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.
Posted by September 27th 2023
The number of households struggling to pay their energy bills is rising, and those that are, are in more debt than at any time in the past five years, according to alarming figures from the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Posted by October 5th 2022
Two in three Australian households have been warned by the energy regulator to brace for a bill shock with the price impact of 2022's energy market mayhem set to hit households from this month. Customers on …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …