Power Consumption of Washing Machine: Costs and Savings

A typical 5 kg, 3-star washing machine uses about 0.91 kWh per warm wash cycle, costing roughly $0.26, while a cold wash can reduce machine energy use by up to 80%. The number on the appliance's wattage plate doesn't tell you what laundry really costs, because water temperature, load size, cycle settings and timing often […]
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Home Battery Comparison for Australian Homes That Pay Off

Australia's battery market has moved well beyond early adopters. More than 300,000 homes and businesses had a battery, representing about 8% of rooftop-solar properties, while 74,582 household batteries were installed in 2024 alone. The federal rebate then changed the buying calculation again, with 454,753 batteries installed by the end of 2025 and 183,245 units sold […]
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How Many Watts Does a Kettle Use and What It Costs

Most Australian household kettles are rated at 1,850 to 2,400 watts, typically 2,200 to 2,400 watts, and a full boil usually uses about 0.10 to 0.14 kWh, costing a few cents. The exact result depends more on how much water you heat and how long the kettle runs than on the wattage printed on its […]
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Grid Connected Battery Storage in Australia: A Guide

Australia's grid-connected battery systems rose from close to 250,000 to close to 345,000 in a single year. For a household that already owns a battery, that matters because your system is no longer just a backup device or solar add-on. It's becoming part of a much larger, more coordinated electricity system. That shift changes the […]
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Do Dishwashers Use a Lot of Electricity? AU Guide

No, dishwashers are generally moderate electricity users, using about 0.54 to 1.61 kWh per load. A 6-star model may use about 0.3 kWh per cycle, compared with about 0.9 kWh for a 3-star model, costing roughly 15 cents versus 49 cents at an electricity rate of 48.69 cents per kWh. So why do dishwashers sometimes […]
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Pay Bill Electricity in Australia Made Simple

You've opened the electricity bill after a busy week, checked the amount twice and still aren't sure what you're paying for. The bill may show a daily supply charge, usage charges, solar credits, network costs, a due date and several payment options, all on the same page. For homeowners in New South Wales and Queensland, […]
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Virtual Power Plant Software Explained for Homes

You've invested in rooftop solar and a home battery, yet your battery may still be sitting idle during valuable market periods. It might charge when the sun is available and discharge when your household needs power, but that basic routine doesn't account for wholesale price volatility, demand events, network constraints or the value of coordinated […]
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Virtual Power Plant Business Model in Australia Explained

Australia's VPP customer base reached 38,200 participating customers across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia by January 2025, while participation had been growing at an average 21.9% every six months over the preceding two-and-a-half years, according to the ACCC's National Electricity Market reporting. Those figures reframe the virtual power plant business model. A […]
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