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.


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Cheapest Electricity Prices in Victoria

Posted by November 5th 2024

Who has the cheapest electricity prices in Victoria? Canstar Blue has compared plans, discounts and costs from the big providers to help you find a better deal.


Alinta Energy vs Dodo: Compare Electricity Plans

Posted by November 5th 2024

Dodo has currently switched off market offer plans to new customers in SA. We will do our best to keep the details on this page up to date as new information becomes available. Please treat …


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A guide to solar power in Queensland

Posted by November 1st 2024

What is the price of solar in Queensland and should you buy? Canstar Blue looks at what Queenslanders need to know about solar.


A guide to solar power in Victoria

Posted by November 14th 2024

In this article, Canstar Blue will walk you through everything that Victorians need to know about solar. We look at installation prices, rebates, feed-in tariffs, buying tips and more. The energy industry in Australia is rapidly …


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Solar electricity plans: Which should I choose?

Posted by October 31st 2024

In this Canstar Blue guide, we take a closer look at solar electricity plans to help you decide which may be best for your situation. Thousands of Australian households are switching to solar every year. It’s …



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Guide to electricity in regional Queensland

Posted by October 30th 2024

We’ve long thought of regional QLD as a non-competitive electricity retail market, but is that truly the case? Find out at Canstar Blue.


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Solar panel recycling in Australia

Posted by October 31st 2024

Solar panels generally have a lifespan of 25 to 30 years. This means that the performance of your solar panels will eventually decrease, and you'll need to upgrade, repair or replace your solar system. But …


Compare Natural Gas Prices in NSW

Compare natural gas prices in NSW

Posted by December 4th 2024

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 …