Jared Mullane

Jared Mullane Jared Mullane has worked as an energy specialist for several years and has been cited by various media outlets ranging from 9News, the ABC, The New Daily and 2GB. He holds a Bachelor of Journalism from Griffith University and worked in the comparison industry for over half a decade.



A guide to electric stove cooking

How to cook on an electric stove

Posted by April 21st 2023

If you’re considering changing to an electric stovetop or you’re staying somewhere that has one, it might be useful to review how to use them.


Tesla solar battery in home next to energy meter

Origin: Most Aussies say EVs and solar batteries are overpriced

Posted by July 5th 2022

Consumer interest in cleaner power technology has grown over the past 12 months despite price being a major bugbear for most Australians, an Origin Energy report found. Origin’s 2021 Future Energy Report revealed that 70 per …




Electricity metering charges explained

Electricity Metering Charges Explained

Posted by June 16th 2022

Every home and business connected to the grid has an electricity meter to record their power use. It is generally the responsibility of retailers to install, read and maintain these energy meters, however this sometimes …


Coal fired power station operating at sunset

Coal-fired power stations: Everything you need to know

Posted by May 13th 2022

It wouldn’t be too farfetched to say that most Australians would have stumbled across the term ‘coal-fired power stations’ at least once in their life. Whether it’s listening to a fiery discussion on talkback radio …


Energy Price Fact Sheets

Understanding Energy Price Fact Sheets

Posted by July 28th 2022

Confused when comparing electricity deals? Canstar Blue walks you through energy price fact sheets and how to make sense of them.


Australian Energy Support

The energy companies with Australian and overseas call centres

Posted by February 27th 2024

Anyone who’s ever had to call their energy company will tell you that communicating your problem is the first step – and challenge – in getting it resolved. So, it’s understandable that some energy customers …


Switching Electricity Providers in Debt

Posted by August 3rd 2021

Let’s face it, we all use energy – from flicking a light switch to turning on the dishwasher – there’s no escaping it. And the reality of using energy means that households have to foot …