Compare energy in NSW

• Take advantage of cheaper plans. Market offers are competitive plans that often include discounts or lower rates. However, this offer may revert to a more expensive plan (a standing offer plan) once the contract ends.
• Review your property’s tariff. Different tariffs have an impact on the way you’re charged for electricity. Depending on your situation, you may consider getting your home rewired to configure it to a different tariff to access electricity plans that are better suited your needs.
• See if your energy provider offers any discounts. Discounts can help you make long-term savings on your energy bill for your home. These discounts will either be guaranteed (e.g. new customer discounts) or conditional (e.g. paying via direct debit).

Use our free NSW energy comparison service to compare a range of plans.

In New South Wales (NSW), energy providers can offer competitive plans and set their own tariffs meaning energy customers can choose their own retailer. The most important things to know are:

• NSW is deregulated, meaning competitive market offers are available for customers to choose from
• Prices and incentives vary between providers – which is why comparing is important
• If you don’t choose an energy plan, you’ll be automatically placed onto a default standing offer, which is generally the most expensive plan a retailer can charge.
• You can bundle electricity and gas plans or get separate plans from different providers – bundles are convenient but separate plans may save on our energy bills.

Distributors are the energy companies that connect your residential or business property to powerlines, poles, gas pipelines and meters. Who your distributor is depends on the area in which you live.

Electricity in NSW is transmitted by three distributors: Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy and Essential Energy, each responsible for a particular region (network) of the state. You can find the energy company in NSW that’s responsible for distributing your energy below.

Note that this list of distributors and distribution zones for electricity and gas networks in NSW is subject to change and accurate as of May 2023.

Energy providers are companies that bill you for your energy consumption. There are many electricity providers in NSW to choose from and you can switch between them as often as you’d like, although this may incur exit fees if you’re on a fixed rate plan.

N.B.: We don’t compare energy products from all retailers on this list as we don’t compare all brands in the market, or all products offered by all brands. Information about the partners we currently compare is available here.

• 1st Energy
• AGL
• Alinta Energy
• CovaU Energy
• Diamond Energy
• Dodo Power and Gas
• Energy Locals
• EnergyAustralia
• GloBird Energy
• Kogan Energy
• Momentum Energy
• Nectr
• Origin Energy
• OVO Energy
• Powershop
• Radian Energy
• ReAmped Energy
• Red Energy
• Simply Energy
• Sumo
• Tango Energy

The information provided above is based in the postcodes of 2000, 2250 and 2300 with distributors Ausgrid and Endeavour and is accurate as of 1 February 2023. Data sourced from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER).

The following retailers can offer both electricity and gas to NSW residents; however, they may not necessarily offer both in certain suburbs.

N.B.: We don’t compare energy products from all retailers on this list as we don’t compare all brands in the market, or all products offered by all brands. Information about the partners we currently compare is available here
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• AGL
• Alinta Energy
• CovaU
• Dodo Power & Gas
• EnergyAustralia
• GloBird Energy
• Origin Energy
• Powershop
• Red Energy
• Simply Energy
• Sumo

The information provided above is accurate as of 27 February 2023. Data sourced from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER)

Sydney has multiple electricity providers that offer plans for you to choose from, some greener than others. You can see which electricity providers retail energy in Sydney by reviewing the list below.

N.B.: We don’t compare energy products from all retailers on this list as we don’t compare all brands in the market, or all products offered by all brands. Information about the partners we currently compare is available here.

• 1st Energy
• AGL
• Alinta Energy
• CovaU Energy
• Diamond Energy
• Dodo Power and Gas
• Energy Locals
• EnergyAustralia
• GloBird Energy
• Kogan Energy
• Momentum Energy
• Nectr
• Origin Energy
• OVO Energy
• Powershop
• Radian Energy
• ReAmped Energy
• Red Energy
• Simply Energy
• Sumo
• Tango Energy

The information provided above is based in the postcode of 2000 and is accurate as of 1 February 2023. Data sourced from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER).

Roughly in the middle between Sydney and Newcastle is the Central Coast. You can see which electricity providers retail energy in Central Coast by reviewing the list below.

N.B.: We don’t compare energy products from all retailers on this list as we don’t compare all brands in the market, or all products offered by all brands. Information about the partners we currently compare is available here.

• 1st Energy
• AGL
• Alinta Energy
• CovaU Energy
• Diamond Energy
• Dodo Power and Gas
• Energy Locals
• EnergyAustralia
• GloBird Energy
• Kogan Energy
• Momentum Energy
• Nectr
• Origin Energy
• OVO Energy
• Powershop
• Radian Energy
• ReAmped Energy
• Red Energy
• Simply Energy
• Sumo
• Tango Energy

The information provided above is based in the postcode of 2250 with distributors Ausgrid and Endeavour and is accurate as of 1 February 2023. Data sourced from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER).

