Jared Mullane is an energy journalist at Canstar Blue, reporting on news and trends within the retail market. Whether it’s base rates, sign-up incentives or good old-fashioned customer service, Jared aims to help Aussies find a better deal on their power. His candid approach to an often-convoluted industry can be credited to his background in journalism. Aside from what’s making headlines, Jared also has an interest in electric vehicles, household energy efficiency and off-grid technologies.
Posted by January 16th 2020
More Australians are flicking the switch on the big energy companies and signing up with smaller – often cheaper – alternatives, a new report from the industry regulator shows. Known as ‘Tier 2 retailers’, these emerging …
Posted by January 15th 2020
In the midst of Australia’s bushfire emergency, some of the country’s biggest energy companies have pledged financial support to the communities impacted at a time when thoughts are on much more important things than power …
Posted by January 16th 2020
These days, Aussies have a mountain of reasons to shop around for a new energy provider, particularly as market deregulation has given customers the freedom to get up and leave if they’re unsatisfied with their …
Posted by January 8th 2020
Aussies are mistakenly sweating through the summer months through fear of paying high peak time energy prices. A new Canstar Blue survey has highlighted the misconception from some households that think they are paying high peak …
Posted by January 14th 2020
It’s a lot simpler to change electricity and gas companies than a lot of people might think. To switch, simply compare your options, then call or visit your preferred energy retailer’s website to sign up, …
Posted by January 9th 2020
Despite recent changes to how energy providers can advertise their plans, comparing and finding the best deal for your circumstances is still quite tricky. But with huge savings potentially on offer, it pays to do …
Posted by January 14th 2020
On this page, we list all the information you need to know about energy plans in Hamilton, Brisbane. This includes any surrounding suburbs with the same postcode of 4007. So, if you live in the …
Posted by January 9th 2020
South Australians are slugged with some of the highest energy prices in the country. Even in the wake of industry reforms designed to make comparing electricity plans ‘fairer’ and easier for customers, the playing field …
Posted by January 16th 2020
With energy prices skyrocketing in recent years, changes have been introduced to make electricity ‘fairer’ for all Victorians. From July 1, customers in Victoria on standing offers – a basic energy plan usually with higher …
Posted by January 9th 2020
The South East Queensland electricity market has undergone a swathe of regulatory changes, most notably with the introduction of ‘fairer’ default energy pricing. These changes may have set a new reference point for pricing; however, …