Meet Matt, our founder and former software engineer, as he shares the story behind Automised Energy and his mission to help Australians find better-matched energy plans.
"I spent hours and hours trying to solve this problem with spreadsheets," Matt explains in the video above. "And that's as an analytical person – it was impossible."
The complexity isn't just about different rates for different times of the day. Modern energy plans include block tariffs, where your rate changes based on how much energy you've used in a day, month, or year. Add in solar exports, controlled loads, and various fees, and you've got a calculation that's beyond what any spreadsheet can handle effectively.
Drawing on his software engineering background, Matt developed a programme that could tackle this complexity head-on. But he didn't stop there. He saw an opportunity to help other Australians facing the same challenge.
The result? A platform that:
The results speak for themselves. As Matt shares in the video, households are saving an average of 20% on their annual bills – about $500 per year. Some families have found savings of over $3,000 annually, money that can now go towards what really matters to them.
"It's really heartwarming to hear stories from consumers who tell us how much they've saved," Matt shares. "It keeps me motivated to hear what those consumers can then do with that money instead of spending it on electricity. They can spend it on more precious things to them, like keeping food on the table."
What sets Automised Energy apart isn't just the technology – it's the approach. As Matt emphasises in his message, "We're not a comparison service. We're a best matched plan service."
This distinction matters. Instead of overwhelming customers with options to compare, the platform identifies the plan that truly matches their unique usage patterns. And unlike other services, Automised Energy:
In the video, Matt addresses a crucial concern for many: data security. Automised Energy operates within the strict confines of the Consumer Data Right, ensuring your information is protected by rigorous security measures and used only with your explicit consent.
The vision extends beyond just finding better plans. Automised Energy is developing features to help customers understand how solar panels or batteries might affect their bills, detect potential faults through data analysis, and serve as a companion to their energy retailer.
This month, Matt is inviting all Australians to take two minutes to check if they're truly on their best-matched plan. "There are some high scores already on how much people can save," he says in the video, "but I want to see more savings being realised by everyday Australians."
Remember, checking is free, and you could be saving hundreds or even thousands on your energy bills. Ready to take a look?