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6 Reasons Why Your Smart Meter is a Smart Idea
What is a smart meter? Smart meters (sometimes called digital meters) are instrumental in tracking and monitoring your electricity usage. By replacing old, analogue meters, smart meters allow users to only pay for the power they consume. Smart meters can also help you monitor your energy usage and automatically send this information to your energy […]
Your Energy Meter – A Helpful and Illustrated Guide
We often get calls from customers asking how to read and make sense of their energy meters. Next Business Energy want to simplify your energy experience, so we’ve broken it down for you. Whether you have a dial, cyclo, digital or smart reader, once you know how to read your meter, the process is straightforward. […]
Energy Saving Tips – A Helpful and Easy Guide
Because we think you deserve better, we’ve compiled a helpful and easy guide outlining energy saving tips to help you better manage your energy usage: Building Keep your windows double glazed to prevent unnecessary heat from escaping. Buildings can benefit from high-quality roof installation. It can keep you warm in winter and cool in the […]
Costs and Considerations For Solar in Business
There are many business costs and considerations regarding solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, in addition to just the solar panel cost. Below we answer some of our most frequently asked questions… How many solar panels do I need? The goal for many businesses that choose to install a solar PV system on the roof of their […]
Reference Price and Default Market Offer (DMO) FAQs
Q. What is the reference price? A. The reference price is a benchmark that consumers can use to compare energy deals to ensure they are on the best deal. Q. How does the reference price relate to standing offers? A. A standing offer can not be priced higher than the Default Market Offer. Q. When […]
Best Offer FAQs
Q. What is Best Offer? A. Victorian residential and small business customers will be notified by their energy retailer if another plan with the same retailer could save them money and if so, how much. This will be known as, ‘Best Offer’. Q. When is Best Offer being introduced? A. Best Offer will be available […]
Victorian Default Offer (VDO) FAQs
Q. What is the Victorian Default Offer? A. The Victorian Default Offer (VDO) is an independent, flat rate set by the Victorian Government that is available through your energy retailer. Q. When can I access the VDO? A. The VDO will be available from 1st July 2019. Q. Will I automatically transfer to the Victorian […]
Payment Difficulty Framework FAQs
Q. What is the Payment Difficulty Framework? A. The Payment Difficulty Framework is available to Victorian residential customers who are finding it difficult to pay their energy bills. Q. What are the key objectives of the Payment Difficulty Framework? A. The key objectives are: Help Victorian residential customers avoid getting into debt with their energy […]