Energy awareness
Keep cool, save energy and spend less this summer
Staying cool this summer doesn't have to cost you more. By making small, practical changes, like cooling smarter, stopping heat from entering your home and using appliances efficiently, you could reduce your use and keep energy bills under control.
Stay warm, save energy and spend less this winter
Staying warm this winter doesn’t have to cost more. By making small, practical changes, like adjusting your heating, blocking draughts, donning socks and using appliances wisely, you can reduce energy use and save on energy bills.
Midday Power Saver: 3 hours for free, every day
The Victorian Midday Power Saver is a Victorian Government initiative that offers eligible households 3 hours of free electricity between 11am and 2pm each day. It can help you shift electricity usage patterns and save money on your electricity bills.
A renter’s guide to going electric
Thinking about going electric in a rental? Victoria is moving away from gas in homes to using electricity to power efficient, electric products and appliances. Learn what it means for renters in Victoria, including new minimum energy standards, appliance checks and what to do if something breaks.
Saving energy costs in a rental
Whether you’re looking for a new home to rent, you’ve been renting short-term or your rental has been your home for years, there are practical ways to reduce energy bills, improve comfort and prepare for an increasingly electric future.
How to read your energy bills
When you use Easy Electric SEC to explore going electric, we’ll ask you to enter some data about your home in Victoria and your household’s electricity and gas use. If you want to get a more accurate estimate, you can add data from one or more energy bills. This article explains where to find the info on your bill to enter, and gives you some tips for reading your energy bills.
Ways to save money in your home
Knowing where your home uses energy is a great starting point. Use this article to plan changes you could make to reduce your energy usage and your energy bills.