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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Cheers! Dan Murphy’s using solar power to cool its drinks

Posted by December 12th 2023

Liquor merchant Dan Murphy’s has celebrated its commitment to renewable energy by proudly unveiling a new-look logo on the roof of one of its Adelaide stores, and it’s pretty genius. The Dan Murphy’s Brickworks store in …


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VIC Electricity Distribution Companies

Posted by March 17th 2022

Electricity distributors operate and maintain the energy infrastructure throughout Victoria, including the poles, wires and stations that deliver power to your home. Victoria has the greatest number of distributors in the country – five electricity …



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Victoria’s minimum solar feed-in tariff to drop from July 1

Posted by February 7th 2024

Victoria’s minimum solar feed-in tariff (FiT) will drop from 1 July 2022 – and wholesale electricity prices are to blame, according to the state regulator. The Essential Services Commission (ESC) announced that the minimum single rate …


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43% of Aussies don’t know what energy tariff they’re on

Posted by February 16th 2022

More than two fifths of Aussies (43%) are not sure what type of electricity tariff they’re on despite it having a big impact on their energy costs, a recent Canstar Blue survey revealed. South Australians were …


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NSW Electricity Distribution Companies

Posted by February 23rd 2022

Electricity distributors maintain the electricity network to deliver power to your home and business. Canstar Blue discusses Ausgrid, Endeavour and Essential Energy.


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Ouch: Sumo fined $500,000 for alleged wrongful disconnections

Posted by July 5th 2022

Energy retailer Sumo Power has paid $500,000 in penalties for wrongfully disconnecting dozens of customers in late 2020, the Victorian regulator says. The Essential Services Commission (ESC) alleges that Sumo Power and Sumo Gas wrongfully disconnected …


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Solar panel size: How many do you need?

Posted by February 7th 2024

While there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ PV system on the market, most reputable solar installers should be able to give you credible advice based on a range of personal factors. On this page you’ll find a …


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Two Victorian electricity distributors hit with large fines

Posted by January 21st 2022

Two energy distributors in Victoria have been fined by the state regulator for allegedly failing to notify customers of planned power interruptions. AusNet Services and Powercor were fined $280,000 and $250,000 respectively after self-reporting their actions …


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Which energy companies charge paper bill fees?

Posted by March 23rd 2022

As a general rule of thumb, receiving a birthday letter/card with a cheeky $50 from nan = good mail, and an envelope marked with the logo of your energy company = bad mail. There’s really …