AGL vs Origin Energy I Compare plans & prices

AGL typically offers lower electricity prices in NSW; Origin often has cheaper gas in NSW, QLD, and WA.
AGL plans may offer Netflix or retail discounts; Origin provides Everyday Rewards points or Paramount+.
Evaluate current sign-up deals which vary by state; AGL often has monthly billing options.

Our verdict

AGL and Origin Energy both have plenty of perks to offer, but your choice will likely come down to price and the best sign-up deals.

Plans and prices
We break down the details in the comparison table below, but as a quick example, AGL is cheaper for electricity in NSW, while both are pretty even in VIC. They're also offering competitive sign-up deals this month but the better offer varies by state.

Both have basic plans and pricier ones with perks - AGL throws in Netflix on one, while Origin Energy gives Everyday Rewards Points.

AGL offers the option of monthly and quarterly billing, Origin Energy does quarterly billing only. However, electricity customers with a smart meter can request monthly billing.

Otherwise, they're quite similar, with apps to track your energy use and plenty of customer support options.

Extra perks
Would you benefit more from bundling internet and energy with Origin Energy because you get $10 a month off plus a 12-month Paramount+ subscription?

Or would AGL's retail discounts through its rewards program, along with mobile, internet, and energy bundles, be a better fit for you?

AGL vs Origin Energy – Side-by-side comparison

Here's a quick rundown of how the two energy providers stack up against from price and features to customer support and more.

Feature
Electricity availability	NSW, VIC, QLD, SA	NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, ACT
Gas availability	NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA	NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, ACT, WA
Sign-up deals	Up to $100 sign-up credit for electricity in NSW, VIC, SA and QLD and up to $150 credit for electricity and gas on seniors' plans	Up to $200 electricity bill credit in NSW, VIC and ACT + $300 hours of free electricity (valued at $66) in NSW, VIC, QLD, ACT and SA
Price*	Electricity: AGL is cheaper in NSW, similarly priced with Origin in VIC and QLD Gas: AGL is cheaper in VIC and SA	Electricity: Origin is slightly cheaper in SA and similarly priced with AGL in VIC and QLD Gas: Origin is cheaper in NSW, QLD and WA
Billing options	Monthly and quarterly billing available	Quarterly billing only. However, if you have a smart meter for electricity, you can request monthly billing
Mobile app to track energy usage	Yes	Yes
Energy, internet and mobile bundles	Yes	Only energy and internet bundles
Rewards and other perks	AGL Rewards for exclusive discounts and offers. Electricity plan with Netflix (ad-tier subscription) Peak Energy Rewards program to earn bill credit by shifting your home energy use Electrify Now tool for a personalised estimate of energy bill and/or carbon savings when you take steps to electrify your home	Earn Everyday Rewards Points on the Origin Everyday Rewards plan Refer a friend bonus - get a $50 bill credit Origin Spike program for households with a smart meter. Adjust your energy use to off-peak times and get rewarded EG fuel discount: Up to 12c off per litre if you shop at Woolies and/or an EG store
Customer support	Phone support and live chat available via app. You can also message the team via Facebook messenger. AGL was a loved brand in Finder's 2024 Customer Satisfaction Awards for gas (national)	Phone support and live chat available via website or app. Origin Energy was the most loved brand in Finder's 2024 Customer Satisfaction Awards for electricity, gas and solar (national)
Sustainability options	Option to add on GreenPower. AGL will ensure renewable electricity equal to 20% or 100% of your household consumption electricity is fed into the grid	Origin Energy offers the same add-on but you can choose to match 25%, 50% or 100% of your energy consumption
Solar	Offers solar energy plans with higher feed-in tariffs. Option to buy solar batteries or solar battery bundles	Solar energy plans available with higher feed-in tariffs than regular electricity plans. Also offers solar installation packages
Electric Vehicles	EV energy plans available including options to buy an EV charger	EV subscription plans available to help you buy a car, save on tax and more

*Our price comparison uses the electricity and gas tables below which are based on average household rates for a specific postcode. We used each of the provider's cheapest plans to compare prices. Check with AGL or Origin Energy directly for an estimate for your address.

