At our recent team offsite in the lush surrounds of Mt Tamborine, Queensland, the Biza team got a firsthand look at how the Consumer Data Right (CDR) is transforming everyday life. The crew from Automised Energy joined us to demonstrate how securely sharing energy data through the CDR can make switching plans simpler, smarter, and faster.
Automised Energy is an independent home energy monitoring platform helping consumers save money, time, and energy through secure data sharing. By using the CDR to access a consumer’s energy usage data directly from their provider, the app delivers tailored energy quotes across all available providers to find the biggest savings. Since Automised Energy can securely access a consumer’s electricity data directly from their existing provider via the CDR, there is no need for any monitoring devices, hardware, dongles, clips, or wiring.
In a live demo at Biza’s offsite, Automised Energy showed how consumers can use the CDR to compare energy plans in real time and access a better deal within minutes, all while maintaining complete control over their data. The results spoke for themselves: every Biza team member signed up on the spot using our Biza Thrive benefit to cover their subscription. The team saved on average $400 a year, with one team member set to save $1,298 annually.
Even better, Automised Energy will continue monitoring our energy plans, notifying us when there’s a better deal available. It’s effortless savings, powered by the same technology we’re proud to help build, and proof that open data isn’t just a policy framework, but a practical tool for better financial outcomes.
For us, this was more than just an offsite activity. It was a real-world example of how the CDR delivers on its promise, putting control back into consumers’ hands while driving real savings, real choice, and real value.
As part of our partnership with Automised Energy, Biza provides the infrastructure that makes Automised Energy possible. By leveraging secure CDR connections, the Automised Energy app allows users to instantly access tailored energy quotes across providers without the need for monitoring devices or hardware. It’s a breakthrough in consumer empowerment, and a powerful illustration of how the CDR ecosystem is starting to deliver tangible benefits across sectors.
As Stuart Low, Biza’s Founder and CEO, pointed out “The CDR plays a pivotal role in giving consumers more choice by giving them back control of their data. Our partnership with Automised Energy is helping Australians save money today, and shaping the next generation of data-driven services for tomorrow.”
This firsthand experience reaffirmed what we’ve always believed: when innovation meets purpose, technology can change lives. And sometimes, that change starts with something as simple as your next energy bill.