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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…
The Good Energy Quiz

The Good Energy Quizchevron_right

08 September 2021

Do you know your kilowatt hours from your megawatts? Find out…
Origin Internet plans simplified

Origin Internet plans simplifiedchevron_right

19 August 2021

Looking to switch internet providers? This simple guide breaks down our…
Internet jargon 101

Internet jargon 101chevron_right

13 August 2021

Sometimes the jargon can be overwhelming when comparing internet plans. We've…
A guide to setting up internet at your place

A guide to setting up internet at your placechevron_right

10 August 2021

Connecting the internet can be a daunting task. From connections and…
7 things that can slow your internet speed

7 things that can slow your internet speedchevron_right

05 August 2021

Dealing with slow internet? We've pulled together a guide on the…
5 tips for staying cosy this winter

5 tips for staying cosy this winterchevron_right

01 July 2021

Winter's here. And while some aspects like woolly jumpers, fires and…
5 winter energy saving tips

5 winter energy saving tipschevron_right

17 June 2021

There are many ways we can reduce our home energy use,…
Become an energy whiz

Become an energy whizchevron_right

18 May 2021

We're breaking down the top pieces of energy jargon, so you…
Tips for moving house with cats and dogs

Tips for moving house with cats and dogschevron_right

29 January 2021

Moving can be a stressful time, and no-one notices it more…
Power outages: Your FAQs answered

Power outages: Your FAQs answeredchevron_right

12 January 2021

See our power outage FAQ guide for advice on what to…
Can cosiness help you cut energy costs?

Can cosiness help you cut energy costs?chevron_right

16 June 2020

Here's how feeling cosy could help you cut your energy use…
Insider tips for moving out of home

Insider tips for moving out of homechevron_right

09 May 2020

If you're moving out of home for the first time, you'll…
How to save energy in a share house

How to save energy in a share housechevron_right

28 February 2020

We know share housing is about saving money while having fun.…
Help save the world with these simple swaps

Help save the world with these simple swapschevron_right

28 February 2020

Want to save the world but not sure where to start?…
8 life hacks for a stress-free move

8 life hacks for a stress-free movechevron_right

17 February 2020

Moving house is a part of life for most people. And…
The ins and outs of estimated bills

The ins and outs of estimated billschevron_right

26 June 2019

We break down how you can avoid an estimated bill and…
How to do a home energy audit in under ten minutes

How to do a home energy audit in under ten minuteschevron_right

21 June 2019

Want to see how you could reduce your energy bills by…
Future Energy – This car lights up

Future Energy – This car lights upchevron_right

12 June 2019

So, why do we care about a car? Well - this…
What are we doing to make your good energy more affordable?

What are we doing to make your good energy more affordable?chevron_right

12 April 2019

We think it’s our job to make sure you can afford…
Power from the sun. Now that’s good energy.

Power from the sun. Now that’s good energy.chevron_right

01 April 2019

Here at Origin we’re delivering the energy our customers need today…
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…
The factors that affect internet speed

The factors that affect internet speedchevron_right

08 February 2019

Slow internet at home? Want to be sure your connection will…
Renee Hill, providing customers with solutions

Renee Hill, providing customers with solutionschevron_right

08 February 2019

This year, we shared the stories of some of our most…
Save money through frugal living

Save money through frugal livingchevron_right

22 January 2019

Looking to save money and put some cash back in your…
10 tips for staying cool this summer

10 tips for staying cool this summerchevron_right

16 January 2019

The Aussie summer is heaps of fun but it's usually pretty…
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…
Standby power – the vampire in your home

Standby power – the vampire in your homechevron_right

08 January 2019

Learn about standby energy and the drain it has while you’re…
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,…
Rooftop revolution ramps up – Solar reaches 1.8 million in Australia

Rooftop revolution ramps up – Solar reaches 1.8 million in Australiachevron_right

20 December 2018

Solar has cemented its place as the darling of the renewables…
9 ways to save this Christmas

9 ways to save this Christmaschevron_right

06 December 2018

Christmas can be an expensive time of the year. We've got…
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…
What are feed-in-tariffs?

