Cost of Living Tip – Energy Review

MOVING IS A GREAT TIME TO LOOK FOR A BETTER ENERGY DEAL

With cost of living concerns high on the agenda of every Australian household there are simple steps that you can take yourself to review your outgoing expenses.

One of the greatest areas of cost savings is regularly reviewing your energy supplier commitments. A natural time to do this is when you are moving home.

Comparing energy providers costs nothing – but it could save you a lot of money.

AUSTRALIA'S ENERGY MARKET IS MORE COMPETITIVE THAN EVER.

The latest Australian Energy Regulator report reveals 15 new retailers have entered the Australian gas and electricity market in the past year alone.

All that healthy competition means consumers can capitalise on excellent new gas and electricity deals.

In fact, the Australian Energy Market Commission's 2019 review found customers could save up to $760 a year in power bills by switching to a cheaper plan.

ADVANTAGES OF SHOPPING YOUR CONNECTIONS SERVICES

Regardless of if and when you are moving, some advantages of shopping around for your energy are:

Cheaper deals: if you haven't reviewed your energy provider in a while and are worried you could be paying too much.

Better service: if you're not 100 percent satisfied with the level of service you're receiving from your current provider.

Greener energy: if you're thinking of joining the 2.68 million Australians already saving money, cutting pollution, and adding value to their homes through solar panels.

At Century 21 we have partnered with YourPorter, who can provide you with a tailored solution and can find you a better deal – simply upload your most recent electricity and gas bills to review. https://yourporter.resiconnect.com.au/free-bill-comparison/CENCOR05121

One last tip – Monitor your energy usage: If you aren't sure what items Independent – we are not aligned with or owned by any energy retailer. We have created a in your home are driving up your panel of providers to compete for your business bills, try a tool like Powerpal. The average user reports seeing savings of up to 15% on their energy bills. It's even free for eligible Victorian homes.