Posted by October 31st 2024
Households that pay quarterly electricity bills have been warned to brace for a bill shock in October. In its latest state of the market report, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) said customers on quarterly billing cycles …
Posted by October 11th 2023
Not all energy plans are created equal when it comes to the underlying costs you’ll be paying for powering your home. That’s why it’s important that you’re able to identify a good electricity rate when …
Posted by October 10th 2023
Canstar Blue explains what an electricity usage charge is, where you will find it on your bill, and how to tell if you’re paying too much.
Posted by October 6th 2023
How much electricity does your toaster use to make a piece of toast and what does it cost? Find the answer at Canstar Blue.
Posted by October 5th 2023
Red Energy has paid $254,436 in penalties to the Victorian energy regulator after allegedly sending customers incorrect or minimal best offer messaging on their energy bills last year. The Essential Services Commission (ESC) alleged that the …
Posted by October 3rd 2023
Finding a better energy deal should now be easier than ever for Aussie households and small businesses, thanks to the launch of the energy regulator’s long-discussed Better Bills Guideline. The guidelines, which came into effect on …
Posted by January 2nd 2024
Thinking about investing in an electric bike but don't know where to start? You've come to the right place! In this guide, we list some of the electric bike brands available in the Australian market. …
Posted by September 28th 2023
Using your microwave might be more affordable than you thought. Canstar Blue breaks down what your microwave might be costing you.
Posted by September 27th 2023
A whopping one in two Victorian households could have been paying more than they needed to for electricity last year, after the state’s energy regulator found a lack of plan switching cost households millions in …
Posted by September 22nd 2023
EnergyAustralia is in hot water with the consumer watchdog, after the retailer allegedly gave misleading electricity prices to households and small businesses during last year’s market crisis. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has taken …