Electricity


Smart Meter phone intergration

Smart meter installation and cost

Posted by February 6th 2025

Learn how to have a smart meter installed to track energy consumption. Find out if it could help you save money on electricity.





How much does it cost to charge a laptop?

Posted by February 4th 2025

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.


How much power does a TV use?

How many watts does a TV use?

Posted by February 4th 2025

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



Electricity metering charges explained

Electricity Meter Costs Explained

Posted by February 4th 2025

The basics on electricity meter fees and charges. Canstar Blue looks at what meter charges are and when you may need to pay them.


What is an NMI number?

Posted by February 3rd 2025

Almost all households and businesses in Australia have a National Meter Identifier, or NMI. But what is it – and what does it matter? Canstar Blue explains.


Read power bill

How to read my electricity bill

Posted by March 27th 2025

Learn how to read all the components on your electricity bill, including fees and charges with Canstar Blue.



Electricity supply charge

Electricity supply charges: Costs per day

Posted by March 7th 2025

Canstar Blue explains what an electricity supply charge is, where you will find it on your bill, and what it’s likely to cost you.


What is a kWh?

What is a kWh?

Posted by April 4th 2025

In this article, Canstar Blue explains what a kilowatt hour (kWh) is and what to look out for on your energy bill.



AGL Rewards

What is AGL Rewards?

Posted by January 23rd 2025

AGL Rewards offers customers access to a range of discounts, but is it really worthwhile? Canstar Blue explores.