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.
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Posted by November 30th 2022
With much of Australia – and the world – now in self-isolation due to coronavirus, many businesses have been adversely impacted and staff have been sent home to work where possible. Energy companies are no …
Posted by July 5th 2022
Alinta Energy has been penalised $280,000 after its door-to-door sales agents were alleged to have switched Victorians onto contracts without each customer’s explicit informed consent. Victoria’s energy watchdog issued Alinta Energy with 14 penalty notices for …
Posted by February 13th 2024
Red Energy has announced it will provide free electricity to electric vehicle owners every weekend to charge their cars. The ‘Red EV Saver’ will offer two hours of free electricity usage charges between midday and 2pm …