Electricity and gas providers in Victoria

Compare electricity retailers and prices in Victoria January 2021

_{These deals are from retailers on our database that include a link to their website or a form from an energy broker. Prices are based on a residential customer in VIC (Postcode: 3000) who consumes 4,000 kWh a year on a single rate tariff in the Citipower network. We show one plan per provider and the estimated price includes conditional discounts. Any plans with special eligibility requirements are excluded from this list. Your actual bill may vary, depending on your usage.}

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No Frills - Peak Only Customer service rating Energy Fact Sheet	Customer service rating Energy Fact Sheet		Has discount GreenPower	8% less than Victorian Default Offer	$292 Includes GST	With No Frills - Peak Only, for a residential customer who consumes 4000 kwh a year on a flat rate tariff in the CitiPower network, the lowest annual cost is $1,168 which is 8% less than the Victorian Default Offer (including any discounts). Your actual bill will differ, based on your actual usage and tariff type.	With No Frills - Peak Only, for a residential customer who consumes 4000 kwh a year on a flat rate tariff in the CitiPower network, the lowest annual cost is $1,168 which is 8% less than the Victorian Default Offer (including any discounts). Your actual bill will differ, based on your actual usage and tariff type.	Go to siteView details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Residential Essentials Customer service rating Energy Fact Sheet	Customer service rating Energy Fact Sheet		Has discount GreenPower	5% less than Victorian Default Offer	$301 Includes GST	With Residential Essentials, for a residential customer who consumes 4000 kwh a year on a flat rate tariff in the CitiPower network, the lowest annual cost is $1,204 which is 5% less than the Victorian Default Offer (including any discounts). Your actual bill will differ, based on your actual usage and tariff type.	With Residential Essentials, for a residential customer who consumes 4000 kwh a year on a flat rate tariff in the CitiPower network, the lowest annual cost is $1,204 which is 5% less than the Victorian Default Offer (including any discounts). Your actual bill will differ, based on your actual usage and tariff type.	Go to siteView details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Lumo Value Customer service rating Energy Fact Sheet	Customer service rating Energy Fact Sheet		O GreenPower	9% less than Victorian Default Offer	$290 Includes GST	With Lumo Value, for a residential customer who consumes 4000 kwh a year on a flat rate tariff in the CitiPower network, the lowest annual cost is $1,160 which is 9% less than the Victorian Default Offer (including any discounts). Your actual bill will differ, based on your actual usage and tariff type.	With Lumo Value, for a residential customer who consumes 4000 kwh a year on a flat rate tariff in the CitiPower network, the lowest annual cost is $1,160 which is 9% less than the Victorian Default Offer (including any discounts). Your actual bill will differ, based on your actual usage and tariff type.	Enquire nowView details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
HomeDeal Customer service rating Energy Fact Sheet	Customer service rating Energy Fact Sheet		No lock-in GreenPower	10% less than Victorian Default Offer	$286 Includes GST	With HomeDeal, for a residential customer who consumes 4000 kwh a year on a flat rate tariff in the CitiPower network, the lowest annual cost is $1,144 which is 10% less than the Victorian Default Offer (including any discounts). Your actual bill will differ, based on your actual usage and tariff type.	With HomeDeal, for a residential customer who consumes 4000 kwh a year on a flat rate tariff in the CitiPower network, the lowest annual cost is $1,144 which is 10% less than the Victorian Default Offer (including any discounts). Your actual bill will differ, based on your actual usage and tariff type.	Enquire nowView details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Origin Go (Single Rate) Customer service rating Energy Fact Sheet	Customer service rating Energy Fact Sheet		No lock-in GreenPower	10% less than Victorian Default Offer	$287 Includes GST	With Origin Go (Single Rate), for a residential customer who consumes 4000 kwh a year on a flat rate tariff in the CitiPower network, the lowest annual cost is $1,148 which is 10% less than the Victorian Default Offer (including any discounts). Your actual bill will differ, based on your actual usage and tariff type.	