What are feed-in-tariffs?chevron_right

14 November 2018

If you have a solar system and its generating more power…
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…
We’re changing our prices from 1 July

We’re changing our prices from 1 Julychevron_right

14 November 2018

We know that rising energy bills have an impact on your…
Origin Answers – How to read your energy bill

Origin Answers – How to read your energy billchevron_right

14 November 2018

Ever wondered who you're talking to when contacting Origin on social…
Origin Answers: How to manage your bills online

Origin Answers: How to manage your bills onlinechevron_right

12 November 2018

Managing your bills should be simple. Read about the benefits of…
Origin Answers: How to save with off peak power

Origin Answers: How to save with off peak powerchevron_right

12 November 2018

Michael and Vanessa share some tips on how to save money…
Origin Answers: Estimated natural gas meter reads

Origin Answers: Estimated natural gas meter readschevron_right

12 November 2018

Here's what you need to know about natural gas meter reads…
New bill makes understanding energy easier

New bill makes understanding energy easierchevron_right

12 November 2018

Energy bills have been overly confusing in the past but a…
Moving house horror stories: What not to do

Moving house horror stories: What not to dochevron_right

12 November 2018

Imagine hiring a moving truck, packing it full of your belongings…
Gas Cooktops | Gas Ovens

Gas Cooktops | Gas Ovenschevron_right

12 November 2018

There are so many gas ovens and cooktops to choose from,…
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,…
Origin answers: How to get the best energy deal

Origin answers: How to get the best energy dealchevron_right

12 November 2018

We get a lot of questions from customers asking how they…
How minimalism helped me save on my energy bill

How minimalism helped me save on my energy billchevron_right

12 November 2018

How one couple caught the minimalism bug, de-cluttered and saved money…
How stuff works: your refrigerator

How stuff works: your refrigeratorchevron_right

12 November 2018

Discover the mechanics behind your refrigerator and how an efficiently running…
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…
Energy safety checks in severe weather

Energy safety checks in severe weatherchevron_right

12 November 2018

When the weather turns nasty it's important to put safety first.…
6 ideas to help cut Christmas spending

6 ideas to help cut Christmas spendingchevron_right

12 November 2018

60% of us find Christmas to be the most expensive time…
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…
Origin Answers: Tips to prepare for your move

Origin Answers: Tips to prepare for your movechevron_right

12 November 2018

If you're moving house, you'll have quite a bit to organise.…
The ultimate appliance energy guide

The ultimate appliance energy guidechevron_right

08 November 2018

From the fridge, to the microwave, kettle and TV - we…
Save energy this Easter

Save energy this Easterchevron_right

08 November 2018

Enjoy an energy smart Easter by using your barbeque, loading the…
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…
Research Reveals Aussies Like Predictability

Research Reveals Aussies Like Predictabilitychevron_right

08 November 2018

New research from Origin has shown that Aussies hate surprises and…
Origin delivers more solar to customers

Origin delivers more solar to customerschevron_right

08 November 2018

Origin is meeting customer demand for cleaner, greener energy, announcing it…
Energy bills in a share house

Energy bills in a share housechevron_right

08 November 2018

Managing electricity bills in a share house can be challenging. Here…
Valentines Day gift guide

Valentines Day gift guidechevron_right

08 November 2018

Are you stuck for an idea of what to get your…
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…
There’s more to managing your bills than you might think

There’s more to managing your bills than you might thinkchevron_right

08 November 2018

Age, pay, income and gender all affect how Australians tackle paying…
5 tips to love your laundry

5 tips to love your laundrychevron_right

08 November 2018

Top five energy saving tips for your laundry. Organise your washing…
Power outage: don’t get stuck in the dark

Power outage: don’t get stuck in the darkchevron_right

08 November 2018

There’s no question that power outages are inconvenient. Find out what…
Bathroom energy saving tips

Bathroom energy saving tipschevron_right

08 November 2018

Find out how you can save energy on your hot water…
A kitchen clean-up that could save you money

A kitchen clean-up that could save you moneychevron_right

08 November 2018

Discover how you can save energy and money on the appliances…
Green energy tips

Green energy tipschevron_right

08 November 2018

Improve your home with these green energy tips. Save energy, money…
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…
Meal tips to save time and energy

Meal tips to save time and energychevron_right

08 November 2018

Need some help to get more organised with your meals? We've…
Origin will offer South Australian concession holders an 18% discount, to help provide relief against high power prices and lower the electricity bills of those who need it most.

