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What default price cuts mean for your electricity bills

Posted by May 27th 2024

Electricity consumers in multiple states stand to save as much as $104 - and potentially more - on their bills from July 1, after energy regulators delivered decreased default plan prices for 2024-25. The Australian Energy …


Winter heating costs explained

Winter heating costs explained

Posted by January 14th 2025

How much does it cost to run a heater in winter? Canstar Blue looks at winter heating costs, including electric, gas and oil heater running costs.


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A guide to energy efficient heaters in 2025

Posted by April 16th 2025

Keeping your home warm is essential for getting through the chilly winter months. But balancing your comfort in the cooler months with the inevitable rise in your power bills can be difficult, especially if you're …


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Online-only energy plans explained

Posted by July 11th 2024

The internet is a weird place, and if it’s not something you grew up with, navigating it can be tricky. And while most of us are around the concept of online shopping, what many may …


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Which energy companies charge paper bill fees?

Posted by May 16th 2024

If you receive a paper bill from your electricity retailer, you might be paying extra for the privilege. By opting to receive your power bill digitally, you could save paying a paper bill fee, giving …


What the $300 energy relief payment means for your bills

Posted by May 17th 2024

More than 10 million Australian households will receive a new $300 relief payment toward their energy bills under measures outlined in the Federal Budget 2024-25, as Canstar Blue data showed that average annual electricity costs …



Direct Debit Energy Discounts Explained

Direct debit energy discounts explained

Posted by April 16th 2025

You’d be hard pressed to come across someone who doesn’t love a discount, so when an opportunity pops up where you can save a few bucks on your energy bill, taking it may seem like …


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Origin vs ReAmped Energy: Electricity Cost Comparison

Posted by July 3rd 2024

ReAmped Energy has currently switched off most of its market offer plans to new customers. We will do our best to keep the details on this page up to date as new information becomes available. …


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Power bill relief could be on the way for millions of Aussies

Posted by March 22nd 2024

Power price relief could be on the way for Australian households, with the country's energy regulators proposing lower default electricity costs from July 1. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) and the Essential Services Commission (ESC) have …



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Solar Feed-In Tariffs QLD

Posted by February 8th 2024

From Coolangatta to Cairns and Toowoomba to Mt Isa, Queensland is a hotbed for sunshine, which explains why solar installations are through the roof right now. While there’s little debate over the benefits of solar …


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Solar Feed-In Tariffs Victoria

Posted by February 8th 2024

There are so many reasons to install solar panels in Victoria, but most people just want to know how much they’ll be able to save on energy bills. Despite a plethora of contributing factors to …


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Solar Feed-In Tariffs NSW

Posted by February 8th 2024

To cut a long story short, solar feed-in tariffs (FiTs) are similar to the ‘Return and Earn’ scheme in NSW, where people return containers in exchange for a refund. However, instead of being refunded cash, …



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OVO Energy giving away keys to a brand-new Tesla

Posted by February 1st 2024

EV lovers rejoice! OVO Energy is once again giving away a brand-new Tesla to one lucky customer who makes the switch to the provider. The promotion not only includes a Tesla Model 3, but also $2,000 in energy …