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.


Bird-Proofing Solar Panels: What to do

Posted by February 7th 2024

You may love Australia’s wonderful birdlife. That doesn’t mean you’ll love what it can do to your solar power system. Birds nesting around solar panels - and even under them - usually leads to a …


How long do solar panels last in Australia?

Posted by February 7th 2024

Solar panels have become increasingly popular in Australia over the past two decades, with homeowners drawn by the possibility of saving money on their energy bills while also potentially lowering their carbon emissions and increasing …



What are Australian-made solar panels

What are Australian-made solar panels?

Posted by February 7th 2024

Thinking about getting solar panels installed and curious about whether it’s possible to buy Australian-made solar panels? Then you’re probably not surprised to hear that solar panels made in Australia are a popular choice for …


solar panels on a roof

What are Solar Panels?

Posted by December 19th 2023

You may have heard about solar panels before and wondered what all the buzz was about. There has certainly been an increasing amount of ‘buzz’ about solar panels over the past year or two as …


AGL Rewards

What is AGL Rewards?

Posted by December 14th 2023

AGL is no exception, with its AGL Rewards program thanking its customers for choosing AGL for their electricity, gas and NBN needs by providing access to a range of discounts. But what do you actually …



Ducted Air Conditioner costs

How much does ducted air conditioning cost?

Posted by July 2nd 2024

Ducted air conditioning is indisputably the pinnacle of household heating and cooling. Unlike conventional air conditioners which can usually only cool one or two rooms, ducted air con uses vents (or ducts) in the walls …


Energy confused

What to do when you get a shock energy bill

Posted by October 27th 2023

Nothing gives you that sinking feeling quite like an unexpectedly large bill. Even if you know your next bill is looming, it still manages to sweep you off your feet when you open that letter …


Solar hot water heater on a roof

Solar hot water system buying guide

Posted by September 11th 2023

As a homeowner, you understand how energy bills can add up and how important it is to find ways to reduce costs. One of the most significant expenses can be the cost of heating water, …