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The Smart Energy Revolution has arrived

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What's on our mind

A collection of articles, thoughts, and energy-saving tips from our crew here at Amber.

Meet Chris Thompson, Amber Co-Founder

Whether it's riding down volcanoes or automating millions of Aussie homes to use cheaper and greener power, you could say Chris enjoys a challenge.

Meet Bridie O'Connor, Amber Energy Consultant

When she's not answering questions about Amber and the energy market, Bridie is often found cycling or plotting travel plans.

How Amber stacks up against traditional GreenPower

GreenPower alone can't get us to 100% renewables. Here's an explainer on why Amber does things differently.

Amber’s API: accelerating energy cost savings and our transition to 100% renewables

Check out how Amber customers are using our API to analyse and shift their usage without having to think about it, via home automation.

Time for a decisive shift on climate

The message is there, loud and clear: we are living in the decisive decade to save the planet from the most catastrophic effects of climate change.

The unusual price spikes of May 2021 and how Amber customers were protected

How we protected our customers against May 2021’s price spikes

Tech @ Amber: It all started with a very large AWS bill...

While our customer base was growing each month, our DynamoDB costs were anything but linear. What was going on?

What drives the wholesale price of energy higher or lower?

There are a few key factors that drive the wholesale price up or down in the short-term. Learn more about them here.

Why wholesale is safer with Amber

Even in the case of an extreme weather event, Australia—and Amber—has strong protections in place to keep Aussie households safe from runaway bills.

Keeping your power bills low during lockdown

Many of us are working or studying from home during lockdown - and we’re all thinking about what this means for our power bills.

How the bushfires, climate change and the energy market are connected

This summer has already been incredibly difficult for Australia, and we still have several weeks to go. Find out how you can help.

How to save during price spikes

Find out how we help you save during those rare times when the wholesale electricity market suddenly climbs.

Supporting renewable energy resources

Keeping the climate on an even keel seems overwhelming, but there are actions we can all take to support renewable energy

Saving money with Smart homes

Smart home automation has been promised for years and it’s finally on the way. This means that everyday Australians have the power to make their...

Thinking About Going Solar? Here’s What You Need to Know.

Solar sounds great. You install the panels, you generate power, it’s better for the planet and better for your wallet. Right. That’s all true. What...

What You Need to Know About Electricity Prices

Turning on our lights and powering our lives is a wonderful thing. Getting our electricity bills generally is not. The way we pay for our power is...

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