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.


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$3,000 electric vehicle subsidy revs up Queensland motorists

Posted by March 17th 2022

The Queensland Government has announced a new electric vehicle (EV) subsidy aimed at ‘supercharging’ EV adoption over the next three years. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk unveiled a $3,000 rebate for Queenslanders who purchase a new EV that’s …


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Victoria: How to apply for a $250 cash back on energy bills

Posted by March 7th 2022

The Victorian government is encouraging residents to apply for a $250 cash back on energy bills as part of a $797 million household relief package. The ‘$250 Power Saving Bonus', originally introduced in February last year …


Time-Varying Solar Tariffs Explained

Time-Varying Solar Tariffs Explained

Posted by February 7th 2024

When solar panels produce more electricity than what your home can use, the excess solar power is fed back into the electricity grid in exchange for what is called a “feed-in tariff” (FiT). This is …


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Origin Energy now cheapest of the ‘big three’ in Sydney

Posted by March 2nd 2022

One of Australia’s ‘big three’ electricity providers has just slashed the price on its flagship offer across a large part of New South Wales. Origin Energy's rates on its ‘Flexi Rate ePlus’ plan have been given …


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Queensland: $50 electricity rebate heading your way

Posted by February 22nd 2022

A $50 electricity rebate is heading to Queenslanders’ bills in the third quarter of this year, courtesy of the state government. This will mark the sixth cut to power bills within four years for Queensland households, …



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Electric vehicle range anxiety to be eliminated by 2024

Posted by February 9th 2022

Range anxiety for electric vehicle (EV) drivers could be eliminated within the next two years, according to a new automotive report. Findings by Australian EV and clean energy company, Bell Resources, predict that EVs could be …



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Big savings for solar customers despite feed-in tariffs dropping

Posted by February 2nd 2022

New Canstar Blue research found that Aussies with solar panels could be saving up to $1,642 a year on electricity costs when compared to customers without solar, despite declining feed-in tariffs. Unsurprisingly, the findings – which …


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From petrol to powerlines: Ampol to sell energy in Australia

Posted by May 16th 2024

Petrol major Ampol is the latest ASX-listed company set to sell electricity and gas in Australia, following moves announced by oil giant Shell and telco provider Telstra last year. In its detailed submission to the Australian …