EnergyAustralia vs Origin Energy

EnergyAustralia is often cheaper for electricity in NSW, while Origin Energy offers lower electricity rates in SA and ACT.
Origin Energy provides more value through loyalty programs like Everyday Rewards and offers internet bundles.
Consider EnergyAustralia for fixed electricity rates or Origin Energy for EV plans and higher customer satisfaction.

Our verdict

Depending on where you live, you might choose one over the other based on price.

Origin Energy does standout though for offering extra perks, sign-up deals and it's win in Finder's 2024 Electricity, Gas and Solar Customer Satisfaction Awards.

We break down the details in the comparison table below but here's a snapshot view:

Plans and prices
As a quick example, though EnergyAustralia is cheaper for electricity in NSW, Origin Energy is cheaper in SA and the ACT.

Both providers offer multiple plans. Origin Energy's more expensive offering comes with Everyday Rewards Points. EnergyAustralia offers fixed rates for the first 12 months.

Extra perks
EnergyAustralia's lacking in this department which is why Origin Energy's a step ahead.

For instance, it offers internet and energy bundles with a $10 per month discount on NBN. Its internet plan also comes with a 12-month Paramount+ subscription and Australia-based customer support.

EnergyAustralia vs Origin Energy – Side-by-side comparison

Feature
Electricity availability	NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, ACT	NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, ACT
Gas availability	NSW, VIC, SA, ACT	NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, ACT, WA
Sign-up deals	No sign-up deals this month	Up to $200 electricity bill credit in NSW, VIC and ACT + $300 hours of free electricity (valued at $66) in NSW, VIC, QLD, ACT and SA
Price*	Electricity: EnergyAustralia is cheaper in NSW, and on par with Origin in VIC and QLD Gas: EnergyAustralia is cheaper in VIC, and similarly priced in SA	Electricity: Origin is cheaper in SA and the ACT, and similarly priced with EnergyAustralia in VIC and QLD Gas: Origin is cheaper in NSW and the ACT, and similarly priced in SA
Billing options	Quarterly billing only but you can set up 'Regular Pay' when you've been with EnergyAustralia for at least 6 months	Quarterly billing only. However, if you have a smart meter for electricity, you can request monthly billing
Mobile app to track energy usage	Yes	Yes
Energy and internet bundles	No	Yes
Rewards and other perks	None	Earn Everyday Rewards Points on the Origin Everyday Rewards plan Refer a friend bonus - get a $50 bill credit Origin Spike program for households with a smart meter. Adjust your energy use to off-peak times and get rewarded EG fuel discount: Up to 12c off per litre if you shop at Woolies and/or an EG store
Customer support	Phone support and live chat available. You can also message the team via Facebook	Phone support and live chat available via app. You can also message the team via Facebook messenger. Origin Energy was the most loved brand in Finder's 2024 Customer Satisfaction Awards for electricity, gas and solar (national)
Sustainability options	Option to add on GreenPower. EnergyAustralia will ensure renewable electricity equal to 10%, 20% or 100% of your household consumption electricity is fed into the grid	Origin Energy offers the same add-on but you can choose to match 25%, 50% or 100% of your energy consumption
Solar	Solar energy plans with higher feed-in tariffs available. Can help you install solar panels or home batteries (or both via a bundle offer)	Also offers solar energy plans with higher feed-in tariffs. It also has solar installation packages
Electric Vehicles	No EV energy plans available	EV subscription plans available to help you buy a car, save on tax and more

*Our price comparison uses the electricity and gas tables below, based on average household rates for a specific postcode. Check with EnergyAustralia or Origin Energy directly for an estimate for your address.

Get a snapshot of EnergyAustralia vs Origin Energy prices

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EnergyAustralia vs Origin Energy electricity plans

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Plan features	Reference price	Typical annual cost
EnergyAustralia - Seniors Offer Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 3.0000c/kWh	Reference price 14% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,640/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
EnergyAustralia - Flexi Plan Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 3.0000c/kWh	Reference price 12% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,680/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Go Variable Ongoing Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 3.0000c/kWh	Reference price 10% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,710/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Affinity Variable ePlus Ongoing Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 3.0000c/kWh	Reference price 10% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,700/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Affinity Variable Ongoing Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 3.0000c/kWh	Reference price 10% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,710/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading

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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.

