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Dodo Energy Review: Gas and electricity plans

Dodo may have started in broadband, but today it offers both electricity and gas as well.

Sam Baran
Sam Baran

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Dodo Power & Gas

Dodo started off as a mobile and Internet provider, but has since expanded into the energy market. Dodo offers electricity and gas on simple, uncomplicated plans to residents of NSW, VIC, QLD, and SA.

They don't have a stellar green rating compared to other retailers, but they do have GreenPower options on their energy plans.

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Dodo Energy: In summary

Details
  • Pros.
  • Electricity plans for residents of NSW, VIC, SA, and QLD, as well as natural gas to VIC and parts of NSW.
  • Simple energy plans without complicated features or discounts.
  • Cons.
  • While Dodo can provide all your home services (including Internet), it makes it harder to tell whether you're getting a good deal on each one individually.


Dodo built its brand as a low-cost phone and Internet service provider, but back in 2010 expanded to become an electricity and gas retailer under the name Dodo Power & Gas.

Today, Dodo Energy supplies electricity to customers in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia. It also sells gas plans to Victorian and NSW customers.

Dodo's plans feature flexible payment options, so you can pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly depending on your budgeting needs.

There's also no lock-in contracts, so if you find a better deal you can switch without having to face any fees for breaking contract.

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Get a cost estimate for Dodo Energy (May 2020)

Disclaimer: The following price estimates are a general guide only. Prices are based on a residential customer in NSW who consumes 3,900 kWh a year on a single rate tariff in the Ausgrid network. Prices last checked on May 2020 and are subject to change. Always check the providers site before applying - Your actual bill may vary, depending on your usage.

Name Product Rates Reference Price Estimated Quarterly Price Reference Price Desc Mobile More details
Residential Market
Green Electricity Guide rating
Basic Plan Information
Dodo Power & Gas
Green Electricity Guide rating
Basic Plan Information
Daily supply charge:
$0.97603/day

General usage rates:
$0.21791/kWh

18% less

than the reference price
$301

Includes GST
With Residential Market, for a residential customer who consumes 3900 kwh a year on a flat rate tariff in the Ausgrid network, the lowest annual cost is $1,205 which is 18% less than the reference price (including any discounts). Your actual bill will differ, based on your actual usage and tariff type.
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Residential Standing (Default Market Offer)
Green Electricity Guide rating
Basic Plan Information
Dodo Power & Gas
Green Electricity Guide rating
Basic Plan Information
Daily supply charge:
$0.97603/day

General usage rates:
$0.28314/kWh

Equal to

the reference price
$365

Includes GST
With Residential Standing (Default Market Offer), for a residential customer who consumes 3900 kwh a year on a flat rate tariff in the Ausgrid network, the lowest annual cost is $1,460 which is Equal to the reference price (including any discounts). Your actual bill will differ, based on your actual usage and tariff type.
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Disclaimer: The following price estimates are a general guide only. Prices are based on a residential customer in Melbourne, Victorian who consumes 4,000 kWh a year on a single rate tariff in the CitiPower network. Prices last checked on May 2020 and are subject to change. Always check the providers site before applying - Your actual bill may vary, depending on your usage.

Name Product Rates Reference Price Estimated Quarterly Price Reference Price Desc Mobile More details
Residential Market - Single Rate
Green Electricity Guide rating
Energy Fact Sheet
Dodo Power & Gas
Green Electricity Guide rating
Energy Fact Sheet
Daily supply charge:
$1.0517/day (01/01-12/31)

General usage rates:
$0.2215/kWh (01/01-12/31)

11% less

than Victorian Default Offer
$317

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 $1,269 which is 11% less than the Victorian Default Offer (including any discounts). Your actual bill will differ, based on your actual usage and tariff type.
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Residential Standing - Single Rate
Green Electricity Guide rating
Energy Fact Sheet
Dodo Power & Gas
Green Electricity Guide rating
Energy Fact Sheet
Daily supply charge:
$1.1309/day (01/01-12/31)

General usage rates:
$0.2517/kWh (01/01-12/31)

Equal to

Victorian Default Offer
$355

Includes GST
With Residential Standing - 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 $1,418 which is Equal to the Victorian Default Offer (including any discounts). Your actual bill will differ, based on your actual usage and tariff type.
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Note: For residents outside of South East Queensland, residents don't get to choose their provider as energy is regulated by the Queensland Competition Authority.

Disclaimer: The following price estimates are a general guide only. Prices are based on a residential customer in Queensland who consumes 4,600 kWh a year on a single rate tariff in the Energex network. Prices last checked on May 2020 and are subject to change. Always check the providers site before applying - Your actual bill may vary, depending on your usage.

