Is your budget looking a little more ‘vending machine’ than usual this month?
If you feel like you’ve got less money for basics at the moment, you’re probably right.
Food bills are up around 7%, fuel costs rose a whopping 26% since January, and your power bill (that’s already gone up this year) is going up AGAIN - for both electricity and gas.
There’s nothing like a power bill shock to put a dent in your wallet.
Electricity prices rose by an average of 20% in 2022, and they’re set to go up by another 30% in 2023. Gas prices are also increasing by an average of 44% over the next 18 months.
You’re not powerless though.
Switch Your Account:
Last year, there were less than 50 energy providers vying for your business in Australia. Now, you’ve got more than double this number*. If you haven’t compared energy providers lately, you could be missing out on a better deal - and every dollar counts right now, doesn’t it?
We get that energy plans can be a bit much, with off-peak rates and cents per kilo-WHAT?
Compare Club’s energy experts are trained to save you money on your energy bill, and we do the leg work. We compare current offers and look at your usage patterns, and your location, to find you a better deal.
Knowledge is power, and a good way to make sure you’re getting value for your energy dollar. You can also try these energy-saving tips:
Free Energy Saving Tips:
Heating & Cooling Your Home:
This accounts for about 40-50% of your power use. Try to only heat or cool the rooms you’re using. Set your heating between 18°C and 20°C and your cooling between 25°C and 27°C. Your energy use increases 5-10% with every degree you increase or decrease your temperature settings**.
Sealing Off for 25% Savings:
Draught-proofing your home’s gaps and cracks to stop (warm or cool) air leaking out is one of the most effective - and cheapest - ways to cut your power bill by as much as 25%. Use a draught stopper under doors.
Tread Lightly:
Lights use up to 8-15% of the average Aussie energy budget. It’s summer right now, and natural light is free. If you must switch on to work, try using reading lamps for a more efficient and targeted lighting solution - and of course, remember to switch off when you leave the room!
These energy saving measures will help cut your power costs, but the quickest - and easiest - way to make the biggest difference to your energy costs is to make sure you're on the best plan you can find.
