This Canstar Blue article discusses what bill shock is and gives tips on how to avoid energy bill shock in the future.
How to avoid energy bill shock
Posted by June 30th 2025
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.
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Posted by June 30th 2025
This Canstar Blue article discusses what bill shock is and gives tips on how to avoid energy bill shock in the future.
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