7 electricity and gas sign-up deals available for July 2024

Here are some of the best sign-up deals available for electricity and gas in Australia for July 2024, from some of the country's biggest retailers.

• Biggest first bill credit: AGL - Up to $100 credit on first bill (select plans only. Eligible for NSW, VIC, SA and QLD residents)
• Earn frequent flyer points: Red Energy - Earn up to 15,000 Qantas points on Qantas Red Plan (new customers in ACT, NSW, QLD, SA and VIC)

1. AGL deals

New customers from NSW, VIC, SA and QLD residents can get a $100 credit on selected energy plans on their first AGL bill.

AGL is also offering a new plan, which includes the Netflix Standard with ads plan ($6.99 per month) as part of your electricity plan for free. This plan will knock off $83.88 off your Netflix bill per year.

Additionally, you can sign up to any AGL Seniors electricity or gas plan and get up to as much as $150 credit in total - that's up to $125 credit for electricity and $25 credit for gas on your first bill.

• Availability: NSW, VIC, SA and QLD.

2. Powershop deals

Get a $150 sign-up credit on your first Powershop electricity bill when you switch to the Switch Saver plan. T&Cs apply.

Plus an additional $50 gas credit on Power House gas plan. Available to VIC and areas of NSW where Powershop sells gas.

• Availability: For NSW, VIC, QLD and SA.

3. Energy Locals deals

New customers in NSW get their annual membership fees for free for the first 6 months while new customers in VIC get additional 6% discount on their electricity bill for the Online Member plan.

New customers in VIC will also receive a $100 credit after 6 months.

And if you sign up to their Online Member - Local Rewards plan you can unlock thousands of exclusive discounts with free Membership to the Entertainment app.

• Availability: New residential energy plan customers in NSW and VIC

4. Amber Electric deals

Customers of Commonwealth Bank can save up to $180 for 6 months (guaranteed minimum $100 welcome credit) with Amber Energy if you sign up with CommBank as a payment method.

• Availability: New residential energy plan customers in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, ACT.

5. 1st Energy deals

New customers in NSW, QLD and TAS can sign up to the 1st Energy Smart Saver plan and get a $150 credit on their 2nd bill.

TAS customers can get an additional $50 credit on the 1st Plus plan. Receive $25 after 6 months and another $25 after 12 months.

• Availability: NSW, QLD and TAS

6. Origin Energy deals

Sign up to an Origin Everyday Rewards Variable or Origin Go Variable electricity plans online and get a $300 credit on your account after 31 December 2024.

Add your Everyday Rewards number for up to 5,000 bonus points when you sign up for both electricity and gas on an Origin Everyday Rewards plan. That's 2,500 points for each energy type.

You also get 1 Everyday Rewards point for each $1 you pay on your energy bill. Plus, add Origin Go Zero Electricity and/or Natural Gas to collect up to 4,000 additional bonus Everyday Rewards points.

• Availability: New and moving customers in QLD.
• Bundles: Save $10 a month on internet when you bundle your Origin Internet plan with Origin Energy.

7. Red Energy deals

Red Energy offers great value for the Qantas Frequent Flyers!

Switch to a Qantas Red plan and earn Qantas Points on every $1 spent on energy bills. Plus, earn up to 15,000 bonus Qantas Points.

• Availability: New residential customers in ACT, NSW, QLD, SA and VIC.

Compare electricity and gas sign-up deals

Provider	State	Deal	Sign up
Ampol Energy	QLD	Customers get 10 cents a litre off fuel with Ampol. T&Cs apply.
Arcline by RACV	VIC	$100 sign-up bonus credit on the Member plan. T&Cs apply.
CovaU Energy	NSW, VIC, QLD, ACT, TAS	Free access to CovaU Rewards. T&Cs apply.	Read Review
Diamond Energy	NSW, VIC, QLD, SA	Additional $25 bill credit for each new successful customer referred. T&Cs apply.	Read Review
Dodo Energy	NSW, VIC	$10 discount by bundling internet and energy. T&Cs apply.	Get deal
GloBird Energy	NSW, VIC, QLD, SA	$10 account credit for new customers signing up. Use code 'HAPPY10' T&Cs apply.	Read Review
Kogan Energy	NSW, QLD, SA, VIC	Free Kogan First membership. T&Cs apply.	Get deal
Kogan Energy	NSW, QLD, SA, VIC	One-off $99 sign-up credit for existing Kogan First members. T&Cs apply.	Get deal
Lumo Energy	SA	$25 bonus Lumo Rewards credits. T&Cs apply.	Get deal
Lumo Energy	SA	Additional $50 Lumo Rewards credits when you pay your electricity bills on time. T&Cs apply.	Get deal
Momentum Energy	NSW, VIC, QLD, SA	Up to $200 welcome credit on your first month with the Momentum Warm Welcome electricity plan. VIC gas customers get an extra $50 off gas.	Read Review
Sumo Energy	NSW, VIC, QLD, SA	Save 4c per litre when you sign up for electricity and register for a United fuel discount card. T&Cs apply.	Read Review
Kleenheat	WA	Up to 38% off natural gas charges for the first 12 months and $50 welcome bonus. Use code 'RACBONUS50NG’. T&Cs apply.	Read Review
Nectr Energy	NSW, QLD, ACT, VIC	$50 sign up credit on your second electricity bill. T&Cs apply.	Read Review

