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.


How to change a light bulb

Posted by July 5th 2022

A step-by-step guide to replacing a light bulb. Learn how to safely install different types of light bulbs in your home with Canstar Blue.


How to earn bill credits for cutting your power with EnergyAustralia

Posted by August 21st 2019

EnergyAustralia has launched a new power-saving campaign that rewards customers for cutting down on their energy usage during periods of high demand. The ‘PowerResponse’ initiative sees EnergyAustralia customers earn bill credits if they manage to reduce …


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How to get a free day’s worth of electricity from Powershop

Posted by October 11th 2023

Fancy a day off from your power bills? That’s what you’ll get if you switch to Powershop during its free power promotion period. That’s right, at a time when energy providers are looking for more and …


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Origin Energy hit with $80,000 fine for cutting power to homes

Posted by February 18th 2022

Origin has paid $80,000 in penalties enforced by the energy regulator for the alleged unlawful disconnection of power to more than 50 premises between January 2018 and May 2019. These penalties were incurred as a result …


Dodo and CovaU to refund energy customers over discount claims

Posted by February 18th 2022

Electricity retailers Dodo and CovaU will refund customers after being issued with infringement notices by the consumer watchdog for alleged misleading claims about the discounts available on their energy plans. The companies have paid penalties of …



Millions of Aussies to save with Energy Assistance Payment

Posted by May 4th 2022

Almost four million Australians are set to receive a one-off government handout to help ease the pain of rising power bills, weeks ahead of the federal election. The ‘Energy Assistance Payment’ will provide additional cost of …



Click Energy to pay $900,000 over dodgy discount claims

Posted by May 4th 2022

Electricity and gas retailer Click Energy has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay $900,000 in penalties after making false or misleading claims about the potential benefits and 'savings' of its big discount power …


Red Energy cuts electricity rates, but gas prices go up

Posted by June 20th 2022

Red Energy has cut or frozen electricity prices across the country, but customers can expect to pay more for gas. The retailer, owned by renewable energy generation company Snowy Hydro, says its electricity rates in Queensland …