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 February 28th 2025

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 February 27th 2025

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 February 28th 2025

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, …


phone with solar panels

Solar monitoring system: Should you get one?

Posted by June 19th 2024

Solar panels are a great way to minimise your energy bill and your reliance on grid electricity. But while solar systems are excellent when working correctly, it can be difficult to tell when something breaks …


evaporative cooler in room

How much do evaporative coolers cost to run?

Posted by November 6th 2023

At some point, we’ve all experienced ‘end of summer’ power bill shock, making reaching for the air con remote less and less appealing as the years go by. But when the temperature reaches sweltering and …


Powershop Mega Pack Explained

Powershop Mega Pack Explained

Posted by March 21st 2024

*The Mega Pack product is currently not promoted by Powershop. See here for current Powershop offers. Details below should be treated as historical.* Powershop’s payment model might be a little wacky to those not familiar with …