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• 1st Energy
• ActewAGL
• AGL
• Alinta Energy
• Amber Electric
• Ampol Energy
• Arcline by RACV – Energy
• BlueNRG
• CovaU Energy
• Diamond Energy
• Dodo
• Energy Locals
• EnergyAustralia
• ENGIE
• Flow Power
• Future Power
• GloBird Energy
• IndigoPower
• iO Energy
• Kogan Energy
• Lumo Energy
• Momentum Energy
• Nectr
• Next Business Energy
• Origin Energy
• OVO Energy
• Pacific Blue
• Powershop
• RAA Energy
• Red Energy
• Sumo
• Tango Energy
• Zen Energy

Accurate as of 3 December 2024. Data sourced from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Victoria.

Some energy retailers may offer both gas and electricity (sometimes called dual fuel plans). Refer to the energy provider list below to understand which providers offer both electricity and gas. Even if the same provider offers both gas and electricity, you’ll receive a separate bill for each.

You may be able to compare plans from some of these providers, depending on where you live and the availability in your area. Please note that we don’t compare energy products from all providers on this list as we do not compare all brands in the market, or all products offered by all brands. Information about the partners we currently compare is available here.

To compare electricity and gas plans with ease, simply use our free price comparison tool to enter details like:

• Your home’s address
• Whether you want electricity, gas or both
• Whether you are moving home, as a once off connection fee may apply
• If you are looking for a new energy plan, input your billing details If solar power if applicable to you.

This information will help us determine the plans you are eligible for, and help you look for great-value plans in minutes. If you live in an area where you can’t choose your own energy plan, you may have limited options available. Find out more about whether you can switch providers.

The best electricity plan for both small business and residential customers will depend on your individual circumstances. Comparing at least once a year can help to ensure you’re not paying more than you need to for energy.

Your current provider may not have the best available offer because:

• Your discount period has expired
• You’ve rolled over to a standing offer
• Your provider may have increased their energy rates
• Your energy needs may be better suited to a different tariff
• Your provider withdrew from the energy market, and you were automatically placed with a different provider.

Make an informed choice for your household’s energy usage by comparing energy providers and options with our service. Review and compare discounts, sign up credits or perks available and look at your estimated monthly, quarterly or yearly energy cost.

These are some of the benefits of comparing your energy options:

• Take advantage of a better plan. Your current energy plan may not feature discounts or lower usage rates. Or you may have rolled over to a default offer, which is the maximum price you can be charged for electricity when discounts have expired.
• See if there’s a better price available. Your energy bill includes supply and usage charges, which vary between providers. By comparing, you can look to see whether another provider offers more competitive rates or sign-up credits.
• Review a range of plan discounts. Discounts can lower your energy bill for a set period; when comparing, always check if you need to meet criteria or conditions to receive the offer.

Simply put, comparing your options using our free energy price comparison service can help you to find a cheaper energy provider and energy plan.

To track down a cheapest gas or electricity plans, there are certain energy plan features you should consider, including:

• The benefit period (e.g. your bill may include a discount for 12-24 months)
• Applicable discounts and other perks
• New customer sign up credit(s) which are offset against your bill
• Daily supply charge (cents per day)
• Usage charges (cents per kilowatt-hours)
• Fees (e.g. for paper bills)
• Estimated monthly, quarterly or annual energy costs.

Depending on where you live, you can also use the Default Market Offer (DMO) or Victorian Default Offer (VDO) to get an idea of what a reasonable price for electricity should be, as set by the Australian Government.

There are two types of energy charges that make up your electricity bill:

• Supply charges. Also called a fixed or service charge, it’s the cost of transporting energy to your property and staying connected to the network.
• Usage charges. The price your provider charges you for the energy you use.

Energy distributors charge the providers for electricity and gas supply. Providers then determine the supply and usage charges and apply them to your energy plan.

Tariffs are the way your energy provider charges you for your electricity, which is based on how your electricity has been wired in your home. There are several different tariffs that affect your energy bill:

Single rate tariff
This tariff charges you the same rate for your energy use, no matter the time of day.

Time of use tariff
Time of use means your electricity usage is more or less expensive at different times of the day or night, divided into peak, off-peak and shoulder periods.

Controlled load tariff
A controlled load tariff may be used for particular appliances, such as underfloor heating, that have their own meter. Your provider charges a specific rate for the energy that appliance uses.

Your gas usage rate can depend on what type of tariff you’re on and who your gas supplier is. Gas tariffs may include:

Flat rate tariff
With this tariff, you’ll be charged the same gas rate for your usage at all times of the day.

Block rate tariff
This rate is charged based on your gas usage. For example, you may pay a singular rate for the first ‘block’, then a second rate if you exceed that amount.

Seasonal tariff
As you typically use gas more in winter, you may pay a higher seasonal tariff during this period, then a lower rate in summer.

The average electricity cost in Australia varies substantially, depending on which state or territory you live.

To learn more about how much electricity might cost you, check out our state and territory pages for more in-depth information:

• The ACT
• New South Wales
• South Australia
• South East Queensland
• Victoria.

Note that if you live in regional Queensland, the Northern Territory, Tasmania or Western Australia, you’re limited or unable to choose an electricity provider on our comparison site.