Jared Mullane

Jared Mullane was a content producer and editor at Canstar Blue for three years until 2022, most recently as Energy Editor. He holds a Bachelor of Journalism from Griffith University.



Fuse Boxes and Switchboards Explained

Posted by June 16th 2022

Not entirely sure what your fuse box does? Learn everything you need to know about meter boxes, switchboards and more with Canstar Blue.



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Door-to-door sales and win-back offers to be outlawed in Victoria

Posted by December 22nd 2023

The days are numbered for Victorian energy providers conjuring up last-minute deals to keep customers from switching to another provider. From December 31, ‘win-back offers’, also known as ‘retention offers’, will be outlawed as part of …


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ReAmped Energy calls out competition as it notches 50k customers

Posted by January 10th 2023

Low-cost provider ReAmped Energy announced it has cracked its 50,000th customer since its Australian inception in early 2019. And the retailer marked the milestone with a cheeky dig at the competition. The growing independent is known …


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Solar feed-in tariff changes in Australia

Posted by February 7th 2024

This page shows changes to solar feed-in tariffs from energy providers on Canstar Blue’s database. If a provider decreases or increases the feed-in tariff on its electricity plans, you’ll find the information you need right …


Pool Construction and Planning Guide

How much does it cost to build a pool?

Posted by July 26th 2022

Summer is well and truly turning up the heat – and let’s face it, those portable fans just aren’t cutting it. Here’s a crazy idea; it’s time to get cracking on that brand-new swimming pool …


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How to stay cool in summer without using electricity

Posted by October 25th 2021

I’m not sure if growing up in Queensland has anything to do with it but I’m not the biggest fan of summer. Sure, heading to the beach and chucking on a singlet is nice, yet …


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How much energy does a swimming pool use?

Posted by July 29th 2022

Summer wouldn’t be the same with a dip in the pool. But have you ever thought about how much power it uses? Find out the costs at Canstar Blue.


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NSW: Rewards for customers reducing energy use during peak times

Posted by June 15th 2022

Financial incentives are headed for customers in New South Wales who invest in technology that limits their electricity use during peak demand periods. As part of a world-first energy efficiency scheme, consumers are expected to save …