Electricity


Standby power

How much does standby power cost?

Posted by June 11th 2025

In this article, Canstar Blue looks at how much standby power costs each year and which appliances are the biggest contributors.


Electric fire place

Winter heating costs explained

Posted by June 10th 2025

What are the winter heating costs of running a heater in winter? Canstar Blue looks at winter heating costs, including electric, gas and oil heaters.


Lady's hand holding energy bill

How to read my electricity bill

Posted by June 27th 2025

Learn how to read all the components on your electricity bill, including fees and charges with Canstar Blue.




Technicians installing home solar battery

Labor’s home solar battery rebate explained

Posted by June 3rd 2025

As part of its 2025 federal election campaign, the Labor party announced the Cheaper Home Batteries program, a policy focused on getting more solar batteries into homes. The program is a $2.3 billion fund that would …



Washing machine running costs

Washing machine running costs

Posted by June 11th 2025

How much does it cost to do a load of washing? Canstar Blue takes a close look at what your washing machine adds to your electricity and water bills.




House with solar panels on the roof

Home solar power systems explained

Posted by June 16th 2025

Keen to install a solar power system on your home? Canstar Blue breaks down all you need to know, from how solar works to system costs.





Regulated market

What are regulated energy markets?

Posted by June 13th 2025

Energy prices may be regulated depending on where you live in Australia. Find out the pros and cons of regulated energy prices with Canstar Blue.



Energy deregulation explained

Energy deregulation explained

Posted by June 12th 2025

Most Australian states have deregulated energy markets. Find out what deregulation is and what it means for you with Canstar Blue.