Kelseigh Wrigley was a content producer at Canstar Blue for three years until 2024, most recently as an Energy Specialist. She holds a Bachelor of Journalism from the Queensland University of Technology and has contributed her skills to online publications Hunter & Bligh and local radio station 4ZZZ.
Posted by July 5th 2022
Consumers' energy bills will have to make clear when they're paying too much for power, under a new, tougher rule proposed for energy retailers. The Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER) ‘Better Bills Guideline’ draft outlines new billing …
Posted by June 13th 2022
‘Tis the season for Aussies to be jolly as one local energy provider is giving away $1,500 in prizes simply for spreading joy this festive season. Bright Spark Power has teamed up with Christmas Light Search …
Posted by February 7th 2024
An Aussie-based renewables company is set to shake up the local solar market, thanks to its latest eco-friendly battery storage solution. Zero Emissions Developments'(ZED) newest innovation, ‘PowerCap’ – a sustainable battery system – has emerged as …
Posted by August 12th 2022
The cost of supplying electricity to households is at its lowest in eight years, according to new data from the consumer watchdog. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) revealed that the cost for retailers to …
Posted by December 10th 2021
As the world moves towards greener energy initiatives, it seems the days of picking a power provider based only on price may soon be behind us. While some retailers have already begun to market themselves beyond …
Posted by February 7th 2024
Victorians with solar panels could soon earn less for exporting electricity, following the regulator’s proposal of dropping the minimum feed-in tariff (FiT) from 1 July 2022. The proposed minimum feed-in tariff for 2022-23 is 5.2 cents …
Posted by December 22nd 2023
Victorians are loyal to the big energy providers despite cheaper deals on offer elsewhere at times, a new industry report has revealed. The Essential Services Commission (ESC) found there is a ‘striking consumer preference for large …
Posted by September 5th 2023
Fossil fuel giant Shell has purchased one of Australia’s greenest power retailers, following a landmark sale by its New Zealand-based parent company, Meridian Energy. The $729 million deal will see Shell take over Powershop – the …
Posted by December 4th 2024
Residential gas bills in Victoria and Albury are set to rise next year, following an increase to the distribution costs of delivering gas supply to customers. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has approved the 2022 gas …
Posted by July 1st 2022
Carbon-busting retailer Simply Energy has jacked up its discounts in Victoria, meaning yearly prices are now between $67 and $133 cheaper to new customers. The Melbourne-based provider is known to dish out guaranteed discounts, with bigger …