Aurora Energy is a small energy provider with big ideas. Fully GreenPower certified and offering a range of electricity products to small homes to large businesses.
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What utilities does Aurora Energy offer?
- Electricity
- Gas
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Who can sign up with Aurora Energy?
- Residents of Tasmania
Who is Aurora?
Established in 1998, Aurora Energy is a state-owned energy company from Tasmania. Though they are proud to be part of the Holiday Isle, they also offer some great services to residents of the mainland.
Aurora Energy provide electricity and gas to homes and businesses from their headquarters in Hobart, Tasmania. They have a great website offering plenty of support and an online system that allows you to manage your account from your computer or mobile.
They also offer renewable and green energy solutions through their AuroraGreen program, which is fully accredited by GreenPower. Basically, it lets you choose a percentage of your power to come from fully renewable sources.
Their website is loaded with comprehensive information about saving energy, heating and insulation guides and how to choose the right systems for your home. If you want to get your power from a small company that is proud of its place in the community and the world, then Aurora Power could be a good place to start.
What about business users?
If you’re running a small, medium or large scale business in Tasmania or Victoria then Aurora Energy have products designed to suit you too. First of all, if you’re unsure of what size operation you are running, Aurora Energy defines businesses by the amount of energy they use in a calendar year.
- Small business - Up to $30,000 of consumption per year (Tasmania only).
- Large business - $30,000 plus of consumption per year (Tasmania or Victoria).
If you fit the bill and you’re interested in getting a quote on electricity or gas, then head over to the Aurora Energy website and see what you can save.
Could you switch to Aurora Energy?
Switching your power to Aurora Energy is easy. Simply head over to their website, click 'Connect' in the top menu and fill in the electricity and/or gas connection form to apply - you’ll be taken few a through easy steps and that’s it. Keep in mind that there is a standard connection fee when applying for electricity. This fee applies to all new accounts, which might nullify any savings that you’ll later make on your bill.
Here are some points to get you thinking:
Pros
- Good environmental record.
- Small company, proud to be part of their local community.
- Great savings offers, especially the direct debit discount.
- Flexible payment methods & options: periodical payments, pay your bills online via BPAY, credit card, or direct debit.
Considerations
- High joining fee.
- Gas can be expensive if your home is not probably insulated.
- Home services only available for Tasmanian residents.
- Business services only available in Tasmania and Victoria.
How to switch to Aurora Energy
Switching your power to Aurora Energy is easy — simply head over to their website for more information.