With Origin Go (Single Rate), for a residential customer who consumes 4000 kwh a year on a flat rate tariff in the CitiPower network, the lowest annual cost is $1,148 which is 10% less than the Victorian Default Offer (including any discounts). Your actual bill will differ, based on your actual usage and tariff type.	Go to siteView details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Sumo Assure Customer service rating Energy Fact Sheet	Customer service rating Energy Fact Sheet		No lock-in GreenPower	1% less than Victorian Default Offer	$315 Includes GST	With Sumo Assure, for a residential customer who consumes 4000 kwh a year on a flat rate tariff in the CitiPower network, the lowest annual cost is $1,260 which is 1% less than the Victorian Default Offer (including any discounts). Your actual bill will differ, based on your actual usage and tariff type.	With Sumo Assure, for a residential customer who consumes 4000 kwh a year on a flat rate tariff in the CitiPower network, the lowest annual cost is $1,260 which is 1% less than the Victorian Default Offer (including any discounts). Your actual bill will differ, based on your actual usage and tariff type.	Go to siteView details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
1st Saver Plus, Residential - Anytime Customer service rating Energy Fact Sheet	Customer service rating Energy Fact Sheet		No lock-in GreenPower	Equal to Victorian Default Offer Further 3% off VDO if you always pay on time.	$307 Includes GST and conditional discounts	1st Saver Plus, Residential - Anytime is Equal to the Victorian Default Offer for a residential customer who consumes 4000 kwh a year on a flat rate tariff in the CitiPower network. If you qualify for all discounts, the lowest annual cost is $1,228 (a further 3% below the Victorian Default Offer). Your actual bill will differ, based on your actual usage and tariff type.	1st Saver Plus, Residential - Anytime is Equal to the Victorian Default Offer for a residential customer who consumes 4000 kwh a year on a flat rate tariff in the CitiPower network. If you qualify for all discounts, the lowest annual cost is $1,228 (a further 3% below the Victorian Default Offer). Your actual bill will differ, based on your actual usage and tariff type.	Enquire nowView details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Residential Market - Single Rate Customer service rating Energy Fact Sheet	Customer service rating Energy Fact Sheet		No lock-in GreenPower	7% less than Victorian Default Offer	$294 Includes GST	With Residential Market - Single Rate, for a residential customer who consumes 4000 kwh a year on a flat rate tariff in the CitiPower network, the lowest annual cost is $1,176 which is 7% less than the Victorian Default Offer (including any discounts). Your actual bill will differ, based on your actual usage and tariff type.	With Residential Market - Single Rate, for a residential customer who consumes 4000 kwh a year on a flat rate tariff in the CitiPower network, the lowest annual cost is $1,176 which is 7% less than the Victorian Default Offer (including any discounts). Your actual bill will differ, based on your actual usage and tariff type.	Go to siteView details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Market Offer Energy Fact Sheet	Energy Fact Sheet		No lock-in GreenPower	2% less than Victorian Default Offer	$310 Includes GST	With Market Offer, for a residential customer who consumes 4000 kwh a year on a flat rate tariff in the CitiPower network, the lowest annual cost is $1,240 which is 2% less than the Victorian Default Offer (including any discounts). Your actual bill will differ, based on your actual usage and tariff type.	With Market Offer, for a residential customer who consumes 4000 kwh a year on a flat rate tariff in the CitiPower network, the lowest annual cost is $1,240 which is 2% less than the Victorian Default Offer (including any discounts). Your actual bill will differ, based on your actual usage and tariff type.	Go to siteView details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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Best electricity and gas providers in Australia (available in Victoria)

