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Meredith O'Brien

As the Head of Energy at Compare the Market, Meredith O'Brien understands that energy is something we all rely on and is passionate about helping Australians to be as informed as possible when it comes to their energy plans.

Meredith has six years within the energy industry, following 15 years of experience in financial services and is currently studying a Master of Business Administration. Meredith is a dedicated customer advocate who is passionate about empowering Australians to find the right products to suit their needs by removing the confusion from comparing.

Stories by Meredith O'Brien

Woman getting storm update during blackout

16 Dec 2024 08:00

Don’t wait for a power cut – What to do now to prepare for blackout season

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

A perfect storm of factors can lead to a blackout, but there are ways to prepare.

Man putting Christmas lights up

2 Dec 2024 09:36

Christmas plunged into darkness as Aussies plan to cut X-mas lights to save money

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

Many Aussies will change their energy consumption habits over Christmas.

30 Oct 2024 14:24

Victorian solar feed-in tariffs to decrease dramatically as legacy scheme ends

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

Some households may experience bill shock as the warm weather approaches and they no longer have a high feed-in tariff payback to offset their electricity usage.

man saving on energy bills in summer

22 Oct 2024 08:00

Summer to be a scorcher as half of Aussies cut air-con use

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

Almost half of Australians surveyed will resist using their air-con on hot days to save money.

man connecting his smart meter to the smart grid

21 Oct 2024 11:19

Why being rolled onto a smart meter could mean higher electricity prices if you don’t change your habits

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

Some customers who have recently had their old meter replaced with a smart meter have seen their electricity bills increase.

Friends watching TV on an energy efficient appliance

12 Apr 2024 15:57

REVEALED: 4 in 5 Aussies could be paying too much for energy because of this habit

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

Some Australians may not even realise they’re paying too much for their energy.

customers notice vdo has increased on electricity bill

19 Mar 2024 10:00

‘What we’ve been waiting for’: Energy regulator forecasts decrease in electricity prices from 1 July, but not everyone is a winner

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

The Australian Energy Regulatory has released it's draft determination for energy prices for 2024-25, but not everyone is a winner.

man installing solar pv system on roof

4 Dec 2023 08:40

Regulator forecasts 32% reduction in Victorian minimum solar feed-in tariffs next financial year

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

Victorians could see their solar credits slashed from next year.

House with Christmas lights

29 Nov 2023 09:19

Energy crisis dims light on Christmas as two-thirds of Aussies plan cutbacks to save money

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

Around 18.7% of Aussies will ditch Christmas lights completely this year.

3 Oct 2023 11:21

Half of Aussies to swelter through Summer by cutting air-con use, research finds

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

With the price of electricity increasing, it’s going to cost us more to keep cool at home.

australian couple without solar comparing energy bills

29 Jun 2023 13:57

Nearly 1 in 5 Aussies say they can’t get solar – how to claw back power costs this winter

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

new research from Compare the Market has revealed that nearly a fifth of Aussies can’t get solar at their property.

29 May 2023 15:59

Winter heating could add hundreds to electricity bills, new research shows

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

The temperature is falling, but some heaters could cause your electricity bill to rise.

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