Name Product Rates Reference Price Estimated Quarterly Price Reference Price Desc Mobile More details
Residential Standing (Default Market Offer)
Green Electricity Guide rating
Basic Plan Information
Dodo Power & Gas
Green Electricity Guide rating
Basic Plan Information
Daily supply charge:
$1.09505/day

General usage rates:
$0.23639/kWh

1% less

than the reference price
$371

Includes GST
With Residential Standing (Default Market Offer), for a residential customer who consumes 4600 kwh a year on a flat rate tariff in the Energex network, the lowest annual cost is $1,486 which is 1% less than the reference price (including any discounts). Your actual bill will differ, based on your actual usage and tariff type.
Enquire now View details
Residential Market
Green Electricity Guide rating
Basic Plan Information
Dodo Power & Gas
Green Electricity Guide rating
Basic Plan Information
Daily supply charge:
$1.09505/day

General usage rates:
$0.22891/kWh

4% less

than the reference price
$363

Includes GST
With Residential Market, for a residential customer who consumes 4600 kwh a year on a flat rate tariff in the Energex network, the lowest annual cost is $1,452 which is 4% less than the reference price (including any discounts). Your actual bill will differ, based on your actual usage and tariff type.
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Disclaimer: The following price estimates are a general guide only. Prices are based on a residential customer in South Australia who consumes 4,000 kWh a year on a single rate tariff in the SA Power Network. Prices last checked on May 2020 and are subject to change. Always check the providers site before applying - Your actual bill may vary, depending on your usage.

Name Product Rates Reference Price Estimated Quarterly Price Reference Price Desc Mobile More details
Residential Standing (Default Market Offer)
Green Electricity Guide rating
Basic Plan Information
Dodo Power & Gas
Green Electricity Guide rating
Basic Plan Information
Daily supply charge:
$1.31131/day

General usage rates:
$0.33737 to $0.33737/kWh

Equal to

the reference price
$458

Includes GST
With Residential Standing (Default Market Offer), for a residential customer who consumes 4000 kwh a year on a flat rate tariff in the SA Power Networks network, the lowest annual cost is $1,830 which is Equal to the reference price (including any discounts). Your actual bill will differ, based on your actual usage and tariff type.
Enquire now View details
Residential Market
Green Electricity Guide rating
Basic Plan Information
Dodo Power & Gas
Green Electricity Guide rating
Basic Plan Information
Daily supply charge:
$0.9768/day

General usage rates:
$0.35651 to $0.36575/kWh

3% less

than the reference price
$446

Includes GST
With Residential Market, for a residential customer who consumes 4000 kwh a year on a flat rate tariff in the SA Power Networks network, the lowest annual cost is $1,785 which is 3% less than the reference price (including any discounts). Your actual bill will differ, based on your actual usage and tariff type.
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Important: Providers may change or remove discounts at any time. Always check the provider's website for what discounts are available.

Breakdown of plans offered

Dodo Energy has a single electricity plan for residents of NSW, VIC, SA, and QLD, and provides natural gas on a single plan to VIC and parts of NSW. All plans have no exit fees.

Energy Residential Market (Electricity)

Simple variable rate residential electricity plan with flexible payment options and no lock-in contract. There are no extra features or discounts associated with this particular plan.

Gas Residential Market (Gas)

Much like their electricity offerings, this is a basic variable rate natural gas plan with flexible payments. It may include a pay on time discount in certain states, but this can change.

Does Dodo Energy offer solar?

Dodo Energy does not offer solar installation services, but if you have a pre-existing solar system you'll receive solar feed-in tariffs depending on what state you live in.

How green is Dodo Energy?

Dodo Energy scored a 4.4/10 on the Green Electricity Guide, putting it right in the middle of Australian energy retailers. It doesn't really offer carbon offsets, has an unclear stance on fossil fuels, but is at least transparent about its energy use.

Dodo does offer 10% to 100% GreenPower on its plans, and its solar feed-in tariffs are generally higher than the minimum for each state.

Can I manage my plan from my phone?

No, there's no dedicated mobile platform for managing your Dodo plan. The most you can do is pay bills via the Dodo website.

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8 Responses

  1. Default Gravatar
    SaraMarch 28, 2019

    I need my power on asap what company can turn it on after hours

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      NikkiMarch 29, 2019

      Hi Sara,

      Thanks for getting in touch! To choose a provider for energy depends on where you are located. As per Dodo, their operating hours are from 10am-7pm only. To find out other providers’ operating hours, you must first check the providers in your state on this page and once you have decided which one to go for, you can go their website’s contact page and you’ll be able to find their operating hours. Hope this helps!

      Best,
      Nikki

      Reply
  2. Default Gravatar
    TessSeptember 10, 2017

    Hi
    I just wonder if you have 3 months payments, I found it easier to work out my budged.
    Thanks

    Reply
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      DeeSeptember 10, 2017Staff

      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

      Reply
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    janAugust 10, 2017

    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?

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    • Avatarfinder Customer Care
      RenchAugust 10, 2017Staff

      Hi Jan,

      Thanks for reaching out to us.

      You can check this page and select your current state to compare electricity and gas plans. You may click the name of your preferred provider to know more details and you may click the green ‘Enquire Now’ button to get in touch with them.

      Cheers,
      Rench

      Reply
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    JessJune 20, 2016

    How much would it cost to set up wifi, electricity and gas within your company with a 12 month contract?

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    • Avatarfinder Customer Care
      ShirleyJune 28, 2016Staff

      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.

      Reply
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