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Compare electricity and gas plans in Sydney and NSW

Energy prices are on the rise in NSW. Compare and switch plans to avoid the worst of the price hike.

Mariam Gabaji

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Aaron McAllister

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Dec 1, 2023

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Name	Plan features	Reference price	Estimated cost
Dodo - Residential Market Basic Plan Information \| (DOD13816MRE9@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 6.2c/kWh	Reference price 21% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year $1,450/year (avg. 10.7 kWh/day)	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Red Energy - Living Energy Saver Basic Plan Information \| (RED552163MRE5@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	No credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 7c/kWh	Reference price 19% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year $1,480/year (avg. 10.7 kWh/day)	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Energy Locals - Online Member 2023 Basic Plan Information \| (LCL665894MRE2@EME) Green CompanySingle rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Membership fees Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 5c/kWh	Reference price 16% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year $1,540/year (avg. 10.7 kWh/day) incl. $100 guaranteed discount $197.88 membership fee included	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
1st Energy - 1st Saver Basic Plan Information \| (1ST679770MRE1@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	No credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 6c/kWh	Reference price 15% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year $1,550/year (avg. 10.7 kWh/day) incl. $280 guaranteed discount	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
AGL - Residential Value Saver Basic Plan Information \| (AGL668788MRE2@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 7c/kWh	Reference price 12% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year $1,610/year (avg. 10.7 kWh/day)	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
AGL - Residential Netflix Plan Basic Plan Information \| (AGL686232MRE1@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 7c/kWh	Reference price 11% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year $1,630/year (avg. 10.7 kWh/day)	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Simply Energy - Simply NRMA Basic Plan Information \| (SIM664358MRE1@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 5.5c/kWh	Reference price 11% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year $1,630/year (avg. 10.7 kWh/day) incl. $210 guaranteed discount	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Simply Energy - Simply Blue Perks Basic Plan Information \| (SIM644347MRE1@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 5.5c/kWh	Reference price 11% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year $1,630/year (avg. 10.7 kWh/day) incl. $210 guaranteed discount	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Amber - Variable Wholesale Prices estimate only Basic Plan Information \| (AMB679406MRE1@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Membership fees Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 5.99c/kWh	Reference price 10% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year $1,640/year (avg. 10.7 kWh/day) $228 membership fee included	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Simply Energy - Simply Energy Saver Basic Plan Information \| (SIM661585MRE1@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 5.5c/kWh	Reference price 10% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year $1,650/year (avg. 10.7 kWh/day) incl. $190 guaranteed discount	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Kogan Energy - with free FIRST Basic Plan Information \| (KOG670613MRE1@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	No credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 5c/kWh	Reference price 9% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year $1,670/year (avg. 10.7 kWh/day)	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Powershop - Switch Saver Basic Plan Information \| (PSH670909MRE1@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	No credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 5c/kWh	Reference price 9% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year $1,670/year (avg. 10.7 kWh/day)	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Kogan Energy - for current FIRST members Basic Plan Information \| (KOG670610MRE2@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	No credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 5c/kWh	Reference price 9% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year $1,670/year (avg. 10.7 kWh/day)	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
OVO Energy - The One Plan Basic Plan Information \| (OVO612507MRE8@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	No credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 7c/kWh	Reference price 7% less than reference price Plus an extra 6% below the reference price if you meet the conditional discount requirements	Estimated cost/year $1,690/year (avg. 10.7 kWh/day) $1,590 with conditional discount	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Energy Locals - Local Member 2023 Basic Plan Information \| (LCL665944MRE2@EME) Green CompanySingle rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Membership fees No credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 5c/kWh	Reference price 7% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year $1,700/year (avg. 10.7 kWh/day) $257.88 membership fee included	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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Cheapest electricity providers in Sydney and NSW

Residential Market

$1,450 /year

21% less than reference price

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Red Taronga Flex

$1,480 /year

19% less than reference price

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Red EV Saver

$1,480 /year

19% less than reference price

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The annual estimated electricity prices are based on a residential customer on the Ausgrid network who consumes 3911kWh yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.

Best electricity provider in Sydney and NSW

The best electricity provider in NSW for December 2023 is Energy Locals thanks to its Online Member 2023 plan.