Although there is no 'best' retailer, to give you a general guide, here are 5 top electricity and gas retailers by arranged by the lowest complaints percentage.

1. Powershop
2. amaysim
3. Origin Energy
4. Dodo
5. EnergyAustralia

_{Source: AER, Annual retail markets report 2019-20 (Table 2.1 & 5.2). We looked at complaints to the 10 largest retailers in Australia by customer (available in Victoria) and ranked them by the smallest proportion of complaints to a retailers' total customers.}

Is electricity expensive in Victoria?

¹Our research found that the average quarterly electricity bill in Australia is around $353. VIC came in at a slightly cheaper $349 per quarter.

_{1.Average bills per state are based on Finder's Customer Sentiment Tracker. Finder's Consumer Sentiment Tracker takes responses from 16,000 Australians to get an average figure. The last number was last checked in January 2021. We will continue to update this data.}

You can save by switching

As of 15 January 2021, the cheapest estimated price that we found for a plan in VIC (Postcode: 3000) is $988 per year ($247 per quarter). If the average bill holder was to switch to the cheapest plan, they would be able to save $408 in the year.

_{2.The cheapest price available on Finder was found by searching our engine for results using the following postcodes: (3000 - Melbourne). Prices are based on a residential customer who consumes the following amount of energy per year on a single rate tariff: (4,000 kWh for VIC). Prices are subject to change.}

Is gas expensive in VIC?

¹Our research found that the average quarterly gas bill in Australia is around $212. VIC came in more expensive at $251 per quarter.

_{1.Average bills per state are based on Finder's Customer Sentiment Tracker. Finder's Consumer Sentiment Tracker takes responses from 16,000 Australians to get an average figure. The last number was last checked in January 2021. We will continue to update this data.}

You can save by switching

As of 15 January 2021, the cheapest estimated price that we found for a plan in VIC (Postcode: 3000) is $628 per year ($157 per quarter). If the average bill holder was to switch to the cheapest plan, they would save an extra $376 in the year.

_{2.The cheapest price available on Finder was found by searching our engine for results using the following postcode: (3000 - Melbourne). Prices are based on a 3 person household that owns a gas heater. Prices are subject to change.}

Electricity and gas providers in VIC

Energy plans from some of the main providers in Victoria: What's on offer?

Note: Plan information last checked in January 2021.

AGL - Essentials

With the Essentials plan, you'll enjoy fixed power rates for the first 12 months of your plan. There's no lock-in contract, and you can choose between 10%, 20%, or 100% GreenPower. Billed monthly. Earn flybuys points when paying your bill.

Energy Australia - Total Plan Home (Peak Only)

The Total Plan will provide you with power at a fixed rate, plus a guaranteed discount on your bills for its 12 month benefit period. It has quarterly billing and flexible payment options, plus a choice of between 10% and 100% GreenPower. After 6 months, you can opt in to convert your plan to carbon neutral.

Origin - Go

Fixed price power for 12 months, as well as flexible billing and payment options. Pick between 25%, 50%, or 100% GreenPower. Customers with Everyday Rewards memberships can link their account to get bonus points, earn points for paying bills, and the 25% GreenPower option for free.

Powershop - Shopper Market Offer

Variable rate electricity with no lock-in contract, flexible payments, zero fees for moving in, and up to 100% GreenPower. If you pre-purchase energy in the form of "Powerpacks" from their shop, you can get a discount on your entire bill. Billed monthly.

Tango Energy - Home Select

Fixed electricity prices for the first 12 months, after which they revert to variable. Has flexible payment options and is billed monthly, but lacks any GreenPower options.

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What type of energy discounts do providers in VIC offer?

We went through all the energy plans on offer in Victoria to discover what kinds of discounts exist. Here are the four main types:

• Pay on time discounts. Paying early or paying on time offers a percentage discount on your bill. When you miss a payment, this discount goes away.
• Direct debit discounts. If you let your provider withdraw the value of your bill directly from your bank account each month, you'll get a discount.
• Guaranteed discounts. Always apply, no matter what. This is the most reliable type of discount.
• Bill credit. Mostly offered on sign up and involves money being subtracted from your energy bills.

According to our data, direct debit discounts are the most common discount variety offered by Victorian retailers. Discounts generally apply only during set benefit periods, and expire when they run out.

_{Last checked January 2021.}

How much is the energy rebate in VIC?

An energy rebate works by providing a certain amount of money back on your energy bill. To qualify for a particular rebate, you usually need to satisfy some condition or have a valid concession card.

Rebates come in two forms: a flat amount back (like $50), or a percentage of your power bill. If you want to know what energy rebates exist in Victoria, go to our energy rebates and concession guide and search the Victorian section.

When are off-peak and on-peak periods in VIC?

