Jared Mullane

Jared Mullane Jared Mullane was a content producer and editor at Canstar Blue for three years until 2022, most recently as Energy Editor. He holds a Bachelor of Journalism from Griffith University.



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Momentum Energy brings hot new solar deal to Queensland

Posted by July 5th 2022

Aussie-owned retailer Momentum Energy has washed ashore in sunny Queensland, bringing its competitive flagship offers as well as a sizzling new solar deal. Solar Step-Up is offering customers a generous 13.5c/kWh feed-in tariff (FiT) which is …


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Water Rates in Brisbane

Posted by August 15th 2022

Queenslanders know a thing or two about water. Whether it’s running through garden sprinklers as children or opening those dreaded bills as adults, you simply can’t escape H2O in the Sunshine State. Although it’s easy …


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Warning to energy customers over government rebate scam

Posted by December 29th 2020

The energy regulator has issued a warning for customers to be on the lookout for a scam targeting vulnerable Australians with the promise of a rebate on their power bills. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) says …


Electric Vehicle Servicing Guide

Electric Car Servicing Explained

Posted by November 2nd 2023

Are electric cars expensive to service? Canstar Blue lists the maintenance costs of owning an EV to see if electric really is cheaper.


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Ready, set, go: AGL pilots electric vehicle subscription service

Posted by May 26th 2021

AGL has launched a first-of-its-kind electric vehicle (EV) subscription service, removing the need for customers to own their own cars. Motorists in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane will have four EV subscription tiers to choose from, each …


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How Origin customers can earn $250 for reducing energy usage

Posted by June 16th 2022

Origin has launched an energy-saving program that rewards customers with cash for using less power during peak demand periods. Up to $250 a year in PayPal cash and gift cards is on offer through ‘Spike’, an …


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Water Meters Explained

Posted by June 16th 2022

Is your home the type that needs its own dam to keep up with water demands, or is water used sparingly in your household? Whether you’re taking a shower or washing the dishes, we all …


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Cheaper energy bills coming to Victorians living in apartments

Posted by December 29th 2020

Cheaper energy bills are coming to Victorians living in embedded networks, such as some apartments, caravan parks and retirement villages, thanks to reforms introduced by the state government in 2019. The Victorian Default Offer or VDO …


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Water Rates in Sydney

Posted by August 15th 2022

Sydneysiders are blessed with some of Australia’s cleanest water, most of which is sourced naturally from Lake Burragorang at Warragamba. From here, water undergoes stringent testing and is filtered to ensure water quality is of …