Energy Insights
Tips on how to save energy, energy industry news, Powershop announcements.
Moving interstate in Australia
Advice to help when moving interstate across Australian to a new home. Whether moving to a state capital or a regional area, moving a greater distance requires a bit more planning. Here are some suggested approaches to make it easier.
Different types of home EV chargers in Australia
Advice to help electric vehicle owners understand what the varieties of home EV chargers are available and suitable for Australian homes.
Moving house guide and checklist
Moving house doesn't have to be super stressful. Getting things prepared in advance with a strategy and checklists will help your move stay on track.
How double glazed windows can help your home
Energy efficiency and energy costs impact everyone. If you are a home owner, it makes sense that double glazed windows are something you might consider. In Powershop's Energy Insights, we breakdown some of the jargon and take a look at some of the benefits.
What is natural gas?
Natural gas helps power a lot of homes and businesses across Australia. Here we try and explain a bit more about what it is, and how Powershop provides gas to our customers.
Wind Energy 101
How Wind Farms Generate Electricity - Think of this as a ‘Wind Farm 101’ to get you up to speed on the windy giants that are popping up all over the Australian landscape – and the world. Australia has an abundance of wind, and wind farms are a viable renewable energy source for the future.
Smart Meter 101
Having a smart meter means we get more accurate consumption information and they don’t need a human to manually read it.
How to bleed gas through your appliances
Bleeding or purging is carried out to avoid the possibility of an explosive air/gas mixture existing or forming in your gas appliances.
The Great Rubbish Debate
Separating your waste correctly has a powerful and positive environmental impact, and that’s only the beginning. So let’s get started!
Advantages of solar panels
Solar power systems derive energy from the sun. Panels on your roof help reduce carbon emissions and bring down our collective dependence on fossil fuels.
Our corporate ownership
Previously, Powershop was owned by Meridian Energy Limited, a company based in New Zealand. Meridian Energy has sold the Powershop Australia business to Shell Energy Australia. Powershop will remain connected to two wind farms and three hydro power generators through Power Purchase Agreements and offtake arrangements.