As new regulations change the energy industry, retailers are moving away from discounts and towards bill credits instead.
Energy bill credits explained
Posted by November 13th 2024
Tara Donnelly is Canstar Blue’s Utilities Editor, leading the team that focuses on energy, telecommunications and consumer technology. She has spent more than a decade covering these topics in Australia, the US and Canada, and has authored over 500 Canstar Blue articles.
Her expertise has seen her appear in national media including 9 News, 7 News, Sunrise, the ABC , The Australian Financial Review, 4BC Radio and The Sydney Morning Herald.
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She has a Bachelor of Communications from the University of Canberra and is passionate about simplifying complex subjects so consumers aren’t just informed, they’re connected and confident.
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Posted by November 13th 2024
As new regulations change the energy industry, retailers are moving away from discounts and towards bill credits instead.
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