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.


Which provider has the best energy app?

Posted by May 29th 2024

These days, there's an app for everything, including monitoring and managing your energy account. In a competitive market, an app can provide that special quality to help separate one retailer from the next, especially for …


Choosing electricity

How to choose an electricity provider

Posted by May 16th 2024

You should take multiple factors into account when making your choice of electricity provider, including service, renewable energy and price.


Sydney Harbour

Electricity distributors in NSW

Posted by June 7th 2024

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


Victoria

Electricity Distributors in Victoria

Posted by December 19th 2024

Electricity distributors operate and maintain the energy infrastructure throughout Victoria, including the poles, wires and stations that deliver power to your home. Victoria has the greatest number of distributors in the country – five electricity …


What is a solar feed-in tariff?

Posted by April 12th 2024

Solar feed-in tariffs, FiTs and buyback rates. What are they and how can you sign up? Canstar Blue explains everything you need to know about feed-in tariffs.


How much does it cost to charge an electric car

How much does it cost to charge an electric car in 2025?

Posted by January 20th 2025

Electric cars are heralded as the future of transportation, promising to reduce our carbon footprint and cut fuel costs. But one question looms large for Australians considering making the switch: how much does it cost …