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AGL vs Origin Energy electricity plans

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Plan features	Reference price	Typical annual cost
AGL - Residential Netflix Plan Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 4.0000c/kWh	Reference price 15% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,680/year	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
AGL - Residential Seniors Saver Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 1.0000c/kWh	Reference price 18% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,620/year	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Affinity Variable ePlus Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 3.0000c/kWh	Reference price 17% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,640/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Go Variable Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 3.0000c/kWh	Reference price 16% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,660/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
AGL - Residential Smart Saver Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 4.0000c/kWh	Reference price 16% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,660/year	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading

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The annual estimated electricity prices are based on a residential customer on the Ausgrid network who consumes 3,900kWh yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.

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Plan features	Reference price	Typical annual cost
AGL - Residential Netflix Plan Energy Fact Sheet Single Rate	Payment fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 1.5000c/kWh	Reference price 13% less than Victorian Default Offer	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,340/year	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
AGL - Residential Seniors Saver Energy Fact Sheet Single Rate	Payment fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 1.0000c/kWh	Reference price 16% less than Victorian Default Offer	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,300/year	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
AGL - Residential Smart Saver Energy Fact Sheet Single Rate	Payment fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 1.5000c/kWh	Reference price 15% less than Victorian Default Offer	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,320/year	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Affinity Variable ePlus Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 1.0000c/kWh	Reference price 9% less than Victorian Default Offer	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,400/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Go Variable Energy Fact Sheet Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 1.0000c/kWh	Reference price 9% less than Victorian Default Offer	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,400/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading

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The annual estimated electricity prices are based on a residential customer on the Citipower network who consumes 4000kWh yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.

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Plan features	Reference price	Typical annual cost
AGL - Residential Netflix Plan Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 3.0000c/kWh	Reference price 9% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,960/year	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
AGL - Residential Seniors Saver Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 1.0000c/kWh	Reference price 17% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,780/year	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
AGL - Residential Smart Saver Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 3.0000c/kWh	Reference price 10% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,930/year	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Affinity Variable ePlus Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 3.0000c/kWh	Reference price 6% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,020/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Go Variable Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 3.0000c/kWh	Reference price 5% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,040/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading

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The annual estimated electricity prices are based on a residential customer on the Energex network who consumes 4,600kWh yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.

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Plan features	Reference price	Typical annual cost
AGL - Residential Netflix Plan Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 2.0000c/kWh	Reference price 9% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,100/year	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
AGL - Residential Seniors Saver Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 1.0000c/kWh	Reference price 15% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,960/year	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Affinity Variable ePlus Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 2.0000c/kWh	Reference price 11% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,050/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Go Variable Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 2.0000c/kWh	Reference price 10% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,080/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
AGL - Residential Smart Saver Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 2.0000c/kWh	Reference price 10% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,080/year	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading

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The annual estimated electricity prices are based on a residential customer on the SA Power Network who consumes 4,000kWh yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.

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Plan features	Reference price	Typical annual cost
Origin Energy - Affinity Variable ePlus Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 5.0000c/kWh	Reference price 25% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,010/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Go Variable Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 5.0000c/kWh	Reference price 24% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,040/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Everyday Rewards Variable Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 5.0000c/kWh	Reference price 20% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,140/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Basic Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 5.0000c/kWh	Reference price Same as the reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,680/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading

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The annual estimated electricity prices are based on a residential customer on the Evoenergy network who consumes 6,100kWh yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.

AGL vs Origin Energy gas plans

Daily Supply Charge	General usage rates	Typical annual cost
AGL - Residential Smart Saver Basic Plan Information Single Rate	69.15 cents/day	2.85 to 4.42 cents/MJ (Rate may be stepped or seasonal. Check the plan information document for more information.)	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $940/year	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Affinity Variable ePlus Basic Plan Information Single Rate	73.93 cents/day	3.17 to 4.97 cents/MJ (Rate may be stepped or seasonal. Check the plan information document for more information.)	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $860/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Go Variable Basic Plan Information Single Rate	74.77 cents/day	3.2 to 5.02 cents/MJ (Rate may be stepped or seasonal. Check the plan information document for more information.)	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $870/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
AGL - Residential Seniors Saver Basic Plan Information Single Rate	66.38 cents/day	2.73 to 4.24 cents/MJ (Rate may be stepped or seasonal. Check the plan information document for more information.)	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $900/year	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Everyday Rewards Variable Basic Plan Information Single Rate	78.13 cents/day	3.35 to 5.25 cents/MJ (Rate may be stepped or seasonal. Check the plan information document for more information.)	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $910/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Basic Basic Plan Information Single Rate	84.01 cents/day	3.6 to 5.64 cents/MJ (Rate may be stepped or seasonal. Check the plan information document for more information.)	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $980/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading

The annual estimated gas prices are based on a residential customer on the Jemena Coastal Network network who consumes 18542MJ yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.

