Electricity

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Cheapest Electricity Prices in Victoria

Posted by March 19th 2024

Who has the cheapest electricity prices in Victoria? Canstar Blue has compared plans, discounts and costs from the big providers to help you find a better deal.


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Expert Picks: Best Value Energy Plans VIC (March 2024)

Posted by March 7th 2024

When it comes to the ‘best’ energy plans in Victoria, we try to be as objective as possible. Each of the best value plans are based on our expert methodology which assess many factors of …


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Expert Picks: Best Value Energy Plans NSW (March 2024)

Posted by March 6th 2024

When we talk about the ‘best’ energy plans, we don’t just make this stuff up. We determine which are the best value plans based on our expert methodology which assesses numerous factors relating to the …


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Expert Picks: Best Value Energy Plans QLD (March 2024)

Posted by March 6th 2024

The south-east Queensland electricity market has undergone a swathe of regulatory changes, most notably with the introduction of ‘fairer’ default energy pricing. These changes may have set a new reference point for pricing; however, the …


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How Much Does It Cost to Charge an Electric Car in Australia?

Posted by March 5th 2024

Electric cars are heralded as the future of transportation, promising to reduce our carbon footprint and cut fuel costs. But one question looms large for Australians considering making the switch: How much does it cost …




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Expert Picks: Best Value Energy Plans SA (March 2024)

Posted by March 6th 2024

If you’re wondering about how we quantify the ‘best’ deals in market, we’re happy to share our insights. We determine our best value plans by applying our expert methodology, which analyses various components of a …


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Dodo vs Kogan Energy: Electricity Cost Comparison

Posted by March 19th 2024

Dodo has currently switched off market offer plans to new customers in South Australia. We will do our best to keep the details on this page up to date as new information becomes available. Please …



Powershop vs AGL: Electricity Cost Comparison

Posted by February 26th 2024

It’s Powershop vs AGL in a battle of which is the cheapest electricity retailer. With nothing in common, how will they stack up against each other? Find out on Canstar Blue.


Powershop vs Origin Compared

Powershop vs Origin: Electricity Cost Comparison

Posted by February 26th 2024

Origin is the big energy retailer, while Powershop is the new kid on the block. Where can you find the cheapest electricity prices? Read Canstar Blue’s review



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What is a utility bill?

Posted by February 14th 2024

You’ve probably come across the term ‘utility bill’ before and scratched your head. So, what is a utility bill and more importantly, why should you care? There are several different types of utility bills you …


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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 …


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Solar Feed-In Tariffs NSW

Posted by February 8th 2024

To cut a long story short, solar feed-in tariffs (FiTs) are similar to the ‘Return and Earn’ scheme in NSW, where people return containers in exchange for a refund. However, instead of being refunded cash, …


Simply Energy Motoring Club Deals (NRMA)

Posted by February 8th 2024

Simply Energy has teamed up with auto clubs in NSW, VIC, QLD and SA to give customers even greater value. But is there a catch?