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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Electricity Metering Charges Explained

Posted by September 20th 2024

Every home and business connected to the grid has an electricity meter to record their power use. It is generally the responsibility of retailers to install, read and maintain these energy meters, however this sometimes …



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How to install solar panels

Posted by April 24th 2024

With rooftop solar surging in popularity in recent years, there’s little debate over the benefits of harnessing the sun’s rays to help power your home and save on those dreaded energy bills. In saying that, …


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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 …


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Default Market Offer prices set to plummet in 2021

Posted by February 18th 2021

Aussies on costly standing offer plans are set to see their power bills fall after the energy regulator released its draft pricing proposal for the Default Market Offer (DMO) in 2021-22. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) …


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Failing to help vulnerable customers costs Alinta Energy $1.125 million

Posted by January 13th 2023

One of the country’s biggest energy retailers has been slapped with penalties totalling $1.125 million for allegedly placing conditions on providing assistance to vulnerable customers in Victoria. The state’s energy regulator, the Essential Services Commission (ESC), …


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Faulty meters cost AGL $160,000 in penalties from regulator

Posted by January 20th 2021

AGL and its subsidiaries have paid penalties totalling $160,000 after the regulator issued it with eight infringement notices for breaching National Electricity Rules. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) alleged that AGL failed to promptly fix customers’ …