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EnergyAustralia offers reasonably priced plans that, for the most part, come with a fixed rate for your first 12 months.
Expect to receive anything between 5% and 16% less than the reference price depending on the state you're in.
However, EnergyAustralia does help you embrace clean energy:
Save $10 by bundling Internet and energy
EnergyAustralia serves electricity and gas customers across New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and the ACT. South East Queensland can also purchase electricity from EnergyAustralia.
We've given a snapshot of Origin's electricity and gas plans (plus annual bill estimates) by state.
Click on your state below to get started. Please note that rates and other details were last checked 1 September 2021.
| Electricity Plans | Difference from reference price | Rates | Annual bill estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Home | Same as reference price | Variable | $1,393 |
| No Frills | 13% less | 12 months fixed rate | $1,209 |
| Total Plan | 16% less | 12 months fixed rate | $1,170 |
Estimated cost inc GST for an average household using 3900 kWh / yearly on a flat rate tariff in the Ausgrid network.
| Electricity Plans | Difference from reference price | Rates | Annual bill estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Home | Same as reference price | Variable | $1,336 |
| No Frills | 9% less | 12 months fixed rate | $1,219 |
| Total Plan | 12% less | 12 months fixed rate | $1,175 |
Estimated cost inc GST for a household using 4000 kWh / yearly on a flat rate tariff in the Citipower network.
| Electricity Plans | Difference from reference price | Rates | Annual bill estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Home | Same as reference price | Variable | $1,455 |
| No Frills | 9% less | 12 months fixed rate | $1,325 |
| Total Plan | 14% less | 12 months fixed rate | $1,251 |
Estimated cost inc GST for a household using 4600 kWh / yearly on a flat rate tariff in the ENERGEX Ltd network.
| Electricity Plans | Difference from reference price | Rates | Annual bill estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Home | N/A | Variable | $1,356 |
| No Frills | N/A | 12 months fixed rate | $1,225 |
| Total Plan | N/A | 12 months fixed rate | $1,193 |
Estimated cost inc GST for a household using 4400 kWh / yearly on a flat rate with control load tariff in the ActewAGL Distribution network.
| Electricity Plans | Difference from reference price | Rates | Annual bill estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Home | Same as reference price | Variable | $1,716 |
| No Frills | 5% less | 12 months fixed rate | $1,631 |
| Total Plan | 6% less | 12 months fixed rate | $1,631 |
Estimated cost inc GST for an average household using 4000 kWh / yearly on a flat rate tariff in the SA Power Networks - NSP network.
| Gas Plans | Rates | Annual bill estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Home | Variable | $591 |
| No Frills | 12 months fixed rate | $459 |
| Total Plan | 12 months fixed rate | $497 |
Estimated cost inc GST for a household using 20000 MJ / yearly in the JEMENA network.
| Gas Plans | Rates | Annual bill estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Home | Variable | $1,110 |
| No Frills | 12 months fixed rate | $761 |
| Total Plan | 12 months fixed rate | $753 |
Estimated cost inc GST for a household using 46000 MJ / yearly in the Australian Gas Networks Limited network.
| Gas Plans | Rates | Annual bill estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Home | Variable | $1,028 |
| No Frills | 12 months fixed rate | $915 |
| Total Plan | 12 months fixed rate | $851 |
Estimated cost inc GST for a household using 20000 MJ / yearly in the ACTEWAGL Distribution network.
| Gas Plans | Difference from reference price | Rates | Annual bill estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Home | Variable | $742 | |
| No Frills | 12 months fixed rate | $587 | |
| Total Plan | 12 months fixed rate | $634 |
Estimated cost inc GST for a household using 14000 MJ / yearly in the ENVESTRA network.
Unfortunately not. However, what you do get is the convenience of having your energy bills under one company.
If you're keen to be with the same company for gas, electricity and Internet, EnergyAustralia is one to keep in mind. By bundling your NBN plan with energy, you can save $10 per month.
| Plan | Typical evening speed | Usual price (per month) | Bundled with energy |
|---|---|---|---|
| EnergyAustralia Standard (NBN 25) | 20Mbps | $70 | $60 |
| EnergyAustralia Standard Plus (NBN 50) | 43.6Mbps | $80 | $70 |
| EnergyAustralia Premium | 80Mbps | $100 | $90 |
Typical Evening Speed. These are speeds available at the busiest hours of the day (7-11pm)
You can compare NBN plans here to find out if EnergyAustralia is really the best option for your home.
EnergyAustralia doesn't offer dedicated solar plans but customers can sign up to any of their electricity plans to get feed-in tariff (FiT).
Check out the rates below to see what you can get in your state.
EnergyAustralia offers 100% carbon offsets to electricity customers who opt in after being with them for six months. Keep in mind though that one of its products is carbon neutral, not the organisation itself.
Customers can also add-on GreenPower in 10%, 20% or 100% increments to allow more renewable energy back in the grid.
On the flipside, EnergyAustralia has higher than average investments in coal power stations and has no clear opposition to fossil fuels or coal seam gas. It also scored a 5.7/10 on the Green Electricity Guide, placing it in the top 30% of retailers.
EnergyAustralia's user rating on Finder is a strong 4.3, with around 80% of users giving it 4 or the maximum 5 stars.
Alternatively, the 2019-2020 market report from the Australian Energy Regulator is another good source to look at. Here's how EnergyAustralia fared:
| EnergyAustralia | Market Average | Major provider average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average call wait time | 101 seconds | 53 seconds | 99 seconds |
| Calls abandoned before being answered | 5% | 9% | 6% |
| Complaints (% of total customers) | 2% | 2% | 2% |
There are a couple of ways to contact EnergyAustralia with your questions or concerns.
If you're keen to switch to an energy plan with EnergyAustralia, all you need to do is click the green "Go to site" button and get started.
Once you're signed up, EnergyAustralia will handle the rest. For more details on switching, deep dive into our guide on switching energy plans.
Important notes: The estimated price we show by default is based on a single rate tariff. On your bill this might be known as a "peak tariff", "peak only" or an "anytime tariff". There are other tariff types available to customers and you may need to contact your provider if you are on these tariffs:
The price estimate should not be used as an official quote, but an indication of what your costs may be on the plan. It varies based on whether you provide us with your bill details. You can learn more here.
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