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Plan features	Reference price	Typical annual cost
EnergyAustralia - Home 365 Energy Fact Sheet Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 1.5000c/kWh	Reference price 17% less than Victorian Default Offer	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,230/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
EnergyAustralia - Rate Fix Energy Fact Sheet Single Rate	Credit card fees Fixed rates Single rate tariff FiT from 1.5000c/kWh	Reference price 17% less than Victorian Default Offer	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,230/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Affinity Variable ePlus Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 1.0000c/kWh	Reference price 7% less than Victorian Default Offer	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,380/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
EnergyAustralia - Power 365 Energy Fact Sheet Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 1.5000c/kWh	Reference price 7% less than Victorian Default Offer	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,380/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Go Variable Energy Fact Sheet Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 1.0000c/kWh	Reference price 7% less than Victorian Default Offer	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,380/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading

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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.

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Plan features	Reference price	Typical annual cost
EnergyAustralia - Seniors Offer Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 4.0000c/kWh	Reference price 12% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,750/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
EnergyAustralia - Flexi Plan Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 4.0000c/kWh	Reference price 10% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,790/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
EnergyAustralia - Rate Fix Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Fixed rates Single rate tariff FiT from 4.0000c/kWh	Reference price 5% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,890/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Affinity Variable ePlus Ongoing Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 3.0000c/kWh	Reference price 5% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,890/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Affinity Variable Ongoing Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 3.0000c/kWh	Reference price 4% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,910/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading

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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.

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Plan features	Reference price	Typical annual cost
EnergyAustralia - Flexi Plan Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 3.0000c/kWh	Reference price 7% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,180/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Affinity Variable ePlus Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 2.0000c/kWh	Reference price 7% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,170/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Go Variable Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 2.0000c/kWh	Reference price 6% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,190/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Affinity Variable ePlus Ongoing Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 2.0000c/kWh	Reference price 6% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,200/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Go Variable Ongoing Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 2.0000c/kWh	Reference price 5% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,220/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading

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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.

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Plan features	Reference price	Typical annual cost
Origin Energy - Affinity Variable ePlus Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 5.0000c/kWh	Reference price 27% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,010/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Go Variable Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 5.0000c/kWh	Reference price 26% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,040/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Affinity Variable ePlus Ongoing Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 5.0000c/kWh	Reference price 25% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,060/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Go Variable Ongoing Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 5.0000c/kWh	Reference price 24% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,090/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Affinity Variable Ongoing Basic Plan Information Single Rate	Credit card fees Rates are not fixed Single rate tariff FiT from 5.0000c/kWh	Reference price 24% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,090/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading

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The annual estimated electricity prices are based on a residential customer on the Evoenergy network who consumes 6,100kWh yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.

EnergyAustralia vs Origin Energy gas plans

Daily Supply Charge	General usage rates	Typical annual cost
Origin Energy - Affinity Variable ePlus Basic Plan Information Single Rate	73.93 cents/day	3.17 to 4.97 cents/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $860/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Go Variable Basic Plan Information Single Rate	74.77 cents/day	3.2 to 5.02 cents/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $870/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Everyday Rewards Variable Basic Plan Information Single Rate	78.13 cents/day	3.35 to 5.25 cents/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $910/year	Everyday Rewards Points: You will receive up to 5000 one-off Everyday Rewards points, approximately 45 days after your Acceptance date and ongoing 1 Everyday Rewards point per $1 (incl GST) charged on your bill for your usage and supply during energy plan period. T&Cs apply.	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Affinity Variable ePlus Ongoing Basic Plan Information Single Rate	79.05 cents/day	3.42 to 5.31 cents/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $920/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Go Variable Ongoing Basic Plan Information Single Rate	79.94 cents/day	3.46 to 5.37 cents/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $930/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Affinity Variable Ongoing Basic Plan Information Single Rate	79.94 cents/day	3.46 to 5.37 cents/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $930/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
EnergyAustralia - Seniors Offer Basic Plan Information Single Rate	98.23 cents/day	4.18 to 6.38 cents/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,000/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
EnergyAustralia - Flexi Plan Basic Plan Information Single Rate	98.23 cents/day	4.18 to 6.38 cents/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,020/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Basic Basic Plan Information Single Rate	89.83 cents/day	3.88 to 6.04 cents/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,050/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
EnergyAustralia - Rate Fix Basic Plan Information Single Rate	98.23 cents/day	4.18 to 6.38 cents/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,170/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
EnergyAustralia - Balance Plan Basic Plan Information Single Rate	98.23 cents/day	4.18 to 6.38 cents/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,250/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading

