Kelseigh Wrigley

Kelseigh Wrigley was a content producer at Canstar Blue for three years until 2024, most recently as an Energy Specialist. She holds a Bachelor of Journalism from the Queensland University of Technology and has contributed her skills to online publications Hunter & Bligh and local radio station 4ZZZ.



Man holding small solar panel.

Big power bills on the horizon: Is now the time to go solar?

Posted by February 7th 2024

Aussie households have again been burdened with predictions of staggering energy bill hikes, prompting many to question: is now the right time to go solar?  Following last week’s stark warning of a 35 per cent electricity …


roof with solar panel

What are micro inverters and are they worth it?

Posted by February 7th 2024

Solar panels generate energy, but not in a form that can be directly used in a household. Hence, the need for an inverter. An inverter essentially takes the power generated by the panels and turns …


man inspecting panels

Solar Panel Maintenance: When do panels need servicing?

Posted by June 26th 2024

More Aussies are hopping on the solar power bandwagon and having panels installed on their roof. But, how many know what maintenance is required to keep solar panels in prime condition? Just as you would cars …



Excavator digging home

Before You Dig Australia Explained

Posted by October 7th 2022

If you plan to build a home, or you’re about to renovate, there are certain limitations on where and how low you can dig. This is because your property could be sitting above important underground …


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Powershop re-launches Switch Saver in NSW & VIC with big savings

Posted by September 5th 2023

Powershop is slinging big savings to residents in New South Wales and Victoria who ditch their current provider and switch their home power. The retailer’s ‘Switch Saver’ deal is back again and rewarding new sign-ups with …


Solar panels in a garden

What are community solar gardens?

Posted by November 11th 2024

In fact, nearly three-fifths (55%) of Aussie households strongly or somewhat agree that it is unfair that people who rent are less likely to have access to rooftop solar or battery storage, according to …


Powerlines with blue and yellow sky in the background.

Melbourne-based power provider Elysian Energy folds under market volatility

Posted by September 2nd 2022

Elysian Energy has been placed under voluntary administration, following a growing line of retailers to collapse under the pressure of rising wholesale prices. The Melbourne-based electricity retailer was suspended from trading in the national electricity market …


Two Tesla Powerwall's on the side of a house.

Tesla Powerwall owners can now save big with Origin’s Loop VPP network

Posted by February 7th 2024

Origin Energy has extended its virtual power plant (VPP) network, Loop, to include BYO batteries for households in New South Wales, Victoria, south-east Queensland, South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory.  Eligible Tesla Powerwall owners can …