Canstar Blue has crunched the numbers to work out how much it costs you each time you charge your mobile phone. You might be surprised.
Mobile phone charging costs explained
Posted by November 13th 2023
Posted by November 13th 2023
Canstar Blue has crunched the numbers to work out how much it costs you each time you charge your mobile phone. You might be surprised.
Posted by November 13th 2023
How much energy does a hair dryer use? What types of hair dryers work out cheaper to run? Find the answers to your hair dryer questions at Canstar Blue.
Posted by February 7th 2024
Over time, things change, like your household energy usage. So, it wouldn't be unreasonable to suggest that your energy needs may not be the same as they were when you first got your home solar …
Posted by February 7th 2024
Solar panels are a huge financial investment for households and businesses, so you don't want to be messing around when it comes to picking quality service, products and advice. But how can you ensure you …
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 …
Posted by November 3rd 2023
Our survey found that many Aussies cut down on using their air conditioner to save money but it doesn’t cost as much as you think.
Posted by November 16th 2023
Most household appliances now carry an energy efficiency rating sticker – but do you understand them? If not, Canstar Blue is here to help.
Posted by November 2nd 2023
Keeping fish can be an expensive hobby. Find out how much your fish tank could be adding to your electricity bill at Canstar Blue.
Posted by November 2nd 2023
Handheld, barrel, upright and robot vacuum cleaners. Canstar Blue looks at how much electricity these consume and what it could cost you.
Posted by October 26th 2023
Standby power is an often overlooked contributor to your electricity bill. Find out what standby power is costing you and what you can do about it.
Posted by February 7th 2024
Solar power is often a pipe dream for Australian renters. Although the grid-power alternative offers users a reduced carbon footprint and the chance to lower their energy bills, its permanent and expensive hardware is an …
Posted by October 27th 2023
Nothing gives you that sinking feeling quite like an unexpectedly large bill. Even if you know your next bill is looming, it still manages to sweep you off your feet when you open that letter …
Posted by February 7th 2024
Let’s face it; choosing a solar power system for your home can be overwhelming. Especially if you don’t understand how solar energy works in the first place! While there are pages and pages of information …
Posted by February 7th 2024
Solar panels are an investment, both from an environmental standpoint and from the perspective of your energy bill. As a result, it makes sense that you want to take care of your investment, from ensuring …
Posted by October 19th 2023
Sometimes things just don’t go your way, and you’re left wondering how you’re going to pay that next bill. That’s a question made all the more difficult when you don’t even know how much that …
Posted by October 18th 2023
Ovens are the centrepiece of the kitchen, and if you’re a master of one then we salute you. But what is an oven costing you in energy? Find out at Canstar Blue.
Posted by February 7th 2024
Victorian households may now be eligible for a second solar rebate or interest-free loan from the state government. As part of an extension to the Solar Homes Program in the state, households who have already claimed …
Posted by February 7th 2024
In this article, we explain how solar air conditioners work, what types are currently available, and ask the big question: are they cheaper to run than conventional models?
Posted by February 7th 2024
The consumer watchdog is urging households with a solar battery to check their system as soon as possible following a recall for potentially hazardous batteries. Households with an affected LG solar battery are being warned to …
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 …