Online Member 2023

$1,540 /year

$197.88 membership fee included

16% less than reference price

Green Company

6-month membership fee waived for new customers, $50 credit for you and your friend when you sign up using their name
2023 Finder Green Award winner for Green Energy Retailer of the Year
Monthly billing available
Direct debit available
Australian-based customer support
100% carbon neutral

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Compare gas plans in Sydney and NSW

Our annual prices estimate for each gas plan includes guaranteed discounts and any available sign up incentives.

Good to know. The average household gas bill for NSW is $940 over 12 months as of November 2023.

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

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Name	Plan features	Charges	Typical annual cost
Origin Energy - Go Variable Basic Plan Information \| (ORI431048MRG7@EME) Single rate tariff	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 66.3c/day Usage: 2.6 - 4.34c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $750/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Origin Energy - Everyday Rewards Variable Basic Plan Information \| (ORI493072MRG11@EME) Single rate tariff	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 69.42c/day Usage: 2.72 - 4.54c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $790/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
CovaU - Freedom Residential Gas Basic Plan Information \| (COV678957MRG1@EME) Single rate tariff	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 66c/day Usage: 2.8 - 3.82c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $820/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
AGL - Residential Value Saver Basic Plan Information \| (AGL668767MRG2@EME) Single rate tariff	Credit card fees No disconnection fee Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 61.52c/day Usage: 2.41 - 4c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $870/year	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Origin Energy - Basic Basic Plan Information \| (ORI432838MRG5@EME) Single rate tariff	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 77.99c/day Usage: 3.06 - 5.1c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $880/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Sumo - Assure Residential Gas Basic Plan Information \| (SUM634825MRG1@EME) Single rate tariff	Credit card fees No disconnection fee Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 78.1c/day Usage: 2.55 - 3.3c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $880/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Red Energy - Qantas Red Saver Basic Plan Information \| (RED552285MRG3@EME) Single rate tariff	No credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 76.99c/day Usage: 2.42 - 3.61c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $890/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Red Energy - Red Taronga Flex Basic Plan Information \| (RED552788MRG3@EME) Single rate tariff	No credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 76.99c/day Usage: 2.42 - 3.61c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $890/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Red Energy - Living Energy Saver Basic Plan Information \| (RED552124MRG3@EME) Single rate tariff	No credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 76.99c/day Usage: 2.42 - 3.61c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $890/year	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Red Energy - Red BCNA Saver Basic Plan Information \| (RED552706MRG3@EME) Single rate tariff	No credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 76.99c/day Usage: 2.42 - 3.61c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $890/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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Cheapest gas providers in Sydney and NSW

The top 3 gas providers in NSW currently offering the cheapest plans are:

Go Variable

$750 /year

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Everyday Rewards Variable

$790 /year

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Freedom Residential Gas

$820 /year

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Best gas provider in Sydney and NSW

The best gas provider in NSW for December 2023 is Origin Energy thanks to its Everyday Rewards Variable plan.

Everyday Rewards Variable

$790 /year

Receive up to 5,000 Everyday Rewards points after 45 days, then 1 point per $1 ongoing
Direct debit available
No disconnection fees
No credit card fees
Live chat available
Mobile app to track usage and manage your plan

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How do I find the best energy provider for my household?

There are 4 key things to consider when comparing energy providers in New South Wales.

Find a better price. Look out for the cheapest energy plans available in your area. You can use Finder's comparison engine to help you out. Keep your most recent bill handy as well. Just make sure you're getting the right offer for your usage.
Keep an eagle eye out for reference price/discounts when comparing. The government introduced the reference price back in 2019 to help customers compare energy plans. For example, providers will sometimes showcase a plan by stating it's "8% less than the reference price" or that you will receive an "8% discount". Don't settle for plans that are above the reference price.
Default market offer (DMO) vs market offer. Historically, the market offers displayed on most providers' websites have been lower than the DMO, also known as standing offer. However, we're in unprecedented times and this may not always be the case. Remember that while providers may not always display DMOs on their website, you can call them and request to get on one.
Watch out for extra costs. These can include late fees, credit card fees, disconnection and reconnection costs and can sometimes vary between providers.

Good to know: It's easy to switch to a new provider either online or over the phone. The new provider will handle everything for you, including letting your current provider know. After you sign up, you have a cooling-off period of 10 business days. Contact your energy company within this timeframe if you want to end your contract for any reason.

