Electricity

Contact your energy provider

Energy provider phone numbers

Posted by January 16th 2025

Do you have a question about your energy plan? Learn how to contact your energy provider with this Canstar Blue guide.



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Energy debtors hit 5-year peak as watchdog urges Aussies to switch

Posted by December 1st 2023

Residential electricity prices have skyrocketed by up to 28% in the past 12 months, leaving thousands of households unable to pay their energy bills. The Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER) 2022-2023 annual retail markets report said electricity  …


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Solar Feed-In Tariffs South Australia

Posted by December 21st 2023

South Australians pay some of the highest electricity rates in the country, which may explain why about one in three households have solar. Not only can a solar system help reduce energy costs, it can …


Electric Lawnmower Costs

How much electricity does a lawn mower use?

Posted by November 23rd 2023

When you’re out mowing the yard in the scorching sun, you probably don’t stop to think about what your mower is costing you to run. It is relatively easy to know how much you’re spending …



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Mobile phone charging costs explained

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.


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How much electricity does a hair dryer use?

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.


Technician installing solar panels on roof

5 questions to ask your solar installer

Posted by January 30th 2025

In this Canstar Blue guide, we discuss some of the most important questions to ask your solar installer before purchasing solar panels. Solar panels are a huge financial investment for households and businesses, so you don't …


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 …



Fish-tank energy usage

How much electricity does a fish tank use?

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.



Standby power

How much does standby power cost?

Posted by April 7th 2025

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.



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Home solar power systems explained

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 …



Victorians now eligible for second solar rebate

Victorians now eligible to claim a second solar rebate

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 …


solar air conditioning

What is solar air conditioning?

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?