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.


How to reduce your power bill

How to reduce your power bill

Posted by August 7th 2024

Reduce your electricity usage and save. Canstar Blue has 9 simple tips to help reduce your next electricity bill.




What is a block rate tariff?

What is a block rate tariff?

Posted by July 30th 2024

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.


Electric Heater Buying Guide

Electric heater buying guide

Posted by July 30th 2024

In this article, Canstar Blue compares different types of electric heaters and the costs of running them. Electric heaters are an ideal choice if you are looking for quick and simple warmth this winter. There …



Gas Heater vs Electric Heater: Which is best?

Gas heater vs electric heater: Which is best?

Posted by July 31st 2024

When winter hits, all you want is comfort and warmth. So when it comes to deciding which heater is the best for your home, you can run into some obstacles around which to choose. Gas …


Bulk Hot Water Explained

Bulk hot water explained

Posted by July 29th 2024

Moving into a new apartment means you may have to pay for hot water. Find out what this means and how much you could spend at Canstar Blue.



Heat pump vs condenser dryers

Heat pump vs condenser dryer: Which is best?

Posted by July 8th 2024

Having a clothes dryer at home is undoubtedly convenient but with electricity prices rising around the country it pays to know how much your dryer is costing you to run and whether or not you …