Greenest energy providers in NSW

The top 3 greenest energy providers in NSW according to the latest Green Electricity Guide are the following:

Sometimes it may not be feasible for households to sign up to a green energy retailer, whether it's due to pricing concerns or availability.
As an alternative, you could sign up with an energy provider that offers 100% carbon neutral plans or the option to add on GreenPower for a small additional cost.
Adding on GreenPower means your provider will need to send renewable energy back to the grid on your behalf.
You can choose to add 25%, 50%, 75% or 100% GreenPower to your energy plan.

Do I qualify for any energy rebates and concessions in NSW?

There are a few rebates and concessions offered by the NSW government that could ease your energy bill woes.

Good to know. The rebate amount will vary if you're a retailer or an "on supply" customer. On supply means you receive a gas (liquefied petroleum or natural gas) bill or invoice issued by or on behalf of the owners or management of your residential community, retirement village or strata scheme.
Rebates are increasing in NSW. From 1 July 2024 the following rebate categories in NSW will increase between 22% to 39%: Low Income Households, Family Energy, Seniors Energy, Life Support and Medical Energy.

Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA)
Eligible customers can receive payment assistance of up to $400 per application for electricity and up to $400 per application for gas bills twice a year.

- You need to have an NSW residential address and be the electricity or natural gas account holder.
- You must be experiencing a short-term financial crisis or an emergency.
- Up to $1,600 per household. That's $400 per application for electricity and up to $400 per application for gas billed twice a year.
- You can apply online for the EAPA program.

Low Income Household Rebate (LIHR)
The LIHR provides discounts to pensioners, seniors, veterans or households that struggle to pay their energy bill.

- You must be a NSW resident with an eligible concession card.
- You'll receive the rebate as a credit on your quarterly energy bill. It's up to $285 per year if you are a retail customer.
- A lump sum payment of $313.50 will be deposited into your bank account if your energy is supplied.
- Retail customers will need to contact their energy providers directly. On supply customers should apply online.

NSW Gas Rebate
If you use natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for necessities such as cooking, heating or hot water, you may be eligible to claim a rebate towards your gas bill.

- The gas rebate provides annual discounts to eligible pensioners, veterans and low-income natural gas and LPG customers.
- Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holders are not eligible for this rebate.
- You also need to be a NSW resident and either have your name on the gas bill or be purchasing LPG in cylinder sizes of 45kg or more to use for cooking, heating or hot water.
- Proof of purchase is required.
- Retail customers will receive the rebate as a credit on each quarterly gas bill. The credit is up to a total of $110 per year.
- On supply customers will receive a lump sum payment of $121 deposited into their bank account.
- Contact your current energy provider and provide your concession card or Health Care Card details.
- If you receive electricity from a supplied provider, you'll need to apply through the NSW energy department.

Family Energy Rebate
The Family Energy Rebate helps households who have dependent children and receive the Family Tax Benefit (FTB) payment.

- You must be a NSW resident whose name is on the household energy bill.
- You should have also received an FTB in the previous financial year.
- Eligible energy account holders will receive a credit on an energy bill of up to $180.
- You can apply online if you're eligible and have finalised your tax return for the previous year.
- In some situations, you might need to submit a paper application form through the mail instead.
- The FTB is for parents or carers with a dependent child or secondary student under the age of 20.
- To qualify, the child or student must not be receiving any benefits such as Youth Allowance of their own.
- You must also be providing care for the child at least 35% of the time and meet income requirements.
- Keep in mind. You need to claim the FTB before you can get the Family Energy Rebate.

Seniors Energy Rebate
This rebate is for independent self-funded retirees to help cover the cost of their electricity. Gas accounts are not included.

- Only those with a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card can apply.
- You must also be the primary account holder named on the electricity bill.
- The rebate is $200 per household, per financial year.
- You can apply online for the Seniors Energy Rebate.
- If successful, the amount will be paid directly into your nominated bank or credit union account.

Medical Energy Rebate
The Medical Energy Rebate is available to those with an inability to self-regulate body temperature when exposed to extreme hot or cold environmental temperatures.

- You will need to be assessed by a medical practitioner and be under treatment for at least 3 months.
- The application also requires you to have an eligible concession card and meet at least 1 primary and 1 secondary qualifying condition.
- Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holders are not eligible.
- Approximately $71 credit on each quarterly energy bill, up to a total of $285 a year.
- You will need to download and fill out a form, ask your medical practitioner to fill out relevant sections and sign it.
- The form will need to be submitted to your energy provider directly.
- Download the form here.

