Katrina Hasdell

Katrina Hasdell is an Energy Content Producer at Canstar Blue, where she covers Australia’s retail energy market. 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. When she's not working, you’ll find Katrina with her nose in a book or playing a story-fueled videogame. You can follow Katrina on LinkedIn.


Block tariff

What is a controlled load?

Posted by January 9th 2025

Controlled loads are a popular electricity tariff. But what is it and how much can it save you on electricity. Read more at Canstar Blue.


Block tariff

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.


Community solar garden

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?


Largest energy companies

Top 10 biggest energy companies in Australia

Posted by January 8th 2025

In this guide, we’ll break down what you need to know about the big energy companies in Australia, plus list other information that may help you find a deal best suited to your household’s power …


Energy deregulation explained

Energy deregulation explained

Posted by January 8th 2025

Most Australian states have now deregulated their energy markets. Find out what deregulation is and what it means for you.


Which providers offer pay on time discounts

Pay on time energy discounts explained

Posted by January 8th 2025

After regulatory changes shook up the energy market on 1 July 2019, pay on time discounts decreased and became harder to find. This led to discount savings becoming more transparent for many customers, but that …


Compare Natural Gas Prices in SA

Compare natural gas prices in South Australia

Posted by January 24th 2025

In this article, Canstar Blue shows South Australian consumers what they can expect to pay for natural gas in the state. Many South Australians rely on natural gas to heat and power their homes, and given …


Compare Natural Gas Prices in NSW

Compare natural gas prices in NSW

Posted by January 14th 2025

In this Canstar Blue report, we show consumers in New South Wales what they can expect to pay for natural gas in the state. We also share what households should look out for when choosing …


Origin Energy Solar

Origin Energy solar review

Posted by January 3rd 2025

Between 2021 and 2023 LG Energy Solution Australia recalled some ESS Home Batteries bearing RESU serial numbers due to the risk of overheating. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission advised consumers to check whether their …


Best AGL energy plan

What is the best AGL energy plan?

Posted by January 3rd 2025

In this article, we take a look at AGL to show you which of its plans are worth your business. We not only list the cheapest AGL energy plan, but share details about what makes …