Hi everyone,

If you live in the eastern states, it's time to brace yourself: More retailers have announced eye-watering price hikes starting July 1st. This time, it's Origin, AGL, and Energy Australia.

If you're affected - you don't have to take it lying down. Use my free tool to compare electricity plans, pay Bill Hero to compare them for you*, or get the ultimate protection from rising costs by getting quotes for solar and batteries.

On the EV charger front - Tesla is the most popular brand in Australia by a country mile. Their cars are jam-packed with the latest tech, which might make you think their home charger is the perfect match. I say - not so fast.

Speaking of EV Chargers, beware of crap warranties! Ronald fought 11 EV charger warranties to the death in his imaginary Thunderdome - and I was pleasantly surprised when an old-school solar brand won the battle.

Can't get enough of the latest solar, battery, and EV news? Keep scrolling.

Curious about how much solar and batteries can cut your bills? Use my solar calculator for a simple, personalised savings breakdown.

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