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Daily Supply Charge	General usage rates	Typical annual cost
AGL - Residential Smart Saver Energy Fact Sheet Single Rate	86.64 cents/day	2.78 to 4.32 cents/MJ (Rate may be stepped or seasonal. Check the plan information document for more information.)	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $910/year	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Affinity Variable ePlus Single Rate	75.38 cents/day	3.34 cents/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $740/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
AGL - Residential Seniors Saver Energy Fact Sheet Single Rate	84.42 cents/day	2.71 to 4.21 cents/MJ (Rate may be stepped or seasonal. Check the plan information document for more information.)	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $890/year	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading

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The annual estimated gas prices are based on a residential customer on the Australian Gas Networks network who consumes 46000MJ yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.

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Daily Supply Charge	General usage rates	Typical annual cost
AGL - Residential Smart Saver Basic Plan Information Single Rate	124.19 cents/day	3.78 cents/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $760/year	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
AGL - Residential Seniors Saver Basic Plan Information Single Rate	119.02 cents/day	3.62 cents/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $730/year	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Affinity Variable ePlus Basic Plan Information Single Rate	119.44 cents/day	3.72 to 3.99 cents/MJ (Rate may be stepped or seasonal. Check the plan information document for more information.)	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $760/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading

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The annual estimated gas prices are based on a residential customer on the Allgas Energy network who consumes 8000MJ yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.

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Daily Supply Charge	General usage rates	Typical annual cost
AGL - Residential Smart Saver Basic Plan Information Single Rate	90.78 cents/day	2.86 to 5.09 cents/MJ (Rate may be stepped or seasonal. Check the plan information document for more information.)	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,050/year	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
AGL - Residential Seniors Saver Basic Plan Information Single Rate	87.46 cents/day	2.75 to 4.91 cents/MJ (Rate may be stepped or seasonal. Check the plan information document for more information.)	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,010/year	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Affinity Variable ePlus Basic Plan Information Single Rate	88.84 cents/day	3.07 to 5.87 cents/MJ (Rate may be stepped or seasonal. Check the plan information document for more information.)	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,130/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading

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The annual estimated gas prices are based on a residential customer on the Australian Gas network who consumes 14000MJ yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.

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Daily Supply Charge	General usage rates	Typical annual cost
Origin Energy - Affinity Variable ePlus Basic Plan Information Single Rate	62.97 cents/day	3.03 to 3.79 cents/MJ (Rate may be stepped or seasonal. Check the plan information document for more information.)	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $970/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Go Variable Basic Plan Information Single Rate	63.89 cents/day	3.07 to 3.84 cents/MJ (Rate may be stepped or seasonal. Check the plan information document for more information.)	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $980/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Everyday Rewards Variable Basic Plan Information Single Rate	67.54 cents/day	3.25 to 4.06 cents/MJ (Rate may be stepped or seasonal. Check the plan information document for more information.)	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,040/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading

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The annual estimated gas prices are based on a residential customer on the Evoenergy network who consumes 20000MJ yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.

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Details	Charges	Gas Price (annual estimate)
Origin Go Variable	No monthly billing option Credit card fees apply Plan prices are not fixed Basic Plan Information	Pricing Supply: 25.57c/day Usage: 2.21 - 2.45c/MJ	$192/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Everyday Rewards Variable	No monthly billing option Credit card fees apply Plan prices are not fixed Basic Plan Information	Pricing Supply: 25.57c/day Usage: 2.39 - 2.65c/MJ	$200/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Basic	No monthly billing option Credit card fees apply Plan prices are not fixed Basic Plan Information	Pricing Supply: 25.57c/day Usage: 4.42 - 4.9c/MJ	$290/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
AGL Smart Savers	Monthly billing Credit card fees apply Plan prices are not fixed Basic Plan Information	Pricing Supply: 26.51c/day Usage: 4.59 - 5.08c/MJ	$356/year	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
AGL Senior Plus	Monthly billing Credit card fees apply Plan prices are not fixed Basic Plan Information	Pricing Supply: 26.51c/day Usage: 4.59 - 5.08c/MJ	$356/year	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading

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The annual estimated gas prices are based on a residential customer on the ATCO network who consumes 4015MJ yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.

