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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Origin Energy hit with $80,000 fine for cutting power to homes

Posted by February 18th 2022

Origin has paid $80,000 in penalties enforced by the energy regulator for the alleged unlawful disconnection of power to more than 50 premises between January 2018 and May 2019. These penalties were incurred as a result …


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AGL Virtual Power Plant Explained

Posted by August 31st 2022

AGL has announced its latest solar program for customers to ‘supercharge’ their home battery investment while becoming less reliant on the electricity grid. The AGL Virtual Power Plant, or VPP, is part of the retail giant’s …


Dodo and CovaU to refund energy customers over discount claims

Posted by February 18th 2022

Electricity retailers Dodo and CovaU will refund customers after being issued with infringement notices by the consumer watchdog for alleged misleading claims about the discounts available on their energy plans. The companies have paid penalties of …



Fronius Solar Batteries and Inverters

Fronius Solar Batteries and Inverters

Posted by April 7th 2022

Canstar Blue reviews the Austrian brand Fronius so you can feel confident about choosing the right solar storage system for your home.


AGL offers free month of gas in WA

Posted by June 21st 2022

The gas price war in Western Australia has taken another twist with energy giant AGL offering a free month of gas usage and supply for new eligible customers. Making inroads into the WA market, AGL now …


Millions of Aussies to save with Energy Assistance Payment

Posted by May 4th 2022

Almost four million Australians are set to receive a one-off government handout to help ease the pain of rising power bills, weeks ahead of the federal election. The ‘Energy Assistance Payment’ will provide additional cost of …



Click Energy to pay $900,000 over dodgy discount claims

Posted by May 4th 2022

Electricity and gas retailer Click Energy has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay $900,000 in penalties after making false or misleading claims about the potential benefits and 'savings' of its big discount power …


Gas retailer Kleenheat fined over big discount advertising

Posted by May 4th 2022

Western Australia gas retailer Kleenheat has been fined more than $25,000 for allegedly misleading consumers about the potential benefits of a big discount plan. The Wesfarmers-owned gas supplier has been stung by the Australian Competition and …