Electricity prices have risen significantly year on year, to the point where it's the primary cost-of-living concern for Australians. Prices are fortunately expected to fall a little in most parts of Australia in the years up to 2022/23, due to lower gas prices and cheaper renewable energy entering the market. All the same, energy bills are a big chunk of most household budgets, and it doesn't help that energy retailer marketing and promotional offers are all but impossible to decipher and compare.
A majority of Australians have accounts with one of the big three – EnergyAustralia, AGL, or Origin – even though there are many better deals out there. However, their dominance is reducing as more people switch to other retailers for better deals, which in turn has forced the big three to improve their offers too. Read full home services article here.