[Parrot]

I have not changed provider as it’s a case of “ better the devil you than the devil you don’t”

 

[Greg350]

I have not changed provider as it’s a case of “ better the devil you than the devil you don’t”

Why don't you want to save money? You can change as often as you like as long as you're not in contract. Most are monthly now anyway, not 12 or 24 months.

 

[DLHM]

I wish I could change my electricity provider. I’ve had a quick look into it but, but the strata company in the apartment building I live in dictates the rules.

If I want to change, I’d have to move. It wasn’t like this when I first moved in three years ago.

 

[vanessa_rogers2013@outloo]

Changing providers quite often isn't as simple as you think, and in general most will only offer a "honeymoon" deal just to suck you in as is often the case with other utility bills. As for being transparent....have found that you don't always get informed about the changes in supply charges. The suppliers seem to think that you won't notice a few cents here or there but it does make a difference over the course of the year. Hopefully the new laws being brought in will lead to greater transparency??

 

[elaine41]

So why do we have to wait until the end of next year for these changes to take place? Energy companies could implement them NOW if the govt had the guts to force them to act. I know they are supposed to tell you if there is a better deal available now but it doesn't always happen. A couple of months ago, when my charges went up too much for me, I rang my company to complain &, miraculously they found a better deal was available. We have to force these companies to act responsibly & not use customers as cash cows for their businesses.

 

[Southmelbswans]

I wish I could change my electricity provider. I’ve had a quick look into it but, but the strata company in the apartment building I live in dictates the rules.

If I want to change, I’d have to move. It wasn’t like this when I first moved in three years ago.

If you Body Corporate committee is doing their job they will be comparing prices. Where my friend lives they are paying about 30% of what I am paying through compare. If your committee not comparing vote them out at next AGM!!!!

 

[Monks]

They are all the same it is a Federal Government body that dictates the prices that the energy companies charge, then they play the blame game and offer us a rebate payment to help pay for what they some how have a bit of control over in the first place, private over sea's corporate company's running it or is it the federal Government getting some sort off kick back from private enterprise

 

[Southmelbswans]

So why do we have to wait until the end of next year for these changes to take place? Energy companies could implement them NOW if the govt had the guts to force them to act. I know they are supposed to tell you if there is a better deal available now but it doesn't always happen. A couple of months ago, when my charges went up too much for me, I rang my company to complain &, miraculously they found a better deal was available. We have to force these companies to act responsibly & not use customers as cash cows for their businesses.

The company I am with does tell you if a better plan is available or not and they say it is a government requirement to tell you so it already in force - certainly her in QLD!!

 

[pbattershill]

Does not take effect until December 2026. A suggestion for people now to check if you are getting the best deal go to:
https://www.energymadeeasy.gov.au
This is a comparison site that is not swayed by deals from energy retailers.

 

[Greg350]

Changing providers quite often isn't as simple as you think, and in general most will only offer a "honeymoon" deal just to suck you in as is often the case with other utility bills. As for being transparent....have found that you don't always get informed about the changes in supply charges. The suppliers seem to think that you won't notice a few cents here or there but it does make a difference over the course of the year. Hopefully the new laws being brought in will lead to greater transparency??

Honeymoon rates? I haven't noticed that with electricity, internet yes. And changes are and MUST be notified to you.

 

[Greg350]

So why do we have to wait until the end of next year for these changes to take place? Energy companies could implement them NOW if the govt had the guts to force them to act. I know they are supposed to tell you if there is a better deal available now but it doesn't always happen. A couple of months ago, when my charges went up too much for me, I rang my company to complain &, miraculously they found a better deal was available. We have to force these companies to act responsibly & not use customers as cash cows for their businesses.

My company has been doing it for ages now.

 

[7777]

I wish I could change my electricity provider. I’ve had a quick look into it but, but the strata company in the apartment building I live in dictates the rules.

If I want to change, I’d have to move. It wasn’t like this when I first moved in three years ago.

Good morning dear member DLHM, thankyou for your post. Dear DLHM, have you tried calling different electricity providers and telling them that you would like to change your electricity provider. Let them know about the the strata company in the apparent. Let the new electricity company talk to the strata company on your behalf. The electrical metre room in a strata building, are usually on common property, but individual units metres are now supplied and owned by the Electricity provider. The strata company are not using your electricity supply and they are not paying for you electricity bills. Therefore, they have no right to tell you which electricity provider you want to go with. You can also call The Strata Management Services on (02) 94569965. This department are strata managers who help with all matters relating to strata schemes and community living. They will be able to help you with your request to change your Electricity provider. Have a beautiful day.

 

[Towing]

The electricity producers may be generating more electricity but it is costing more too
Check the supply charge too. You may find it has increased too. Supply charge applies to gas too.

 

[Tipsy]

I cant see any reason what so ever for any price increase in elctricity except increasing these gutless arseholes profit... nothing but bloody greed, the green energy system from wind and solar is nothing but a profiteering scam.

 

[7777]

Dear member DLHM, thankyou for your post. Call The Strata Management Services department, they will be able to assist you with your request to change your ectricity provider, their phone number is. (02)94569965. Their office is open from Monday to Friday , 8.am - 6pm to answer your call. These are strata managers, who help with all matters relating to strata schemes and community living. Their email is [email protected]. Wishing you success in your communication with The Strata Management Services.

 

[Squizzy1]

It is a Govt. Dept. that sets pricing, and for some odd reason they always increase, even while providers offer lower rates to win ur custom, they may raise rates 3% then offer 7% off the base rate, so why the rise and all the confusing jargon. My opinion is, however it is generated energy will never be cheaper than it is today. The only saviour the individual has is solar if they can, I have not had a bill in over a decade.

 

[7777]

It is a Govt. Dept. that sets pricing, and for some odd reason they always increase, even while providers offer lower rates to win ur custom, they may raise rates 3% then offer 7% off the base rate, so why the rise and all the confusing jargon. My opinion is, however it is generated energy will never be cheaper than it is today. The only saviour the individual has is solar if they can, I have not had a bill in over a decade.

Dear member Squizzy1, thankyou for your post. Dear Squizzy1, how do manage to not get any bill in over a decade. Is it because you have solar. Have a lovely day.

 

[DLHM]

Dear member DLHM, thankyou for your post. Call The Strata Management Services department, they will be able to assist you with your request to change your ectricity provider, their phone number is. (02)94569965. Their office is open from Monday to Friday , 8.am - 6pm to answer your call. These are strata managers, who help with all matters relating to strata schemes and community living. Their email is [email protected]. Wishing you success in your communication with The Strata Management Services.

Thank you @7777 for you interest and time with this matter. I’ll see what I can do. I am in WA (Perth), so I’d have to find out if they help or can direct me to a Strata Management service here.

Once again, thank you 7777.

 

[Cheezil]

All I saw in this article was price rises coming, the rest means nothing really: they will still rip us off- jus means they'll have to show us a bit more clearly how much they are ripping us off!