Electricity


Tesla electric vehicle driving on road

OVO Energy giving away keys to a brand-new Tesla

Posted by February 1st 2024

EV lovers rejoice! OVO Energy is once again giving away a brand-new Tesla to one lucky customer who makes the switch to the provider. The promotion not only includes a Tesla Model 3, but also $2,000 in energy …




Contact your energy provider

Energy provider phone numbers

Posted by January 16th 2025

Do you have a question about your energy plan? Learn how to contact your energy provider with this Canstar Blue guide.



Man reading power bill in kitchen

Energy debtors hit 5-year peak as watchdog urges Aussies to switch

Posted by May 2nd 2025

Residential electricity prices have skyrocketed by up to 28% in the past 12 months, leaving thousands of households unable to pay their energy bills. The Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER) 2022-2023 annual retail markets report said electricity  …


House roof with solar panels

Solar Feed-In Tariffs South Australia

Posted by December 21st 2023

South Australians pay some of the highest electricity rates in the country, which may explain why about one in three households have solar. Not only can a solar system help reduce energy costs, it can …


Electric Lawnmower Costs

How much electricity does a lawn mower use?

Posted by November 23rd 2023

When you’re out mowing the yard in the scorching sun, you probably don’t stop to think about what your mower is costing you to run. It is relatively easy to know how much you’re spending …



charging multiple phones

Mobile phone charging costs explained

Posted by November 13th 2023

Canstar Blue has crunched the numbers to work out how much it costs you each time you charge your mobile phone. You might be surprised.


woman-drying-hair-in-mirror

How much electricity does a hair dryer use?

Posted by November 13th 2023

How much energy does a hair dryer use? What types of hair dryers work out cheaper to run? Find the answers to your hair dryer questions at Canstar Blue.


Technician installing solar panels on roof

5 questions to ask your solar installer

Posted by January 30th 2025

In this Canstar Blue guide, we discuss some of the most important questions to ask your solar installer before purchasing solar panels. Solar panels are a huge financial investment for households and businesses, so you don't …


evaporative cooler in room

How much do evaporative coolers cost to run?

Posted by November 6th 2023

At some point, we’ve all experienced ‘end of summer’ power bill shock, making reaching for the air con remote less and less appealing as the years go by. But when the temperature reaches sweltering and …



Fish-tank energy usage

How much electricity does a fish tank use?

Posted by November 2nd 2023

Keeping fish can be an expensive hobby. Find out how much your fish tank could be adding to your electricity bill at Canstar Blue.



Standby power

How much does standby power cost?

Posted by April 29th 2025

Standby power is an often overlooked contributor to your electricity bill. Find out what standby power is costing you and what you can do about it.