Connect Electricity Guide

Electricity is, of course, a huge part of the lives of most Australians. Our lights, kitchen & bathroom appliances, TVs and computers all run on electricity, along with many other items that we use every day. In fact, electricity has become so embedded in our daily activities that it becomes very easy to take it for granted. Until the arrival of the monthly bill, that is.

Energy is expensive, and the costs are growing. Consumers throughout Australia are noticing significant increases in their monthly energy bills, and price hikes are expected to continue. Industry professionals predict that the cost of electricity will double – perhaps even triple – within the next ten years.

Ever-increasing energy prices – and revelations of worse yet to come – might be making you feel powerless against your monthly bills, but don’t resign yourself just yet. You might be one of the thousands of Australians currently paying more than they need to for electricity.

Have a look through our electricity guide for more information about changing electricity, disconnecting electricity, new electricity connections, electricity deregulation, electricity connection and disconnection costs and how to save money by switching electricity providers.

Electricity finds its way to your home through a complex series of processes. Once it has been generated, it must be transported and then distributed through a network; connecting your home to the network supply – and charging you for your usage – is the responsibility of an energy retailer.

Since deregulation began in the late 1990s, electricity retail has become a competitive market in most Australian states. As many as twelve retailers now operate in some states; if you’ve never compared your electricity plan against the competition, you may well be missing out on a much cheaper deal on electricity. And there’s no question of compromising on quality – energy retail is quite separate from the generation and distribution parts of process, so the actual supply of electricity remains the same regardless of the retailer.

Switching to a cheaper plan is surprisingly easy and quick – you could start saving money on electricity as soon as today.