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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How much energy does a swimming pool use?

Posted by July 29th 2022

Summer wouldn’t be the same with a dip in the pool. But have you ever thought about how much power it uses? Find out the costs at Canstar Blue.


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NSW: Rewards for customers reducing energy use during peak times

Posted by June 15th 2022

Financial incentives are headed for customers in New South Wales who invest in technology that limits their electricity use during peak demand periods. As part of a world-first energy efficiency scheme, consumers are expected to save …



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Origin: Most Aussies say EVs and solar batteries are overpriced

Posted by July 5th 2022

Consumer interest in cleaner power technology has grown over the past 12 months despite price being a major bugbear for most Australians, an Origin Energy report found. Origin’s 2021 Future Energy Report revealed that 70 per …





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How to score $150 off your energy bills with Powershop

Posted by September 5th 2023

Australia’s greenest energy provider Powershop has supercharged its referral program, offering $150 to new customers who make the switch. Not only will new customers walk away with credits on their energy bills, but existing Powershop customers …


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Cheap new energy provider launches in nation’s capital

Posted by March 27th 2023

Canberra; home to Lake Burley Griffin, Parliament House, the Viking Clap… and now one of Australia’s cheapest electricity retailers. ReAmped Energy has launched in the nation’s capital, bringing its low-cost power plans to the people …


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ReAmped Energy sets record low prices across most of Victoria

Posted by December 17th 2024

Independent retailer ReAmped Energy has made history in most parts of Victoria by setting record low electricity prices. New customers who sign up to ‘ReAmped Handshake’ can bag power prices that are between 23 and 27 …