Pros
- High solar feed-in tariffs in SA and VIC
- Digital live chat support available
Cons
- One of the most expensive GreenPower rates on the market
- No app for mobile plan management
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Dodo Energy at a glance
Dodo Energy review: Our verdict
Dodo Energy offers fairly competitive rates across Australia, ranging from 18% to 3% less than the reference price. Prices are lowest in Queensland, and highest in South Australia.
Dodo keeps it simple with only a single gas and electricity plan in each state, and no conditional discounts.
If you bundle your internet plan with Dodo electricity and/or gas, you'll receive a $5-$10 monthly discount on your internet bill.
What's the catch?
- Dodo has one of the most expensive GreenPower rates on the market (though it does at least offer GreenPower)
Dodo Energy never locks you into a contract on any of its plans, so you're able to switch providers whenever you want.
Dodo Energy offers
Deal
Get $10 off by bundling Internet and energy in NSW and VIC
Get $10 off your monthly fee when you bundle NBN with unlimited data and energy. Available for VIC or NSW. T&Cs apply.
How much can you save on your energy bill?
Where is Dodo Energy available?
Dodo Energy has a single power plan for residents of NSW, VIC, SA, and QLD, as well as a gas plan for Victorians and some residents of NSW.
Dodo's also well known for its other services, including Internet and mobile plans.
Energy plans and annual cost estimates by state
We've made a summary of Dodo Energy's power and gas plans (including annual bill estimates), sorted by state.
Click on your state below to get started. Please note that rates and other details were last checked 9 September 2021.
Electricity plans
| Difference from reference price | Annual bill estimate |
|---|---|
| 18% | $1,141 |
Estimated cost including GST for an average household using 3,900 kWh yearly on a flat rate tariff in the Ausgrid network.
| Difference from reference price | Annual bill estimate |
|---|---|
| 10% | $1,199 |
Estimated cost including GST for a household using 4,000 kWh yearly on a flat rate tariff in the Citipower network.
| Difference from reference price | Annual bill estimate |
|---|---|
| 17% | $1,200 |
Estimated cost including GST for a household using 4,600 kWh yearly on a flat rate tariff in the ENERGEX Ltd network.
| Difference from reference price | Annual bill estimate |
|---|---|
| 2% | $1,671 |
Estimated cost including GST for an average household using 4,000 kWh yearly on a flat rate tariff in the SA Power Networks - NSP network.
Gas plans
| Provider | Annual bill estimate |
|---|---|
| Dodo Energy | $630 |
Estimated cost including GST for a household using 20,000 MJ yearly in the JEMENA network.
| Provider | Annual bill estimate |
|---|---|
| Dodo Energy | $858 |
Estimated cost including GST for a household using 46,000 MJ yearly in the Australian Gas Networks Limited network.
Can I save with Dodo Energy by bundling gas and electricity?
Yes, you can bundle your gas and electricity plans together so long as you live in Victoria or one of the parts of NSW where Dodo sells gas.
However, you won't receive any particular benefit for bundling beyond the convenience of having your plans with one provider.
Dodo Energy and Internet bundling
Dodo also sells a number of unlimited data NBN plans to customers. You'll get a $5 discount for having a power or gas plan with Dodo, or $10 if you have both.
| Plan | Speed | Usual price (per month) | Discounted monthly price (bundled with electricity + gas) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBN25 | 25Mbps | $65 | $55 |
| NBN50 | 50Mbps | $75 | $65 |
| NBN100 | 100Mbps | $85 | $75 |
Solar Energy
Does Dodo Energy offer solar plans?
Although Dodo does not offer solar installation, you will receive a solar feed-in tariff on its energy plans if you already have solar panels installed.
How good is the feed-in tariff?
We've given a breakdown of tariffs for each state where Dodo operates.
- NSW: 7c/kWh
- VIC: 12c/kWh
- QLD: 8.5c/kWh
- SA: 11.6c/kWh
Green Energy
How green is Dodo Energy?
Dodo offers customers the choice of paying an extra fee on their power for government-accredited GreenPower, which supports renewables in Australia.
For GreenPower, you might pay:
- $12.38 per quarter - 10% GreenPower (0.99c/kWh)
- $123.80 per quarter - 100% GreenPower (9.90c/kWh)
Note: 5,000 kWh was used as an average annual power consumption figure based on data from the 2020 Residential energy consumption benchmarks report for the AER. Power consumption varies by state and household size.
User reviews and customer service
Dodo Energy user reviews and customer service
Dodo Energy used to have a mobile app for plan management, but discontinued it. You can no longer manage your account without logging onto the portal on the Dodo Energy website.
For an idea of how Dodo Energy's customer service rates, here's how its call centre performed according to data from the 2019-2020 market report from the Australian Energy Regulator:
| Dodo Energy | Market Average | Major provider average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average call wait time | 73 seconds | 53 seconds | 99 seconds |
| Calls abandoned before being answered | 6% | 9% | 6% |
| Complaints (% of total customers) | 2% | 2% | 2% |
Why does customer service rating matter?
A high customer service score is a great indicator of how your energy provider will help you:
- Understand your current electricity, gas or solar plan
- Switch to a new plan
- Figure out your energy bill
- When you're experiencing any financial difficulty
How can I get in touch with Dodo Energy?
Dodo has several ways for you to get in touch with its customer support team, but only on weekdays. There are no weekend customer support options.
You can:
- Ring up the Dodo call centre between 9am - 6pm AEST on weekdays
- Leave a message on its Twitter or Facebook social media accounts
- Reach out via live chat on its website or sling the customer support team an email
Looking to switch to Dodo Energy?
If you're eager to switch to an energy plan from Dodo, simply hit the green "Go to site" button next to the provider. This will take you through to Dodo Energy's website, where you can sign up in a few minutes by entering your details.
- Once you've signed up, Dodo Energy will take care of the rest for you. It usually takes anywhere from 1 - 3 months to complete the switching process.
For more details, take a look at our guide on switching energy plans.
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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Ask an Expert
I need my power on asap what company can turn it on after hours
Hi Sara,
Thanks for getting in touch!
Choosing a provider for energy depends on where you are located. As per Dodo, their operating hours are from 10 am-7 pm only. To find out other providers’ operating hours, you must first check the providers offering gas and electricity in your state. Once you have decided which one to go for, you can go to their website’s contact page and you’ll be able to find their operating hours. Hope this helps!
Best,
Nikki
Hi
I just wonder if you have 3 months payments, I found it easier to work out my budged.
Thanks
Hi Tess,
Thanks for your question.
Kindly note that we are finder, a financial comparison and information website. We do not represent Dodo.
Dodo accounts are billed on a monthly billing cycle.
Cheers,
Anndy
I am with Dodo for wifi. I’m wondering if I was to change service providers for electricity and gas if there would be a bundle discount and would it be to my advantage to change?
Hi Jan,
Thanks for reaching out to us.
Regarding your question, the answer is yes. You can actually bundle your Internet, gas, and electricity. Please check our guide, “Will bundling your electricity, gas and internet save you money?”
On that page, you’ll find a table that lists providers who allow you to bundle your utilities. You’ll also learn more about their offers, customer ratings, and a lot more. Select the “More info” link to read our individual review or the “Go to site” button (if available) to be safely redirected to your chosen provider’s website.
Cheers,
Rench
How much would it cost to set up wifi, electricity and gas within your company with a 12 month contract?
Hi Jess,
Thanks for your question.
Since this is a home bundle, you will need to get in touch with Dodo directly to ask for a quote.
Dodo usually offers electricity and gas separately to it’s broadband.