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1st Energy plans and review

Our verdict: 1st Energy could be worth considering for households in Victoria and Tasmania but its plans and prices leave much to be desired elsewhere.

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1st Energy review

Amid rising energy prices, 1st Energy remains a reasonable choice for households in VIC and TAS seeking out an electricity plan

NSW residents may be better off shopping around elsewhere as plan prices don't stack up well against the reference price. This is a benchmark set by the energy regulator to help you compare electricity plans.

For now, its market offers in QLD and SA are paused for new customers. We'll update our guide when the market offers are once again made available.

If you're in VIC, you can also sign up to 1st Energy's gas plan if you prefer to bundle your services with the same provider. Just keep in mind this might not be the cheapest option.

Pros

  • Australia-based customer support
  • No credit card fees

Cons

  • Poor green credentials
Compare electricity plans from 1st Energy
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                                                  Name
                                                
                                                  Plan features
                                                
                                                  Reference price
                                                
                                                  Typical annual cost
                                                
1st Energy - 1st Smart Saver
    	    Basic Plan Information  |     (1ST741434MRE2@EME)
1st Energy logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
  • No credit card fees
  • Disconnection fees
  • Rates are not fixed
  • FiT from 2.5c/kWh
Reference price
10% less
than reference price
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$1,620/year    
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1st Energy - 1st Saver
    	    Basic Plan Information  |     (1ST741413MRE2@EME)
1st Energy logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
  • No credit card fees
  • Disconnection fees
  • Rates are not fixed
  • FiT from 2.5c/kWh
Reference price
10% less
than reference price
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$1,620/year    
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1st Energy - Standing Offer
    	    Basic Plan Information  |     (1ST763239SRE2@EME)
1st Energy logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
  • No credit card fees
  • Disconnection fees
  • Rates are not fixed
  • FiT from 1.5c/kWh
Reference price
Same as
the reference price  
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$1,810/year    
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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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                                                  Name
                                                
                                                  Plan features
                                                
                                                  Reference price
                                                
                                                  Typical annual cost
                                                
1st Energy - 1st Saver
    	    Energy Fact Sheet  |     (1ST561555MR@VEC)
1st Energy logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
  • No credit card fees
  • No disconnection fee
  • Rates are not fixed
  • FiT from 3.3c/kWh
Reference price
10% less than
Victorian Default Offer
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$1,310/year    
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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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                                                  Name
                                                
                                                  Plan features
                                                
                                                  Reference price
                                                
                                                  Typical annual cost
                                                
1st Energy - 1st Smart Saver
    	    Basic Plan Information  |     (1ST764675MRE2@EME)
1st Energy logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
  • No credit card fees
  • Disconnection fees
  • Rates are not fixed
  • FiT from 2.5c/kWh
Reference price
5% less
than reference price
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$1,950/year    
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1st Energy - 1st Saver
    	    Basic Plan Information  |     (1ST764665MRE2@EME)
1st Energy logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
  • No credit card fees
  • Disconnection fees
  • Rates are not fixed
  • FiT from 2.5c/kWh
Reference price
5% less
than reference price
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$1,950/year    
View details
1st Energy - Standing Offer
    	    Basic Plan Information  |     (1ST763286SRE2@EME)
1st Energy logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
  • No credit card fees
  • Disconnection fees
  • Rates are not fixed
  • FiT from 1.5c/kWh
Reference price
Same as
the reference price  
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$2,060/year    
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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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                                                  Name
                                                
                                                  Plan features
                                                
                                                  Reference price
                                                
                                                  Typical annual cost
                                                
1st Energy - RACT Saver
    	    Basic Plan Information  |     (1ST775596MRE2@EME)
1st Energy logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
  • No credit card fees
  • Disconnection fees
  • Rates are not fixed
  • FiT from 8.94c/kWh
Reference price
3% less
than reference price
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$2,240/year    
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1st Energy - 1st Smart Saver
    	    Basic Plan Information  |     (1ST775594MRE3@EME)
1st Energy logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
  • No credit card fees
  • Disconnection fees
  • Rates are not fixed
  • FiT from 8.94c/kWh
Reference price
Same as
the reference price  
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$2,320/year    
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1st Energy - 1st Plus
    	    Basic Plan Information  |     (1ST775590MRE2@EME)
1st Energy logo
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
  • No credit card fees
  • Disconnection fees
  • Rates are not fixed
  • FiT from 8.94c/kWh
Reference price
Same as
the reference price  
Plus an extra 2% below the reference price if you meet the conditional discount requirements
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$2,320/year    
$2,270 if you meet the conditional discount requirements
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The estimated yearly cost includes GST for a household in the Tasmanian Networks zone. We've used postcode 7000 to help you get an idea of prices, however, these may vary slightly depending on where you live. Always double-check plan details that matter to you.
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                                                  Name
                                                
