Monika Gudova

Monika Gudova is a freelance content writer and editor who has spent several years focused on energy topics, both at Canstar Blue and elsewhere in the comparison industry. With a Bachelor of Journalism and Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies from the University of Wollongong and experience in writing on a range of non-energy topics, Monika’s also well placed to know the most engaging ways to present in-depth information on electricity, gas and solar, while her personal investment in renewables and green energy mean that brings real passion to energy content. You can follow Monika on LinkedIn.


Natural Gas Plant

Megajoules (MJ): Gas usage and costs explained

Posted by December 4th 2024

In this article, Canstar Blue will explain what a megajoule is and how you can use this knowledge to get more information out of your gas billing, and maybe even save some money. If you have …


LPG vs natural gas

LPG vs natural gas: What should you get?

Posted by December 4th 2024

Natural gas and LPG are both reliable sources of power, but which is best for your home? Compare LPG and natural gas with Canstar Blue.


Green LPG gas bottle

How and where to refill your empty gas bottles

Posted by December 5th 2024

Picture this — a Sunday afternoon mid-summer, a beer in one hand and BBQ tongs in the other. Everything’s going smooth until your barbeque runs out of gas just as you pop the snags on. …


Closeup of gas bottles with regulator

What is an LPG gas regulator?

Posted by December 4th 2024

In Australia, where the weather is ripe for barbequing, gas bottles are a common household fixture. But while most of us are familiar with gas bottles, LPG system components are another story. We’ll take a …


Propane cylinder connected to barbecue

What is propane gas?

Posted by December 4th 2024

We’ve all been there — parked up at the servo, waiting for your mum/dad/friend to fill up their car, staring out the window at a stack of grey cylinders in a cage. To some households, …




Coal Power

Coal-fired power stations in Australia explained

Posted by June 28th 2024

It wouldn’t be farfetched to say that most Australians would have stumbled across the term ‘coal-fired power stations’ at least once in their life. Whether it’s listening to a fiery discussion on talkback radio or …



Solar panels

Commercial solar: Expert guide for businesses

Posted by June 19th 2024

In this guide, Canstar Blue’s energy experts discuss the commercial solar generation options available to businesses in Australia. From system sizing to installers and even some rough cost estimates, we reveal what businesses need to …