Electricity - Page 2


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Guide to power outages in Australia

Posted by August 18th 2025

In this guide, Canstar Blue discusses power outages in Australia, including how to find power outages in your area.


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Bill smoothing

Posted by August 21st 2025

What is bill smoothing and how does it work? Canstar Blue explores bill smoothing and payment plans offered by the big energy retailers.


Man reading bill. Energy bill shock

How to avoid energy bill shock

Posted by August 15th 2025

This Canstar Blue article discusses what bill shock is and gives tips on how to avoid energy bill shock in the future.


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Energy plans for seniors

Posted by August 14th 2025

Seniors may be entitled to specific energy deals that can help keep costs down. Consider providers and plans at Canstar Blue.


Natural gas stovetop alight

Natural gas explained

Posted by August 14th 2025

What is natural gas used for in Australia, where does it come from and which companies supply it? Find out more with Canstar Blue.




Energy Bill Credits

Energy bill credits explained

Posted by August 12th 2025

Energy retailers are moving away from discounts and towards electricity bill credits. Learn about energy bill credits with Canstar Blue.


Standing and market offers

Electricity standing offer explained

Posted by August 12th 2025

In this article, Canstar Blue explains what standing offer electricity plans are and how they compare with other market offers.




Thermal monitor. NatHERS

What is NatHERS?

Posted by August 11th 2025

In this article, Canstar Blue explains what the NatHERS scheme is and how its rating system assesses energy efficient homes across Australia.


Arm opening oven. Gas vs electric oven

Gas vs electric oven: Which is best?

Posted by August 14th 2025

What are the cost differences between gas vs electric ovens? In this article, Canstar Blue shows the pros and cons of both types of ovens.


Apartment building

Embedded electricity networks

Posted by August 8th 2025

In this Canstar Blue guide, we run through what an embedded electricity network is, how it works and what your options are.


Confused person reading expensive bill

Why is my electricity bill so high?

Posted by August 8th 2025

Are you wondering why your electricity bill is so high? Find the answers to high power bills with Canstar Blue.


Tasmania. Electricity providers in Tasmania

Electricity providers in Tasmania

Posted by August 7th 2025

In this article, Canstar Blue discusses gas and electricity providers in Tasmania, as well as solar feed-in tariffs and plans.



Electricity poles and wires

Electricity reference price explained

Posted by August 6th 2025

What is the electricity reference price and how does it affect electricity bills? Find out in this Canstar Blue article.