                                                  Plan features
                                                
                                                  Charges
                                                
                                                  Typical annual cost
                                                
1st Energy - 1st Saver Plus
    	    Energy Fact Sheet  |     (1ST561604MR@VEC)
1st Energy logo
Single rate tariff
  • No credit card fees
  • No disconnection fee
  • Rates are not fixed
Pricing
Supply: 110c/day
Usage: 3.08 - 4.4c/MJ
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$2,240/year    
$2,190 if you pay on time
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1st Energy - Standing Offer
    	    Energy Fact Sheet  |     (1ST561855SR@VEC)
1st Energy logo
Single rate tariff
  • No credit card fees
  • No disconnection fee
  • Rates are not fixed
Pricing
Supply: 118.8c/day
Usage: 3.63 - 4.95c/MJ
Estimated cost/year (typical usage)
$2,660/year    
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The annual estimated gas prices are based on a residential customer on the AusNet Services network who consumes 46000MJ yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption. 

1st Energy offers
1st energy logo
  • Sign to the 1st Energy Smart Saver plan and get a $150 credit on your 2nd bill. Available to residents in NSW, QLD and TAS. T&Cs apply.
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Solar energy
Green energy
Rewards and Features
Rewards and features
1st Energy doesn't offer much in the way of additional bells and whistles but depending on where you live, you could get access to:
Pay-on-time discounts
NSW households that sign up to 1st Energy's electricity plan are able to get a 5% discount whenever they pay their bill on time. 
It's a similar situation for those signing up to the retailer's gas plan in VIC. However, the discount is slightly lower at 3%. 
Customer Service
Customer service
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Local customer support
Social Media
Phone call and social media
Payment assistance
Financial hardship assistance
How can I get in touch with 1st Energy?
If you have a question or concern, you can reach 1st Energy's Australia-based support team in a few different ways:
  • Ring the customer service line between 8:30am and 6pm AEST, Monday to Friday
  • Fill out an enquiry form on its website
  • Get in touch via 1st Energy's social media accounts such as Facebook or Twitter
Customer satisfaction
There aren't any reviews for 1st Energy on Finder just yet but we've collated ratings from other sources:
As of 18 July 2024, 1st Energy scored:
  • Product Review: 3.9/5 stars (547 reviews)
  • Trustpilot: 4.3/5 stars (286 reviews)
  • Google: 3.8/5 (973 reviews)
  • Keep in mind: These reviews are subjective and may not reflect your own experience. Use reviews to only inform your research when choosing a new plan.
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Solar energy
1st Energy doesn't offer dedicated solar plans but you can access feed-in tariff rates on its normal electricity plans.
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            Name
          Product
                                                  Solar feed-in tariff
                                              
TAS
8.94 cents per kWh
VIC
3.3 cents per kWh
QLD
2.5 to 5 cents per kWh  
NSW
2.5 to 5 cents per kWh  
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Green energy
Is 1st Energy environmentally friendly?
Green Electricity Guide Rating: 3.54/10
1st Energy came in the bottom third of energy providers on the 2022 Green Electricity Guide (34th out of 47 providers) but has shown improvement from the previous report.
It scored points for not being actively involved in fossil fuel extraction, but failed to take an active stance on climate change. It also has low transparency about its energy and buys its power from the open market (where fossil fuels dominate).
1st Energy also doesn't offer carbon-neutral plans or the option to add on GreenPower. 
GreenPower is a government initiative that lets you buy green energy and put it back into the grid via select partners. 1st Energy is not one of these.
Ready to sign up with 1st Energy?
Now that you've read our review of 1st Energy, you can have a look at its plans once again before signing up. 
If you're still on the fence, you might benefit from comparing other energy providers on Finder before committing to a decision.
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