Newcastle has a range of electricity providers offering plans to Newcastle residents. You can see which electricity providers retail energy in Newcastle by reviewing the list below.

N.B.: We don’t compare energy products from all retailers on this list as we don’t compare all brands in the market, or all products offered by all brands. Information about the partners we currently compare is available here.

• 1st Energy
• AGL
• Alinta Energy
• CovaU Energy
• Diamond Energy
• Dodo Power and Gas
• Energy Locals
• EnergyAustralia
• GloBird Energy
• Kogan Energy
• Momentum Energy
• Nectr
• Origin Energy
• OVO Energy
• Powershop
• Radian Energy
• ReAmped Energy
• Red Energy
• Simply Energy
• Sumo
• Tango Energy

The information provided above is based in the postcode of 2300 and is accurate as of 1 February 2023. Data sourced from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER).

The best energy provider in NSW for solar will depend on what you need. For example, you might just be looking for a good feed-in tariff that you can rely on to work with your solar panels to power your home. Alternatively, you might want a higher feed-in tariff where you get paid more by your provider for any excess electricity your solar panels create.

However, even if an electricity provider in NSW has a great tariff for your solar system, it’s important to consider that this plan may have a higher daily supply charge compared to regular energy plans, and the electricity you do use from the grid may be charged at a higher rate.

Your bill amount will depend on how much electricity you use, and the usage charges in your energy plan. We’ve listed the price comparisons for electricity plans in Sydney below.

The prices and information provided above are based on a house with two to three adults with no air conditioning, no controlled load or pool and in the postcode of 2000 and are accurate as of 1 February 2023. Data sourced from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER). Plans and prices are subject to change and may have conditions or eligibility requirements.

The Central Coast/Gosford area has two distributors, Endeavour and Ausgrid. You can only choose an electricity plan from your distributor.

The cheapest plans for those with Endeavour are:

The cheapest plans for those with Ausgrid are:

The prices and information provided above are based on a house with two to three adults with no air conditioning, no controlled load or pool and in the postcode of 2250 with distributors Ausgrid and Endeavour and are accurate as of 1 February 2023. Data sourced from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER). Plans and prices are subject to change and may have conditions or eligibility requirements.

The price comparisons for energy plans for Newcastle are listed below.

The prices and information provided above are based on a house with two to three adults with no air conditioning, no controlled load or pool and in the postcode of 2300 and are accurate as of 1 February 2023. Data sourced from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER). Plans and prices are subject to change and may have conditions or eligibility requirements.

There are two primary costs that you pay for energy, which are:

• Supply charges. The costs set by the energy distributor to maintain the network and transport power to homes. This is charged daily regardless of whether you use any energy.
• Usage charges. These represent the amount of energy your home or business has consumed and is calculated by each kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity or each megajoule (MJ) of gas.

However, depending on your distribution network, energy provider and tariff (the rate that you’re charged for your energy usage), these charges will vary in price.

Customers in NSW have different gas and electricity tariffs that affect how you’re charged for your energy usage. NSW electricity customers have access to the following electricity tariffs:

• Single rate tariff. A tariff with the same usage rate regardless of peak or off-peak periods, meaning the time of use won’t impact the rate you’re charged for energy use.
• Controlled load. A lower electricity rate that is generally applied to larger household appliances operating during off-peak times (e.g. pool pumps or electric hot water systems).
• Time of use. Also known as peak and off-peak tariffs, a time of use tariff applies different usage charge rates for your energy usage at different times of the day. You’ll need a smart meter in order to take advantage of this tariff.
• Solar feed-in tariff. If you have solar panels, you may be able to take advantage of this tariff and be credited for any surplus electricity you supply back to the grid.

Customers in NSW may have access to the following gas tariffs, which can affect how you’re charged for your energy usage:

• Flat rate. A tariff with the same rate regardless of usage throughout the day.
• Block rate. A tariff that’s charged at one rate for the first block of usage (e.g. first 27 MJ for gas), then a different rate for the next block of usage.

The cost of electricity in NSW usually depends on which tariff, energy provider and distribution network your home or business is connected to, while the cost of gas depends on whether you use LPG or natural gas, the energy efficiency of your appliances and your energy plan.

The average annual market offer prices for each electricity distributor in the 2021-22 period are:

• Ausgrid: $1956
• Endeavour Energy: $2,108
• Essential Energy: $2,567¹

The average market offer in NSW for the 2021-22 period was $888.¹

We can also use the Default Market Offer (DMO) to get an idea of how much you could be charged for electricity. The DMO is a cap on the maximum you can be charged for electricity, which is based on the average energy usage and supply charges in your area.

Some NSW residents, such as concession card holders, will be eligible for a gas or electricity rebate from the NSW Government, regardless of which energy provider they’re with. You can find a list of electricity rebates and concessions available across Australia in our handy guide.