Power use is split into different periods, known as peak and off-peak. Unlike other states, Victoria does not have a shoulder period. These periods are only relevant on a time-of-use tariff, since single rate plans treat the whole day as a single peak time.

• Peak. 7am - 11pm on weekdays. This is when electricity is used the most and attracts the highest prices.
• Off-peak. All other times (11pm - 7am weekdays, all weekend). Electricity consumption drops in off-peak periods, meaning prices are lower.

How to read a meter in VIC

You can either have a technician visit to read your meter, or you can read it yourself. The technician route is easy, as all you have to do is make sure the technician can access your meter. With a smart meter, you won't even have to locate your physical meter.

Electricity can be dangerous, so if you choose to read your meter yourself you should take a few basic safety precautions. Make sure the meter and its housing don't show any signs of deterioration, including damage from water or animals, and burnt or melted components. Taking a reading will then depend on what meter you have, explained in full on our meter reading guide.

• Smart meter. These read usage on around a half-hourly basis. You can't read a smart meter manually - instead, you can check your usage by logging onto your provider's page and asking for a usage chart.
• Clock face meter. Write down the number on each clock face from left to right. When dials are between two numbers, take the lower, and ignore the dial labelled 1/10. Your usage will be your meter reading minus the reading from your last energy bill.
• Electronic meter. Hitting the "display" button should show your usage. Note down all the readings it displays if there are several.

As a Victorian customer, you have the right to send a self-read of your meter to your energy provider so that you aren't given an estimated bill.

How often will you get your bill?

Victorian regulations require retailers to provide energy bills at least quarterly, or once per three months. Your provider may also decide to send the bill monthly or allow you to opt in to monthly billing.

• Origin. Bills come monthly on the Origin Max Saver plan. Bills will not be mailed in paper form as part of this plan, only sent via email.
• Energy Australia. The No Frills plan involves quarterly billing, with no option for monthly. Customers can select email or regular post, though paper bills will attract a small additional charge.
• AGL. On AGL's Residential Essential Savers Plan, bills are issued quarterly by default, but customers can opt in for monthly billing instead. Bills are sent by email or can be mailed in paper form for an additional cost.

How do you connect electricity in VIC?

When moving from one property to another, you have to deal with switching over your electricity connection from the old to the new. There are a few ways to deal with this:

• Use your old provider. Don't intend to switch plans or providers? Just contact your retailer and they'll sort it out for you. Be aware that not all plans are available at all addresses.
• Get your landlord or agent to do it. When renting, your landlord is sometimes responsible for the energy account at the property. If that's the case, you can run through the details with them, and they can handle whatever connection fees might be applicable.
• Compare online. A move can be a fresh start and a good chance to leave your old power plan for something better. Whether you simply want an improved deal or you can't remain on your old plan, comparing plans online is an excellent way to save money on electricity in the future.

Moving a connection from one house to another isn't always free. The distributor may charge one or both of a connection fee for moving in and a disconnection fee for moving out. This table shows the fees that Victorian distributors charge.

Source: Origin Energy

How to get cheaper energy

• Look at base rates. The most important number on an energy plan is how much you get charged per unit of energy you use. Outside of conditional discounts and other features, lower usage rates mean cheaper energy.
• Investigate discounts. Discounts can be conditional or guaranteed. Usually, guaranteed discounts are better because they always apply, while conditional ones require you to meet a condition. Watch out for when these discounts expire, too.
• Check tariff options. When your energy use leans more towards the morning or early afternoon, you might benefit from something like a time of use tariff instead of a flat rate. Time of use tariffs split the day into peak and off-peak times, charging way more for peak than off-peak use.
• Compare regularly. In many cases, your rates can be changed at almost any time. On top of that, most discounts and benefits only apply for the first 12 months. Compare or switch regularly to make sure you get the best deal.

Key terms in VIC

Switching

Your choice of retail provider can make a noticeable difference to the size of your energy bill. Once you've compared electricity and gas plans and chosen a new provider, it's relatively easy to switch. It's simply a matter of applying with the new provider and cancelling your existing plan. Your new provider should generally be able to supply your energy by the next day.

Compare energy retailers

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:

• Single rate with a controlled load
• Time of use
• Time of use with a controlled load

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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