Australia's energy crisis is widening the gulf between rich and poor households according to a new report that shows costs accelerating much faster for consumers on low and middle incomes. Key points: Energy Consumers Australia says power costs are rising faster for poorer households than wealthy ones Electricity bills have jumped 20 per cent on average this year and further …
The body representing household and small business power users is pushing for greater safeguards to protect consumers from faulty solar panels and misleading advice, amid a spike in complaints over dodgy installations. Key points: An energy consumers lobby has launched a campaign to better protect customers The move comes following a "flood" of complaints over solar panels Regulators have limited …
For Ian Davies, the run of ill-fortune over the past few years has been almost too much to bear. Key points: An Energy Consumers Australia survey finds confidence in the national electricity market is collapsing among users Just one in four consumers believes the market is delivering in their interests The NEM has been hit by record high prices, a …