previous life, with the associated analysis of power bills, I'd be checking those rates, as they make no sense.

Will do some research, if I find time, and get back to you.

What is your post code? Cheers

-- Edited by yobarr on Friday 7th of July 2023 12:20:06 PM

aussie_paul · Guru

3352 Yobarr.

Whenarewethere · Guru

We are on Energy Australia default.

Daily Supply Charge $0.935, now $0.957

Peak usage (one rate) $0.300179, now $0.3775750

Most of our usage will be in the evening with heating, cooking etc.

We use typically a bit less 4000kWh a year (3500kWh was lowest), of this a higher portion is in winter due to heating.

We don't have gas in our building.

It's a block of units so solar cells I don't see ever happening (we would have to replace the roof tiles first, about $60k).

Whenarewethere · Guru

I have thought of getting the two separate meters supplied through one meter. That would be a saving of $349.30 less the electrician's cost amortised over X number of years. A third meter I got the garage rewired to one of our units as soon as we bought it as it would be a bit rude that tennants be paying for our garage electricity (unit let without garage).

$/kW 0.3775750 x 4000kWh = $1510.30

Daily fee $0.957 x 365 x 2 meters = $698.61

yobarr · Guru

aussie_paul wrote:
3352 Yobarr.

Hi Paul. Bit too tired to concentrate enough to give helpful advice, but you may wish to access wattever.com.au , where you can compare various providers in your area.

Being able to understand your bill is the first step, as is being aware of your usage patterns.

Having a decent Solar system is a no-brainer with many customers that I sold to in the Ballarat area eliminating their bill.

In Brisbane I had a large 4 bedroom house, and my late Mrs used to like using the AC or the reverse cycle heater, depending on the season. I NEVER ever got a power bill, and I used to get a cheque each year for over $1000.

Having your Hot Water (assuming electric) on the T11 meter, with an HW timer, is a big help. HW cylinder should be 315 litre, or more, for a family home. Small HW systems DO NOT save money, and standard Solar Hot Water (panels) is a waste of money.

There are many other tips that I could give, but maybe another time. Good luck, but I am happy to help if you have questions. Cheers

-- Edited by yobarr on Saturday 8th of July 2023 02:48:31 PM

aussie_paul · Guru

yobarr wrote:
aussie_paul wrote:
3352 Yobarr.
Hi Paul. Bit too tired to concentrate enough to give helpful advice, but you may wish to access wattever.com.au , where you can compare various providers in your area.
Being able to understand your bill is the first step, as is being aware of your usage patterns.
Having a decent Solar system is a no-brainer with many customers that I sold to in the Ballarat area eliminating their bill.
In Brisbane I had a large 4 bedroom house, and my late Mrs used to like using the AC or the reverse cycle heater, depending on the season. I NEVER ever got a power bill, and I used to get a cheque each year for over $1000.
Having your Hot Water (assuming electric) on the T11 meter, with an HW timer, is a big help. HW cylinder should be 315 litre, or more, for a family home. Small HW systems DO NOT save money, and standard Solar Hot Water (panels) is a waste of money.
There are many other tips that I could give, but maybe another time. Good luck, but I am happy to help if you have questions. Cheers

-- Edited by yobarr on Saturday 8th of July 2023 02:48:31 PM

Thanks Yobarr. (Y)

Craig1 · Guru

Changed to Red Energy yesterday, gas and elec.