Solar homes face rising fixed fees that cut into bill savings
Energy providers are raising fixed daily supply charges to offset lost revenue from solar adoption, offsetting the savings households earned.
Power retailers are raising fixed daily supply charges as solar adoption grows. One customer's fee nearly doubled from $1.50 to $2.90 per day, adding $126 to his bill over 90 days.
For households relying minimally on the grid, the math turns harsh. Self-generation still works.
Cutting consumption remains the strongest defence against rising bills. Promotional discounts expire quickly and quietly.
Calling your provider to ask about the best rate can yield immediate savings without switching.
- $1.50 to $2.90 per day
- Supply fee jump
- $126 over 90 days
- Extra cost per quarter
- Canberra
- Location
- Lee Hindley, Huglo Solar co-director
- Source
Why it mattersHouseholds that invested in solar to save money are being squeezed by rising fixed fees, threatening to erase those savings if they don't actively shop around.
AustraliaAustralian solar owners face flat fees rising across the grid, making it harder to recover their investment in home generation unless they regularly compare plans.
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