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Introducing Origin’s 2021 Future Energy Report

Introducing Origin’s 2021 Future Energy Reportchevron_right

15 September 2021

Now in its fourth year, the Future Energy Report’s been tracking…
How smart devices can help reduce your energy use

How smart devices can help reduce your energy usechevron_right

29 March 2021

Monitoring your energy usage can seem like a daunting task. These…
The five hottest smart home devices of 2021

The five hottest smart home devices of 2021chevron_right

28 January 2021

Looking to up the tech in your place and transform your…
Introducing Origin Spike

Introducing Origin Spikechevron_right

06 October 2020

Origin Spike, the new rewards program where customers can get paid…
Reimagining the future of energy

Reimagining the future of energychevron_right

07 August 2020

Smarter and easier ways to manage energy use at home is…
The modular battery that could revolutionise home storage

The modular battery that could revolutionise home storagechevron_right

30 June 2020

Origin is working with Orison to help bring a home battery…
What is demand response and how can it help you save money and stabilise the energy grid?

What is demand response and how can it help you save money and stabilise the energy grid?chevron_right

12 June 2020

The way we use energy in the home is rapidly changing…
The brightest new ideas in energy descend on Sydney, virtually

The brightest new ideas in energy descend on Sydney, virtuallychevron_right

01 June 2020

Every year, the Free Electrons open innovation program for energy start-ups…
How to do a self-meter read in 4 simple steps

How to do a self-meter read in 4 simple stepschevron_right

14 April 2020

Estimated reads are pretty close, but not 100% accurate. The good…
Origin app hits ‘number one in Utilities’ on App Store

Origin app hits ‘number one in Utilities’ on App Storechevron_right

29 November 2019

Just 6 months ago we launched our brand-new mobile app for…
Types of Australian internet connections

Types of Australian internet connectionschevron_right

13 July 2019

You’ve probably heard a lot of jargon about different types of…
3 ways you can track your energy use

3 ways you can track your energy usechevron_right

05 March 2019

Want to take control of your energy usage? We’ve got you…
These apps could save you money

These apps could save you moneychevron_right

08 January 2019

Managing your funds can be tricky. For those who don’t love…
5 reasons to manage your accounts online

5 reasons to manage your accounts onlinechevron_right

07 January 2019

Many of us love the immediacy of the internet, so it…
5 beach gadgets to see you through summer

5 beach gadgets to see you through summerchevron_right

03 January 2019

There’s nothing as quintessentially Australian as a day down the beach,…
Smart Meters Revolutionising Electricity Supply

Smart Meters Revolutionising Electricity Supplychevron_right

28 November 2018

Smart meters are quickly replacing digital meters, providing customers with real-time…
Smart Meters for Managing Electricity Usage

Smart Meters for Managing Electricity Usagechevron_right

28 November 2018

Origin is connecting more of its customers with smart meters. Find…
Turn any room into a cinema from $20

Turn any room into a cinema from $20chevron_right

26 November 2018

From the affordable to top of the range, we’ve curated a…
Tech gifts for anyone under $200 this Christmas

Tech gifts for anyone under $200 this Christmaschevron_right

14 November 2018

Buying a tech gadget as a gift this Christmas doesn’t need…
Monday Motivation – Solar Cooker

Monday Motivation – Solar Cookerchevron_right

14 November 2018

A company has created a solar-powered cooker that can not only…
Future innovation – sustainable showers

Future innovation – sustainable showerschevron_right

12 November 2018

This handy piece of bathroom innovation could help you save energy.
Game On: Mobile battery power savings tips

Game On: Mobile battery power savings tipschevron_right

12 November 2018

Augmented reality has transformed every-day gaming into intense and immersive game-play,…
How smart home tech can change your life

How smart home tech can change your lifechevron_right

12 November 2018

Ever wondered what it means to have a ‘smart home’ or…
How stuff works: Tesla Powerwall

How stuff works: Tesla Powerwallchevron_right

12 November 2018

'Batteries not included' might be a term you hear when buying…
How stuff works: your TV

How stuff works: your TVchevron_right

12 November 2018

Have you ever wondered how your TV works? We delve into…
3 perfect Christmas gifts for the woman in your life

3 perfect Christmas gifts for the woman in your lifechevron_right

12 November 2018

With just a few days to go before Christmas, we’d hope…
Top 5 hottest gadget gifts for guys this Christmas

Top 5 hottest gadget gifts for guys this Christmaschevron_right

12 November 2018

Let’s face it, men can be tricky to buy for at…
An easy way to take control of your energy bills

An easy way to take control of your energy billschevron_right

12 November 2018

This year we launched our very first Origin Energy App, making…
Future Energy – Solar paint is now a thing

Future Energy – Solar paint is now a thingchevron_right

12 November 2018

Imagine you're searching for that perfect paint to give your home…
5 low energy tips to light up your night

5 low energy tips to light up your nightchevron_right

08 November 2018

Save energy on your outdoor lighting by following these simple outdoor…
Solar make me feel like I’m in charge

Solar make me feel like I’m in chargechevron_right

08 November 2018

Bruce from Big Family Little Income shares his top five solar…
The smart homes of the future are here now

The smart homes of the future are here nowchevron_right

08 November 2018

Do you ever leave your house and wonder if you turned…
Do you think you can tell a person’s age by their gadgets?

Do you think you can tell a person’s age by their gadgets?chevron_right

08 November 2018

What appliances could you not bare to live without? We asked…
Electricity meters: Traditional & Smart

Electricity meters: Traditional & Smartchevron_right

08 November 2018

A smart meter is a digital meter that’s located at a…
What makes a smart grid so smart?

What makes a smart grid so smart?chevron_right

08 November 2018

Smart grids bring computer technology to the electricity grid. Find out…
How to upgrade to a smart home for under $300

How to upgrade to a smart home for under $300chevron_right

28 August 2018

Turning your humble abode into a tech-savvy smart home doesn’t have…
IKEA’s augmented reality app lets you virtually furnish your home

IKEA’s augmented reality app lets you virtually furnish your homechevron_right

11 July 2018

Moving into a new home? You can now use an augmented…
Five everyday items boosted by solar

Five everyday items boosted by solarchevron_right

28 May 2018

We take a look at everyday items that have been boosted…
Customers set to benefit from smarter and easier energy solutions

Customers set to benefit from smarter and easier energy solutionschevron_right

19 April 2018

Innovation reigns supreme for smart customers looking to reduce their usage…
How stuff works: your kettle

How stuff works: your kettlechevron_right

22 February 2018

There's nothing as comforting as putting on the kettle and sitting…
8 tech breakthroughs we love

8 tech breakthroughs we lovechevron_right

15 February 2018

Smart phones have really only been popular with the masses since…
Tesla finally begins production on much-awaited solar roof tiles

Tesla finally begins production on much-awaited solar roof tileschevron_right

01 February 2018

A Tesla isn’t just something to park in your driveway. The…
Solar panelled roads to be installed in France

Solar panelled roads to be installed in Francechevron_right

30 June 2017

France has made global headlines again for its move towards renewable…
What our homes will look like in the future

What our homes will look like in the futurechevron_right

14 March 2017

Technology is changing the way we are living and creating smarter…
Apps to help you discover your new neighbourhood eats

Apps to help you discover your new neighbourhood eatschevron_right

13 December 2016

Moving into a new neighbourhood is exciting. Check out our favourite…