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AGL vs Energy Australia
AGL and Energy Australia are two of Australia's biggest energy retailers, serving a combined 5.3 million customers across the nation, but even though Energy Australia has only half of AGL's customer base, it still provides some fierce competition.
To help compare the two providers, we've summed up what plans are on offer from each provider and provided a side-by-side comparison of their cheapest plans in the four major states they both operate in.
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AGL vs Energy Australia: How do they stack up against each other?
At the time of writing, here's how the two provider compared to each other:
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.
In VIC, AGL's electricity plans are cheaper than EnergyAustralia's. See more VIC energy plans.
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.
In QLD, AGL is cheaper than EnergyAustralia. See more QLD energy plans.
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.
In SA, AGL's electricity plans are cheaper than EnergyAustralia. See more SA energy plans.
The annual estimated electricity prices are based on a residential customer on the SA Power Network who consumes 4,000kWh yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.
Only EnergyAustralia offers power plans in the ACT. See more ACT energy plans.
The annual estimated electricity prices are based on a residential customer on the Evoenergy network who consumes 6,500kWh yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.
The annual estimated gas prices are based on a residential customer on the Jemena network who consumes 18542MJ yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.
The annual estimated gas prices are based on a residential customer on the Australian Gas Networks network who consumes 46000MJ yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.
The annual estimated gas prices are based on a residential customer on the APA (Allgas Energy) network who consumes 8000MJ yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.
The annual estimated gas prices are based on a residential customer on the Australian Gas Networks network who consumes 14000MJ yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.
The annual estimated gas prices are based on a residential customer on the Evoenergy network who consumes 20000MJ yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.
The annual estimated gas prices are based on a residential customer on the ATCO network who consumes 4015MJ yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.
What plans are available from AGL and Energy Australia in each state?
Note: Discounts and incentives change often. Be sure to check with the provider before signing up or applying.
New South Wales
Both AGL and Energy Australia offer their full suite of plans in every state, and NSW is no exception. AGL customers can pick between two plans, while Energy Australia customers have a choice of three (though one is just a standing offer plan).
Signing up online for this variable rate plan can net you a $75 credit on your first bill plus 5,000 flybuys points over 15 months.
This is more or less the Saver plan but with an additional $20 bonus bill credit every 6 months for 2 years on top of what you get before. The usage rates are locked for the first 2 years of the plan.
This is the flagship plan with fixed rates for the first 12 months and variable rates thereafter. The guaranteed discount applies for a year.
This is a version of the Total Plan with slightly higher usage rates, and it offers fixed rates for a 12-month benefit period.
This is a stock standard variable rate energy plan that offers no extra special features compared to the other two plans. Electricity will be provided at the reference price.
Victoria
In Victoria, much like New South Wales, there are several plans available to customers of both retailers. Energy Australia only allows direct debit in Victoria, while AGL’s plans have more flexible billing options.
This plan gives the highest total discount on your energy bill and offers fixed rates for a one-year benefit period. The discount is lower on electricity than it is on gas if you combine utilities.
Similar to the Total Plan, No Frills will give you a fixed rate for the first 12 months before changing to a variable rate, but it requires direct debit payments.
There’s nothing special about this plan. It simply offers electricity at the Victorian Default Offer. There’s no benefit period.
Queensland
Here, the discounts offered by both providers when compared to the reference price shrink considerably. The range of savings between the plans is not as large as the range in other states.
This will provide you with a simple variable rate plan. If you choose to sign up online, you’ll receive a $75 credit on your first bill and get up to 5,000 flybuys points in the first 15 months.
You'll get fixed rates for the first 24 months and the same incentives as the Saver version plus a $20 bill credit every 6 months for 2 years. The usage rates are generally higher when compared to the other plan.
As in other states, the Total Plan provides a guaranteed discount on both your usage and supply rates for the first 12 months you’re on it. It also has fixed rates during that period.
This plan is extremely close to the Total Plan, but it has lower fixed rates for the first twelve months and no discount. The cost works out to be about the same as the Total Plan.
This plan does not come with any bonus features. It provides electricity at the reference price and nothing more.
South Australia
In South Australia, the difference between Energy Australia’s plans is minimal in terms of usage rates and discounts. AGL offers a wider spread but less bill credit than in other states.
Get $25 in bill credit and 5,000 flybuys points over 15 months when you sign up to this plan online. Otherwise, it’s a simple variable rate offer.
This plan offers fixed rates for the first 24 months plus a $20 bonus credit every 6 months for the 2-year benefit period. It also comes with the same online sign-up incentives as the Saver plan.
This gives a guaranteed discount and fixed rates for the first 12 months of the plan.
Nearly identical to the Total Plan in South Australia, it replaces the guaranteed discount with lower fixed rates for the benefit period of one year.
As it says in the name, this is a basic plan offering electricity at a rate exactly equal to South Australia’s reference price with no special conditions.
Verdict
When you’re comparing these two providers, a noticeable point of difference is that AGL offers multiple different sign-up incentives in the form of bill credit and flybuys points, while Energy Australia doesn’t. It’s also worth noting that the "guaranteed discounts" on Energy Australia’s flagship Total Plan are a little misleading – Total Plan’s guaranteed discount just brings its inflated usage and supply rates in line with the No Frills offering for the first 12 months.
When it comes to the environment, both Energy Australia and AGL offer certified renewable GreenPower in 10%, 20% and 100% increments. On top of this, Energy Australia offers customers a 100% carbon neutral offset option once they’ve had their plan for 6 months. Both companies help their customers manage their power use and bills via apps (the AGL app and the EnergyAust app).
While plans vary depending on where you live, AGL wins considering the prices on 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.
Sam Baran is a writer for Finder, covering topics across the tech, telco and utilities sectors. They enjoy decrypting technical jargon and helping people compare complex products easily. When they aren't writing, you'll find Sam's head buried in a book or working on their latest short story. Sam has a Bachelor of Advanced Science from the University of Sydney. See full bio
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