FACTSHEETS

2021 – 2022 NPI Data

The following is an analysis of the 5 year trends in National Pollutant Inventory reports from the
Commonwealth government
The slides are the aggregated NPI results from coal fired electricity generators across Australia.

Extreme weather and electricity supply fact sheet

Extreme weather and electricity supply

Heatwaves and extreme weather can mean higher electricity demand periods. The Australian Energy Council and Energy Networks Australia highlight how the power system manages additional risks on higher demand days.

Financial support: Help to stay on top of your bills

Energy retailers offer a broad range of confidential assistance and can help you to manage upcoming bills. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with other money concerns, you can also contact a financial counsellor. Financial counsellors are skilled professionals who can help you plan your way out of debt.

Winter energy bills: Avoid a shock

This factsheet aims to help consumers use less energy and save money on their winter bills. It highlights the changes consumers can make at home, and also details the average costs for electricity and gas, based on location and season.

Help to stay on top of your energy bill: COVID-19 support

Need some extra help to stay on top of your bills? Retailers offer a range of customer support measures. Learn how your energy retailer can help if you've been impacted by COVID-19.

Home office energy savings

With more people now working from home, these energy efficiency tips offer practical advice that can help to cut your energy use and bills.

Household energy bills: Breakdown

Energy bills vary depending on the retailer and energy plan chosen. Bills also reflect how electricity is supplied: Generators, distributors and retailers are all involved in delivering power.

Default market offers

A default offer is intended to be a cap on the price retailers are allowed to charge their customers currently on standing offers.

Demand response

Demand response - or demand management - is when an eligible electricity customer chooses to voluntarily reduce or shift their energy use.

Western Australia

Western Australia has three major electricity networks that cover different regions of the state: The South West Interconnected System, North West Interconnected System and regional power.

The National Electricity Market

Wholesale electricity in eastern and southern Australia is traded through the National Electricity Market - the world’s longest interconnected power system.

What are Smart Meters?

Smart meters - also called advanced or digital meters - replace a household’s old existing meter with upgraded digital technology.

Q&A: South Australian energy market

South Australia has experienced large increases in wholesale electricity prices, which has raised questions about the state’s high levels of renewable energy.