Electricity

man inspecting panels

Guide to solar panel maintenance

Posted by April 8th 2025

Like appliances, solar panels need maintenance over their lifetime. Canstar Blue reveals when you should service your panels and the risks if you don't.


Centralised water

Centralised hot water explained

Posted by April 7th 2025

This Canstar Blue article discusses centralised hot water for apartments and multi-dwelling properties and how much it can cost.



Senior energy plans

Energy plans for seniors and pensioners

Posted by April 7th 2025

As a senior or pensioner, you may be entitled to specific energy deals that can help keep costs down. Consider providers, plans and deals at Canstar Blue.


fixed energy plans

Fixed rate energy plans

Posted by April 4th 2025

Want to compare fixed rate energy plans? Find out everything you need to know about fixed charge plans at Canstar Blue.


Hydro power

Hydropower Plants in Australia

Posted by April 4th 2025

This Canstar Blue article discusses hydroelectric power plants in Australia, from how they work to where they are located.



Boiling the kettle costs more than you think

How many watts does a kettle use?

Posted by April 3rd 2025

How much electricity does a kettle use? You might be surprised. Canstar Blue takes a look at the real cost of boiling the kettle.





Coal stations

Coal-fired power stations in Australia

Posted by April 2nd 2025

Understand coal-fired power stations in Australia, including how they work and where they are located with this Canstar Blue guide.


Block tariff

What is a controlled load?

Posted by April 3rd 2025

Controlled loads are a popular electricity tariff. But what is it and how much can it save you on electricity. Read more at Canstar Blue.


Rebate

Electricity rebates and concessions in Australia

Posted by April 10th 2025

KEY POINTS Energy rebates are offered in every Australian state and territory To be eligible, each government rebate has its own set of criteria that Aussies must meet Comparing energy retailers and plans is the …






Solar FiTs

Best solar feed-in tariffs in Australia

Posted by April 2nd 2025

Which solar provider offers the best solar Feed-in Tariff? In this article, Canstar Blue compares solar FiTs in each state.