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Electricity and gas referral deals

Signing up for a new energy plan or know someone who is? Some energy providers offer referral deals which can save both of you some money. If you're moving house then it's worth asking around to try and save.

• Diamond Energy: Existing customers in NSW, VIC, QLD or SA can receive ongoing benefits through the Diamond Energy Thr1ve program. Each new customer you refer will receive a $35 sign-on credit. Plus you'll receive a 2% discount on your usage and supply charges for each friend you refer. Refer 5 friends? That's a discount of 10%. You'll continue to receive the discount so long as your referral remains with Diamond and can earn up to 100% total discount.
• Red Energy: Existing customers in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA or ACT can choose between a $25 gift card and 1,500 Qantas Points for each new customer they refer to Red Energy.
• Nectr. Existing customers in NSW, VIC, ACT and QLD can receive a $50 bill credit for each new customer they refer.
• OVO Energy: Existing customers in NSW, QLD, SA and VIC can receive $120 in bill credit (paid in monthly instalments over 12 months) when they successfully refer a friend. Their referral will also receive $120 bill credit. There's no limit to how many friends you can refer.
• Energy Locals: New customers in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, ACT or TAS can receive a $50 bill credit when they quote an existing member's account number during sign-up. Once the new customer has signed up successfully, the referrer will also get a $50 credit.
• Lumo Energy: New customers in VIC or SA can receive a $25 gift card when they quote their friend's Lumo Energy account number on sign-up. Best of all your friend will get a $25 gift card too.
• CovaU Energy: Existing customers in NSW, VIC, SA, TAS, ACT and QLD can get $50 EFTPOS gift card for each new successful customer they refer to CovaU Energy.
• GloBird Energy: Existing GloBird customers can get $50 account credit on the next bill after their friend pays their first bill. The referred friend will also receive the $50 credit on their second invoice.
• Momentum Energy: Existing Momentum customers in NSW, VIC, QLD or SA can get $50 off your bill each time their referred friend successfully signed up for electricity. The referred friend will also get $50 on their account.
• Arcline Energy: New customers in VIC can receive a $50 bill credit when they quote an existing member's account number during sign-up. Once the new customer has signed up successfully, the referrer will also get a $50 credit on their next Arcline bill.
• Sumo Energy: Existing customers are eligible to receive a $50 credit when they refer a new customer to Sumo who has not had an account with Sumo in the previous 6 months. The new customer must activate and keep an electricity account with Sumo for at least 30 days. The credit will be applied to the referrer’s next monthly electricity bill after completion of the 30 days.

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Frequently asked questions

• What is the process for switching energy providers?

  The process for switching energy providers typically involves finding a new provider and signing up for a new plan. You may need to provide some personal information and details about your energy usage. Once you have signed up with the new provider, they will take care of the process of transferring your service. It is generally a straightforward process and should not disrupt your energy service.

• Are there any fees involved in switching energy providers?

  In some cases, there may be fees associated with switching energy providers. These fees could include charges for breaking a contract with your current provider or for transferring your service to the new provider. It is important to carefully review any contract terms and fees before switching providers to ensure that you understand the full costs of the switch.

• How do I compare different energy plans and providers?

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• Can I switch energy providers if I am on a fixed-term contract?

  In some cases, it may be possible to switch energy providers even if you are on a fixed-term contract. However, you may be required to pay a fee to break the contract early, so it is important to carefully review the terms of your contract before switching. If you are unable to switch providers due to a fixed-term contract, you may still be able to negotiate a better deal with your current provider.