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Extreme weather events a reminder to prepare for blackouts

Posted by March 10th 2022

Australians are being reminded to prepare for unexpected power outages this summer due to extreme weather events. Energy Networks Australia (ENA) and the Australian Energy Council (AEC) noted how the sector can be placed under pressure …


Red Energy Rewards

Red Energy Rewards Review

Posted by July 18th 2023

Red Energy gives customers access to a range of discounts with its Red Energy Rewards program. Get all the details at Canstar Blue.




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Door-to-door sales and win-back offers to be outlawed in Victoria

Posted by December 22nd 2023

The days are numbered for Victorian energy providers conjuring up last-minute deals to keep customers from switching to another provider. From December 31, ‘win-back offers’, also known as ‘retention offers’, will be outlawed as part of …


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Big energy rules in Victoria despite not always being cheapest

Posted by December 22nd 2023

Victorians are loyal to the big energy providers despite cheaper deals on offer elsewhere at times, a new industry report has revealed. The Essential Services Commission (ESC) found there is a ‘striking consumer preference for large …


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Gas bills set to rise in Victoria and Albury next year

Posted by December 22nd 2023

Residential gas bills in Victoria and Albury are set to rise next year, following an increase to the distribution costs of delivering gas supply to customers. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has approved the 2022 gas …


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Victoria: Simply Energy increases discounts in time for summer

Posted by July 1st 2022

Carbon-busting retailer Simply Energy has jacked up its discounts in Victoria, meaning yearly prices are now between $67 and $133 cheaper to new customers. The Melbourne-based provider is known to dish out guaranteed discounts, with bigger …


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How to score a year of free Amazon Prime with AGL

Posted by September 4th 2023

Are you itching to get your hands on some Amaz-on-ing deals? Then you’ll want to tune in to this. Energy giant AGL is giving away 12 months of Amazon Prime access to new customers. That’s right, …



Lumo Ameego Rewards

What is Lumo Rewards?

Posted by July 25th 2022

Lumo Energy is giving customers access to a range of rewards in new loyalty program, Lumo Ameego. Canstar Blue review.





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EnergyAustralia sparks competition with its move into NBN

Posted by July 22nd 2021

The NBN and telco space is about to get a lot more crowded, with EnergyAustralia the latest energy provider to announce its move into the telco sector. Not only has EnergyAustralia launched a simple suite …


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Telstra Energy: Say watt? Telco giant set to dial into energy

Posted by July 21st 2021

Telecommunications powerhouse Telstra is prepping for its launch into the energy retail market which could see it challenge major providers like AGL and Origin as it awaits approval by the regulators. In its detailed submission to …


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What are fossil fuels?

Posted by May 13th 2022

With all the recent hot topic debates around renewable energy, more and more attention is drawn to the production and uses of fossil fuels. Despite years of using and surrounding ourselves with fossil fuels it …


Energy Price Fact Sheets

Understanding Energy Price Fact Sheets

Posted by July 28th 2022

Confused when comparing electricity deals? Canstar Blue walks you through energy price fact sheets and how to make sense of them.


Origin Hot Water Heating Explained

Posted by June 17th 2022

Most apartment dwellers have what’s called ‘centralised’ or ‘bulk’ hot water, which means you cop an extra bill for your hot water usage. The supplier of your hot water is chosen by the body corporate …