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Price Spikes

A complete guide on price spikes and what they mean for you as an Amber customer

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  • What should I do during a price spike?
  • What are price spikes?
  • Why do price spikes happen and how long do they last?
  • How will you warn me about price spikes?
  • How should I use my solar during a price spike?
  • How should I use my household battery during a price spike?
  • Will I still save with Amber if I don't reduce my usage during a price spike?
  • Do price spikes happen in all states?
  • What is dispatchable supply?
  • What’s the relationship between price spikes and renewables?
  • Can price spikes happen outside of summer months?
  • Is the wholesale price capped during a price spike?
  • What if I can’t minimise my usage during a spike?
  • How do price spikes work if I don't have a smart meter?
  • How much do each of my appliances and electronics cost to run during a price spike?
  • Why do some forecast price spikes end up not happening?

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Amber passes through wholesale electricity prices directly at the cost to us, this includes: wholesale energy costs, hedging costs, network charges (per kWh and per day), metering costs, environmental costs and carbon offset costs.
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