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.
Posted by September 30th 2021
The time it takes to switch energy providers is about to become much quicker under new rules that aim to benefit consumers. From October 1, customers switching to a new power company will need to be …
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 …
Posted by June 8th 2022
South Australia electricity tariffs 110 and 116 explained. How can an electricity tariff save you money? Find out with Canstar Blue.
Posted by September 12th 2024
How can electricity tariffs save you money? Find the best electricity tariff to suit your needs with Canstar Blue’s guide to Victorian tariffs.
Posted by July 5th 2022
Melbourne-based energy provider Sumo has been ordered to pay $1.2 million in penalties after the consumer watchdog took it to the Federal Court for selling electricity plans that made false or misleading claims to Victorians. The …
Posted by September 5th 2023
Australia’s greenest energy provider Powershop has supercharged its referral program, offering $150 to new customers who make the switch. Not only will new customers walk away with credits on their energy bills, but existing Powershop customers …
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 …
Posted by December 17th 2024
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 …
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) …
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), …