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.


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Cheap new energy provider launches in nation’s capital

Posted by March 27th 2023

Canberra; home to Lake Burley Griffin, Parliament House, the Viking Clap… and now one of Australia’s cheapest electricity retailers. ReAmped Energy has launched in the nation’s capital, bringing its low-cost power plans to the people …


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ReAmped Energy sets record low prices across most of Victoria

Posted by April 6th 2021

Independent retailer ReAmped Energy has made history in most parts of Victoria by setting record low electricity prices. New customers who sign up to ‘ReAmped Handshake’ can bag power prices that are between 23 and 27 …


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Default Market Offer prices set to plummet in 2021

Posted by February 18th 2021

Aussies on costly standing offer plans are set to see their power bills fall after the energy regulator released its draft pricing proposal for the Default Market Offer (DMO) in 2021-22. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) …


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Failing to help vulnerable customers costs Alinta Energy $1.125 million

Posted by January 13th 2023

One of the country’s biggest energy retailers has been slapped with penalties totalling $1.125 million for allegedly placing conditions on providing assistance to vulnerable customers in Victoria. The state’s energy regulator, the Essential Services Commission (ESC), …


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How much does a pool pump cost to run?

Posted by January 12th 2023

Swimming is a rite of passage in Australia, which helps explain why so many of us love dipping our feet in the water, particularly during the summer months. In fact, there are more than 1.1 …


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Faulty meters cost AGL $160,000 in penalties from regulator

Posted by January 20th 2021

AGL and its subsidiaries have paid penalties totalling $160,000 after the regulator issued it with eight infringement notices for breaching National Electricity Rules. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) alleged that AGL failed to promptly fix customers’ …


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Compare Energy Bills

Posted by February 18th 2021

View power bills from six of Australia’s largest energy providers. Compare electricity invoices with Canstar Blue’s guide.


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Alinta Energy moves call centre onshore to regional Victoria

Posted by January 14th 2021

Regional Victoria will soon be home to Alinta Energy’s newest call centre, with the retailer announcing it is bringing its customer service team entirely back onshore. The move by the power retailer is expected to create …


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Origin Everyday Rewards vs AGL flybuys

Posted by June 21st 2022

AGL customers who linked their Flybuys membership and AGL account before 31 March 2021 may be able to collect Flybuys points. Please treat AGL/Flybuys information below as historical only. Competition between energy retailers has always been …


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Summer energy deals to help you beat the heat

Posted by September 4th 2023

Summer takes a toll on us Aussies, with temperatures soaring and people escaping the heat at any chance they get. We all know air conditioning is a lifeline on those sweltering days, but none of …