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Are LPG heaters safe?

Posted by December 22nd 2023

Heaters can be an absolute game changer on those cold mornings when getting out of bed seems almost impossible. However, if not used safely, these appliances can lead to some pretty nasty health and safety …


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Can you convert a natural gas heater to LPG?

Posted by December 22nd 2023

From cooking on the stove or the BBQ to heating water or running appliances, gas is an incredibly versatile resource. But, with different types of gas available it can be confusing to know which type …




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Canstar Blue Value Rank Methodology – Gas

Posted by December 22nd 2023

Last updated: December 2023 What does the Canstar Blue gas comparison tool compare? Canstar Blue's gas comparison tool, allows consumers to compare the estimated annual price of a plan against its included features for each of these …


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How to save up to 12c a litre on fuel with Origin Energy

Posted by July 20th 2022

Origin Energy has teamed up with Woolworths and EG Fuel to help its customers save at the bowser as the rising cost of living takes a bite out of household budgets.  The utilities giant is offering …



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Understanding Your Gas Meter

Posted by June 16th 2022

Now, you may think that households are all billed the same way for using gas, however it will depend on a few factors which we’ll discuss in this guide. To get you up to speed, …


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NSW Energy Accounts Payment Assistance: How to claim up to $1,600

Posted by December 22nd 2023

The New South Wales government has announced a welcome boost to its assistance payment for energy customers currently experiencing financial hardship due to soaring power prices. NSW Energy Minster Matt Kean revealed the Energy Accounts Payment …


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Momentum Energy revamps plans, throws in 10% free GreenPower on deal

Posted by September 19th 2022

Aussie-owned Momentum Energy has revamped its plans to new customers in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia, throwing in 10 per cent free GreenPower on its flagship offer. The electricity and gas provider’s latest …


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AGL slashing up to $150 off energy bills in NSW, VIC & QLD

Posted by May 16th 2022

New customers who sign up to AGL online in New South Wales, Victoria and south-east Queensland can slash up to $150 off their energy bills. Households that switch from another provider or move energy online to …


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180,000+ Aussies in energy debt as average amount owed rises

Posted by May 12th 2022

The number of Aussies repaying some form of energy debt in the second quarter of 2021-22 has risen by more than 13,000 compared to the same period last year. Latest data from the Australian Energy Regulator …


What is an NMI number?

Posted by June 16th 2022

Almost all households and businesses in Australia have a National Meter Identifier, or NMI. But what is it – and what does it matter? Canstar Blue explains.



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Energy regulator: Healthy signs for competition in market

Posted by March 31st 2022

The energy regulator has announced there’s a ‘healthy sign for competition’, as more Aussies make the switch to smaller power companies despite the bigger players holding majority of the market share. In its latest report, the …


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Ukraine crisis: Experts warn of rising gas prices to hit Australia

Posted by December 22nd 2023

Australian households already facing higher gas prices are being told to brace for more price hikes after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sparked concerns from industry experts. It came as domestic contract prices for major gas users, …


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Time-Varying Solar Tariffs Explained

Posted by February 7th 2024

When solar panels produce more electricity than what your home can use, the excess solar power is fed back into the electricity grid in exchange for what is called a “feed-in tariff” (FiT). This is …


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What is renewable energy and how does it work in Australia?

Posted by January 25th 2024

It seems these days that everyone is talking about renewable energy, whether it be politicians, journalists, or even your neighbour down the street. With other countries slowly building up their renewable energy resources it seems …


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Ouch: Sumo fined $500,000 for alleged wrongful disconnections

Posted by July 5th 2022

Energy retailer Sumo Power has paid $500,000 in penalties for wrongfully disconnecting dozens of customers in late 2020, the Victorian regulator says. The Essential Services Commission (ESC) alleges that Sumo Power and Sumo Gas wrongfully disconnected …


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From petrol to powerlines: Ampol to sell energy in Australia

Posted by February 1st 2022

Petrol major Ampol is the latest ASX-listed company set to sell electricity and gas in Australia, following moves announced by oil giant Shell and telco provider Telstra last year. In its detailed submission to the Australian …