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Joel Lopes

Energy Specialist

  • Covers Australian electricity plan comparisons
  • Reviews retailer fact sheets and regulatory disclosures

Joel Lopes writes about electricity pricing, switching strategy and household energy costs for CompareUs. His work focuses on how tariff structures, retailer discounts and usage habits affect real bills for Australian households.

He concentrates on practical comparisons that help readers move from plan research to action. Joel reviews retailer websites, published plan documents and regulator material before articles go live, with a focus on clear, defensible guidance rather than marketing claims.

Focus: electricity • switching • billing

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Compare Electricity Plans Australia: 2026 Switching Guide guide cover image

5 min read

Compare Electricity Plans Australia: 2026 Switching Guide

A practical guide to comparing electricity plans in Australia, including supply charges, usage rates, time-of-use tariffs, no-exit-fee plans and switching steps.

Joel Lopes

Energy Specialist

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Electricity Comparison Guide 2026: How to Compare Electricity Plans in Australia guide cover image

12 min read

Electricity Comparison Guide 2026: How to Compare Electricity Plans in Australia

A practical 2026 guide to comparing electricity plans in Australia by state, provider, tariff type, total annual cost, solar feed-in tariffs and switching steps.

Joel Lopes

Energy Specialist

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