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.


Victoria

Electricity distributors in Victoria

Posted by February 10th 2025

Electricity distributors are companies that maintain the power grid and networks in Victoria. Learn more about your energy distributor.


NSW elec distributors

Electricity distributors in NSW

Posted by February 18th 2025

Electricity distributors maintain the electricity network to deliver power to your home and business. Canstar Blue discusses Ausgrid, Endeavour and Essential Energy.


is gas cheaper than electricity

Is gas cheaper than electricity?

Posted by April 2nd 2025

Is gas cheaper than electricity? Canstar Blue looks at the cost of electricity and gas connections and appliances in Australia.



Electricity supply charge

Electricity supply charges: Costs per day

Posted by March 7th 2025

Canstar Blue explains what an electricity supply charge is, where you will find it on your bill, and what it’s likely to cost you.


What is a kWh?

What is a kWh?

Posted by April 4th 2025

In this article, Canstar Blue explains what a kilowatt hour (kWh) is and what to look out for on your energy bill.



Single rate tariffs

What is a single rate tariff?

Posted by January 17th 2025

Find out what a single rate tariff is and if this type of energy tariff is right for you. Learn more with Canstar Blue.


Time varying feed in tariff

Time varying feed in tariffs explained

Posted by January 16th 2025

What is a time-varying solar feed in tariff and how does it compare to a single rate feed in tariff? Find out with Canstar Blue.


Light bulbs big and small

Small energy providers to look at in 2025

Posted by January 16th 2025

There are more Australian energy providers than the ‘big three’. In this article, Canstar Blue lists some of the smaller energy companies.