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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Pay on time energy discounts explained

Posted by July 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 June 26th 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 …


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Electricity demand tariffs explained

Posted by June 26th 2025

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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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 …




What is a solar hybrid inverter?

Posted by June 12th 2025

This Canstar Blue Guide outlines what solar hybrid inverters are, how they work, how much they cost and the benefits.