Origin will offer South Australian concession holders an 18% discount, to help provide relief against high power prices and lower the electricity bills of those who need it most.chevron_right

08 November 2018

Origin will offer South Australian concession holders an 18% discount, to…
Save on outdoor energy costs

Save on outdoor energy costschevron_right

08 November 2018

Here are some ways you can save energy on your swimming…
Five energy facts

Five energy factschevron_right

07 November 2018

Australians use a lot of energy. Here are five quick energy…
Peak Electricity Demand

Peak Electricity Demandchevron_right

07 November 2018

Peak demand occurs when we consume the most armount of electricity.…
5 things to consider before going solar

5 things to consider before going solarchevron_right

04 October 2018

Going Solar? Solar is becoming an increasingly popular choice for many…
Demystifying peak and off-peak power

Demystifying peak and off-peak powerchevron_right

01 October 2018

Find out your peak and off-peak hours and save money on…
What causes power outages

What causes power outageschevron_right

20 September 2018

Power outages can happen at any time. That’s why Origin has…
The ultimate moving checklist

The ultimate moving checklistchevron_right

11 September 2018

Moving home? Check out the ultimate moving checklist to make sure…
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…
South Australian customers to see lower electricity base rates

South Australian customers to see lower electricity base rateschevron_right

11 July 2018

Origin’s South Australian customers will see lower electricity base rates from…
How to use My Account to pay your energy bills

How to use My Account to pay your energy billschevron_right

18 June 2018

My Account is the quickest, easiest way to do business with…
Learn more about our price announcements

Learn more about our price announcementschevron_right

13 June 2018

We've lowered our electricity prices in Queensland and South Australia, and…
How do you tell a scam from a real Origin message?

How do you tell a scam from a real Origin message?chevron_right

21 May 2018

We’ve all received them; emails that look just a little off,…
It’s time for some good energy

It’s time for some good energychevron_right

24 April 2018

It’s not every day you get to relaunch a brand –…
Get your baby’s room temperature right

Get your baby’s room temperature rightchevron_right

21 April 2018

We all want our children to be comfortable, especially when they’re…
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…
Things parents should know about standby power

Things parents should know about standby powerchevron_right

18 April 2018

Unbeknown to most parents, there’s usually at least one vampire lingering…
Tips to manage your bills better

Tips to manage your bills betterchevron_right

22 March 2018

If you’re tired of unpredictable bills, it might be time to…
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…
5 ways to incorporate sustainable design in your new bathroom

5 ways to incorporate sustainable design in your new bathroomchevron_right

06 February 2018

Outside of saving water and using reclaimed resources, there are heaps…
Energy saving tips for new parents

Energy saving tips for new parentschevron_right

23 January 2018

Bringing a new baby into the home can take up more…
Breakthrough in wireless charging

Breakthrough in wireless chargingchevron_right

18 January 2018

A team at Stanford University has come up with a solution…
These paint colours could lower your energy bills

These paint colours could lower your energy billschevron_right

18 January 2018

Picking the right colours for the exterior of your home could…
Moving hacks – tips to getting it right

Moving hacks – tips to getting it rightchevron_right

11 January 2018

From advice on driving a massive van, to packing an overnight…
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…
Save money on moving costs

Save money on moving costschevron_right

10 February 2017

The cost of moving from home can really start to add…
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…
5 tips to keep the kids chilled this summer

5 tips to keep the kids chilled this summerchevron_right

14 November 2016

The Aussie summer can get hot. Here are 5 things you…
Take a look inside IMAX Melbourne

Take a look inside IMAX Melbournechevron_right

25 July 2016

We took a peak behind the scenes at IMAX Melbourne to…