AGL vs Origin Energy solar plans

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Feed-in tariff	Reference price	Typical annual cost
AGL - Residential Solar Savers Basic Plan Information	Feed-in tariff up to 8.0000c/kWh for first 10.0000 kWh per day then from 4.0000 - 8.0000c/kWh thereafter	Reference price 8% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,810/year	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Go Solar Variable Basic Plan Information	Feed-in tariff up to 5.0000c/kWh for first 8.0000 kWh per day then from 3.0000 - 5.0000c/kWh thereafter	Reference price 8% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,810/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Solar Boost Basic Plan Information	Feed-in tariff up to 8.0000c/kWh for first 8.0000 kWh per day then from 3.0000 - 8.0000c/kWh thereafter	Reference price Same as the reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,970/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading

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Feed-in tariff	Reference price	Typical annual cost
AGL - Residential Solar Savers Energy Fact Sheet	Feed-in tariff from 1.5000c/kWh	Reference price 8% less than Victorian Default Offer	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,430/year	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Go Solar Variable Energy Fact Sheet	Feed-in tariff up to 4.0000c/kWh for first 8.0000 kWh per day then from 1.0000 - 4.0000c/kWh thereafter	Reference price 2% less than Victorian Default Offer	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,520/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Solar Boost Energy Fact Sheet	Feed-in tariff up to 5.0000c/kWh for first 8.0000 kWh per day then from 1.0000 - 5.0000c/kWh thereafter	Reference price Same as the Victorian Default Offer	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,550/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading

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Feed-in tariff	Reference price	Typical annual cost
AGL - Residential Solar Savers Basic Plan Information	Feed-in tariff up to 10.0000c/kWh for first 10.0000 kWh per day then from 3.0000 - 10.0000c/kWh thereafter	Reference price 4% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,060/year	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Go Solar Variable Basic Plan Information	Feed-in tariff up to 4.0000c/kWh for first 8.0000 kWh per day then from 3.0000 - 4.0000c/kWh thereafter	Reference price 3% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,080/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Solar Boost Basic Plan Information	Feed-in tariff up to 8.0000c/kWh for first 8.0000 kWh per day then from 3.0000 - 8.0000c/kWh thereafter	Reference price Same as the reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,150/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading

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Feed-in tariff	Reference price	Typical annual cost
AGL - Residential Solar Savers Basic Plan Information	Feed-in tariff up to 8.0000c/kWh for first 10.0000 kWh per day then from 2.0000 - 8.0000c/kWh thereafter	Reference price 4% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,210/year	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Go Solar Variable Basic Plan Information	Feed-in tariff up to 5.0000c/kWh for first 8.0000 kWh per day then from 2.0000 - 5.0000c/kWh thereafter	Reference price 5% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,190/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Solar Boost Basic Plan Information	Feed-in tariff up to 8.0000c/kWh for first 8.0000 kWh per day then from 2.0000 - 8.0000c/kWh thereafter	Reference price Same as the reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,310/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading

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Feed-in tariff	Reference price	Typical annual cost
Origin Energy - Go Solar Variable Basic Plan Information	Feed-in tariff up to 7.0000c/kWh for first 8.0000 kWh per day then from 5.0000 - 7.0000c/kWh thereafter	Reference price 12% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,360/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading

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georgeApril 7, 2026

have solar. 2 persons. seniors. best fuel discount. what is a good for elec, gas
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Hi George, AGL, Origin Energy and Dodo are all good options to start with. The best one will depend on pricing at your address.

To narrow it down:

– Check solar feed-in tariffs – this is what you earn for excess energy, and it varies by plan and provider
– Compare usage rates and daily supply charges – these usually have a bigger impact on your bill than discounts
– Look for bundles – combining energy, gas and internet can sometimes bring the price down. All 3 providers I’ve mentioned offer bundling discounts

As a simple rule, go for low daily charges + decent solar feed-in, then compare bundle savings. Hope this helps!

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AGL vs Origin Energy

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