Kelseigh Wrigley

Kelseigh Wrigley Kelseigh Wrigley covers Australia's retail energy market, growing her industry specific expertise over the last 2 years. She holds a Bachelor of Journalism at the Queensland University of Technology and has contributed her skills to online publications Hunter & Bligh and local radio station 4ZZZ.


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What is a solar inverter?

Posted by February 22nd 2024

A guide to solar inverters. Canstar Blue looks at the best solar inverters, how they work, what they do and how much they cost.




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What is the average gas bill?

Posted by February 14th 2024

The following information is based on a survey finalised in December 2023 and calculated as an average of estimated quarterly bills based on survey respondents' latest bill. As such, the average quarterly bill sums cited …


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What is the average solar bill?

Posted by February 13th 2024

While there are many good reasons for installing solar, it’s safe to say that most people look forward to saving money on their power bills. With so many factors coming into play - from the …


Solar smart meters: Metering and charges explained

Posted by February 13th 2024

Installing solar panels is an excellent way to save on electricity costs and reduce your household emissions.  But before you start using your new solar system, you may need to upgrade your traditional meter or install …


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ActewAGL vs Origin Energy: Electricity Cost Comparison

Posted by February 12th 2024

Does Origin make a case against ActewAGL as the undisputed king of energy in Canberra, or is Origin’s stake to claim outside of the ACT in New South Wales? In this matchup we put both …


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ActewAGL vs EnergyAustralia: Electricity Cost Comparison

Posted by February 12th 2024

While ActewAGL is undeniably a heavyweight in the nation’s capital, how does EnergyAustralia rank in terms of price and value? Canberrans know how to spot a good deal when they see one, which is why …


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Solar Feed-In Tariffs QLD

Posted by February 8th 2024

From Coolangatta to Cairns and Toowoomba to Mt Isa, Queensland is a hotbed for sunshine, which explains why solar installations are through the roof right now. While there’s little debate over the benefits of solar …


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Solar Feed-In Tariffs Victoria

Posted by February 8th 2024

There are so many reasons to install solar panels in Victoria, but most people just want to know how much they’ll be able to save on energy bills. Despite a plethora of contributing factors to …