Electricity Wizard Supports Australian Government Decision To Insert Brochure On Carbon Tax ComponentAlan Belkin, CEO of electricity price comparison service Electricity Wizard, has announced support for the inclusion of a flyer in all electricity bills, believing that will help clarify the impact of the carbon tax on electricity prices.
By: Electricity Wizard In an effort to do exactly this, the Australian Government has persuaded most energy providers to include a leaflet, which details the Carbon Tax component, in every bill sent out for the remainder of 2012. Mr Belkin applauds the decision, saying that contributing cost breakdown will help dispel the misinformation that is being touted by those with vested interests, and fueled by the popular media. “Electricity prices in Australia were increasing long before the introduction of the Carbon Tax” said Mr Belkin. “The infrustructure needed to provide electricity throughout a country the size of Australia is a major cost factor, and makes up approximately 51% of a consumer’s electricity bill.” CleanEnergyFuture.gov.au, an Australian Government website, reveals that the Carbon Tax will only contribute 9% of electricity bills from July 1. This, says Mr Belkin, is an important message for consumers who have been caught up the the Carbon Tax media hype. “There is no doubt that the Carbon Tax will contribute to a rise in the cost of electricity, but those with vested interests, supported by the popular media, are creating the impression that the electricity price hike is all due to the new tax” Mr Belkin explained. “This is mischievous and misleading.” The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), just a few days after the Carbon Tax’s introduction, had already taken some of the country’s most powerful businesses to task over their inflated electricity price rise statements. Two solar panel installation companies were the first to feel the wrath of the Commission, after their advertising stated that the Carbon Tax would raise electricity prices by 20 percent in 2012, and a whopping 400 percent higher by 2019. “People are right to be concerned over increasing electricity prices, but it is important that they understand the real reasons behind those increases” said Mr Belkin. “The government’s brochure will help them to do this.” “At Electricity Wizard we are only too aware of their concerns, and this is why we offer a true electricity price comparison service for consumers - individuals and businesses” he continued. “We have been helping consumers get better electricity prices for over 2 years and clearly, unlike others, we have not been formed to cash in on the Carbon Tax hysteria.” The company’s online electricity price comparison service is accessed at ElectricityWizard.com.au About Electricity Wizard Electricity Wizard’s mission is to provide Australians with an easy way to get a better deal on their energy bills. It is dedicated to providing Australians with a free service which allows them to source a better deal for their energy bills in just a few minutes. The Australian gas and electricity market is one of the most competitive in the world - with dozens of companies, making it extremely difficult to know if you’re choosing the right plan for you. Electricity Wizard’s mission is to provide an easy way to find a better deal in your area. Its free comparison service has been used by over 50,000 Australians to compare rates and plans, and get a deal that best meets their needs. When consumers contact Electricity Wizard, one of their friendly Australian staff will assess their current rates and plan, and recommend better options for their home or business from their range of preferred partners. Best of all, the service is completely free. To find a better deal on your energy bills, in minutes, visit electricitywizard.com.au Photos: https://www.prlog.org/ https://www.prlog.org/ https://www.prlog.org/ End
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