Electricity

read your power bill

How to read your power bill

Posted by October 12th 2023

Let’s talk about power bills… It might not be your favourite topic, but knowing how to read and extract information from your bill is crucial to understanding how you can save on electricity. After receiving an …


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What is a good rate for electricity?

Posted by October 11th 2023

Not all energy plans are created equal when it comes to the underlying costs you’ll be paying for powering your home. That’s why it’s important that you’re able to identify a good electricity rate when …


Electricity usages charges explained

Electricity Usage Charges: Costs per kWh

Posted by October 10th 2023

Canstar Blue explains what an electricity usage charge is, where you will find it on your bill, and how to tell if you’re paying too much.


Energy Costs of Toasters

How much electricity does a toaster use?

Posted by October 6th 2023

How much electricity does your toaster use to make a piece of toast and what does it cost? Find the answer at Canstar Blue.






EnergyAustralia and ACCC alleged misleading prices

Consumer watchdog takes EnergyAustralia to court over misleading prices

Posted by September 22nd 2023

EnergyAustralia is in hot water with the consumer watchdog, after the retailer allegedly gave misleading electricity prices to households and small businesses during last year’s market crisis. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has taken …


How much does it cost to charge a laptop?

Posted by May 16th 2024

How much electricity does it take to charge a laptop and what does this cost? Canstar Blue breaks down the cost of charging different laptops.


Boiling the kettle costs more than you think

How many watts does a kettle use?

Posted by September 21st 2023

How much electricity does a kettle use? You might be surprised. Canstar Blue takes a look at the real cost of boiling the kettle.



NSW Government scraps EV rebate 2024

NSW to pull the plug on EV rebates and subsidies in 2024

Posted by September 18th 2023

Drivers looking to purchase a new electric vehicle in New South Wales will soon miss out on major subsidies and rebates, as the state government looks to pull the plug on its EV incentives. As part …


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Understanding the NT Electricity Market

Posted by September 15th 2023

Home to iconic natural treasures, rich Aboriginal history and stunning rugged landscapes — there’s nowhere quite like the Northern Territory. But the territory's idiosyncrasies don’t stop there. The NT energy market presents some unique challenges, …


Replacing light bulb for CFL

How much electricity do light bulbs use?

Posted by December 12th 2023

Light bulbs can significantly contribute to your electricity bill. Canstar Blue looks at how much different light bulbs cost to run.



How much power does a TV use?

How much power does a TV use?

Posted by September 8th 2023

It is likely many of us have never given much thought to what our latest Netflix binge-session could be adding to our electricity bills. But, like most household appliances, televisions can actually be quite significant …


Estimated Energy Bills Explained

Estimated energy bills explained

Posted by November 26th 2024

Why do electricity and gas retailers estimate your bills and what happens when they do? Canstar Blue explains estimated bills.


Woman looking at electricity meter with candle.

Energy market operator warns of increased blackout risk this summer

Posted by September 1st 2023

Households and businesses have been warned of increased blackout risks for the electricity grid this summer, following fears from the market operator that supply may not meet the incoming cooling demands. The Australian Energy Market Operator …