Life Support Rebate
The Life Support Rebate is available to those that require approved energy-intensive equipment at home or have someone living with them that requires it.

- You are a NSW resident and the energy bill account is under your name or someone living with you.
- You've been assessed by a registered medical practitioner.
- The equipment must be essential for supporting life, such as home dialysis, ventilators and oxygen concentrators.
- The rebate amount will depend on the machine(s) and the number of days in the billing period.
- It will be credited to your account each quarter
- You will need to fill out a form, and ask your medical practitioner to complete their section and sign a declaration.
- Retail customers should send the form directly to their energy retailer.
- On supply customers can apply online

Frequently asked questions

Your electricity and gas retailers will buy power from one of the distributors listed below, depending on where you live.

Electricity

Distributor	Network area
Ausgrid Energy	Sydney, Central Coast and the Hunter Valley
Endeavour Energy	Sydney's Greater West, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands, the Illawarra and the South Coast
Essential Energy	Covers 95% of NSW (mostly country and rural areas) and some parts of Southern Queensland

Gas

Distributor	Network area
Jemena Gas Networks	Sydney, Newcastle, the Central Coast and Wollongong, as well as customers in more than 20 regional centres, including the Central West, Central Tablelands, South Western, Southern Tablelands, Riverina and Southern Highlands regions
Central Ranges System	Tamworth
Wagga Wagga Gas Distribution Network	Wagga Wagga and surrounding areas

You can sign up to a plan from one of the following electricity providers in Sydney or elsewhere in NSW though availability might vary depending on your postcode:
You can choose from one of the following gas providers in Sydney or elsewhere in NSW, though availability may vary depending on your postcode:
NSW residents will likely be on 1 of 2 electricity contracts:
- Standard retail contract. You're likely on this type of contract if you haven't changed retailers or never contacted them to update your energy contract. This is usually equivalent to the default market offer set by the state or territory government.
- Market retail contract. These do not come with any set terms and conditions and are likely cheaper. This is due to additional discounts and other benefits given to a customer for a certain period. Always read the terms and conditions before signing up as your rates can change depending on the plan you're signing up to under this agreement.
Time of use pricing determines what you get charged for using energy at certain times. They may differ depending on which network you're on and which provider you're with. The peak and off-peak times in NSW on the Ausgrid network are divided into summer and winter periods:
Summer time of use periods (1 November to 31 March)
Peak 2pm–8pm weekdays
Shoulder 7am–2pm, 8pm–10pm weekdays and 7am–10pm weekends
Off-peak 10pm–7am weekdays and weekends
Winer time of use periods (1 June to 31 August)
Peak 5pm–9pm weekdays
Shoulder 7am–5pm, 9pm–10pm weekdays and 7am–10pm weekends
Off-peak 10pm–7am weekdays and weekends
- Good to know. There are no peak periods during the autumn and spring months of April, May, September and October. Instead, the shoulder rates apply from 7am to 10pm weekdays and off-peak from 10pm to 7am at all other times.
Where you live (your distributor zone) and the type of metre you have at home determine the type of tariff you're on.
When you enter your address to compare energy plans, you could be presented with options that include one or more of the following types of tariffs:
- Time of use tariff. You will be charged different rates depending on when you're using your electricity – peak, off-peak or shoulder time.
- Single rate tariff. You will pay 1 rate regardless of when you're using energy. It's usually lower than rates charged during peak times and slightly higher than off-peak and shoulder rates.
- Demand tariff. This tariff is set by your energy distributor. It will use your highest power demand in a particular period and charge you that rate throughout.
- Controlled load tariff. This allows you to have your electricity usage for certain devices – such as heating systems and swimming pools – metered separately from the rest of your property.

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Mariam Gabaji

Mariam Gabaji is an editor and tech and utilities expert at Finder with over 11+ years of experience in print and digital media. Her main goal is to help households cut through the industry jargon and save money on their household bills. Her expertise is often featured in media including the ABC, Yahoo Finance, 9News, 7News, A Current Affair, The Guardian, SBS and Money Magazine.

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Peak	2pm–8pm weekdays
Shoulder	7am–2pm, 8pm–10pm weekdays and 7am–10pm weekends
Off-peak	10pm–7am weekdays and weekends

Peak	5pm–9pm weekdays
Shoulder	7am–5pm, 9pm–10pm weekdays and 7am–10pm weekends
Off-peak	10pm–7am weekdays and weekends

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