Kelseigh Wrigley

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.


Top 10 biggest energy companies in Australia

Posted by March 20th 2024

You’ve probably heard about the ‘big four’ banks when it comes to finance, but what about the ‘big three’ in energy? We’re referring to Origin Energy, AGL and EnergyAustralia, which currently have the largest retail …


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How much does solar cost?

Posted by March 14th 2024

Rooftop solar can be a great investment, but how much does it cost to install? Canstar Blue has produced a price guide to indicate what you might expect.


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What is the average water bill in Australia?

Posted by March 13th 2024

Not only is water a resource we often take for granted, it’s a household utility bill we begrudgingly have to pay every few months, while costs only ever seem to go in one direction. This …


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What is a solar inverter?

Posted by February 22nd 2024

A guide to solar inverters. Canstar Blue looks at the best solar inverters, how they work, what they do and how much they cost.




Solar smart meters: Metering and charges explained

Posted by February 13th 2024

Installing solar panels is an excellent way to save on electricity costs and reduce your household emissions.  But before you start using your new solar system, you may need to upgrade your traditional meter or install …


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Solar Feed-In Tariffs QLD

Posted by February 8th 2024

From Coolangatta to Cairns and Toowoomba to Mt Isa, Queensland is a hotbed for sunshine, which explains why solar installations are through the roof right now. While there’s little debate over the benefits of solar …


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Solar Feed-In Tariffs Victoria

Posted by February 8th 2024

There are so many reasons to install solar panels in Victoria, but most people just want to know how much they’ll be able to save on energy bills. Despite a plethora of contributing factors to …


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Solar Feed-In Tariffs NSW

Posted by February 8th 2024

To cut a long story short, solar feed-in tariffs (FiTs) are similar to the ‘Return and Earn’ scheme in NSW, where people return containers in exchange for a refund. However, instead of being refunded cash, …