Katrina Hasdell

Katrina Hasdell is an Energy Content Producer at Canstar Blue, where she covers Australia’s retail energy market. Having written more than 100 energy-related articles for Canstar Blue, Katrina is dedicated to providing consumers with easy-to-read information on their energy options so they can get better deals on electricity, solar power and more. She previously wrote content for Australia’s leading home services company, Pulse Home Services, while completing her BA in professional writing and publishing at Curtin University. You can follow Katrina on LinkedIn.


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What is a block rate tariff?

Posted by January 8th 2025

What is a block rate tariff? How can it impact your energy bills? Find out everything you need to know about block rate tariffs at Canstar Blue.


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AGL solar review and guide

Posted by January 8th 2025

AGL is a behemoth energy company and market leader in Australia’s rooftop solar industry. But does it have the best solar deal for you?


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Pay on time energy discounts explained

Posted by April 4th 2025

Pay on time discounts allow energy customers to save on their bills, provided you meet the conditions. Get all the details with Canstar Blue.


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10kW solar systems: Price, size and power output

Posted by December 20th 2024

Installing solar panels is one of the wisest long-term investments Australians can make, especially as electricity prices continue to soar. If your home consumes a lot of energy, then you’ll need to think about installing …



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What is the sun tax in Australia?

Posted by February 25th 2025

Key points: The sun tax is a two-way rooftop solar tariff taxing Aussies for exporting solar energy to the grid when it is overloaded, encouraging self-consumption first before exporting it for a bill credit. The …


What is an electricity demand tariff

Electricity demand tariffs explained

Posted by December 11th 2024

What is a demand tariff? Canstar Blue explains how demand tariffs work and what you need to know to avoid the biggest bill shock of your life.


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How much does solar panel installation cost?

Posted by February 25th 2025

Rooftop solar can be a great investment, but how much does it cost to install? Canstar Blue has produced a price guide to indicate what you might expect.


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What is the average AGL electricity bill?

Posted by December 6th 2024

In this Canstar Blue article, we break down average bill costs from Australia’s oldest power company – AGL Energy. AGL is one of the country’s largest retailers, servicing more than 4.5 million homes and businesses all …


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Guide to solar panel warranty in Australia

Posted by December 3rd 2024

This Canstar Blue guide discusses solar panel warranty in Australia, including how long it applies for and what is covered. If you’ve got solar panels, or are looking to get solar installed, it’s important to know …