The annual estimated gas prices are based on a residential customer on the Jemena Coastal Network network who consumes 18542MJ yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.

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Daily Supply Charge	General usage rates	Typical annual cost
Origin Energy - Affinity Variable ePlus Single Rate	79.15 cents/day	3.5 cents/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $770/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
EnergyAustralia - Home 365 Energy Fact Sheet Single Rate	109.34 cents/day	3.26 to 5.9 cents/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $790/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
EnergyAustralia - Rate Fix Energy Fact Sheet Single Rate	130.02 cents/day	4.13 to 7.58 cents/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,010/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading

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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.

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Daily Supply Charge	General usage rates	Typical annual cost
Origin Energy - Affinity Variable ePlus Basic Plan Information Single Rate	119.44 cents/day	3.72 to 3.99 cents/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $760/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Go Variable Basic Plan Information Single Rate	120.88 cents/day	3.76 to 4.04 cents/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $770/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Everyday Rewards Variable Basic Plan Information Single Rate	126.63 cents/day	3.94 to 4.23 cents/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $810/year	Everyday Rewards Points: You will receive up to 5000 one-off Everyday Rewards points, approximately 45 days after your Acceptance date and ongoing 1 Everyday Rewards point per $1 (incl GST) charged on your bill for your usage and supply during energy plan period. T&Cs apply.	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading

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The annual estimated gas prices are based on a residential customer on the Allgas Energy network who consumes 8000MJ yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.

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Daily Supply Charge	General usage rates	Typical annual cost
Origin Energy - Affinity Variable ePlus Basic Plan Information Single Rate	88.84 cents/day	3.07 to 5.87 cents/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,130/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Go Variable Basic Plan Information Single Rate	89.84 cents/day	3.11 to 5.94 cents/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,150/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
EnergyAustralia - Flexi Plan Basic Plan Information Single Rate	118.8 cents/day	3.8 to 8.33 cents/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,200/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading

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The annual estimated gas prices are based on a residential customer on the Australian Gas network who consumes 14000MJ yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.

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Daily Supply Charge	General usage rates	Typical annual cost
Origin Energy - Affinity Variable ePlus Basic Plan Information Single Rate	62.97 cents/day	3.03 to 3.79 cents/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $970/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Go Variable Basic Plan Information Single Rate	63.89 cents/day	3.07 to 3.84 cents/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $980/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Affinity Variable ePlus Ongoing Basic Plan Information Single Rate	64.44 cents/day	3.14 to 3.89 cents/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $990/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading

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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.

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Details	Charges	Gas Price (annual estimate)
Origin Go Variable	No monthly billing option Credit card fees apply Plan prices are not fixed Basic Plan Information	Pricing Supply: 25.57c/day Usage: 2.21 - 2.45c/MJ	$192/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Everyday Rewards Variable	No monthly billing option Credit card fees apply Plan prices are not fixed Basic Plan Information	Pricing Supply: 25.57c/day Usage: 2.39 - 2.65c/MJ	$200/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Basic	No monthly billing option Credit card fees apply Plan prices are not fixed Basic Plan Information	Pricing Supply: 25.57c/day Usage: 4.42 - 4.9c/MJ	$290/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading

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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.

EnergyAustralia vs Origin Energy solar plans

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Feed-in tariff	Reference price	Typical annual cost
EnergyAustralia - Solar Max Basic Plan Information	Feed-in tariff up to 8.0000c/kWh for first 10.0000 kWh per day then from 3.0000 - 8.0000c/kWh thereafter	Reference price Same as the reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,900/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Solar Boost Variable Basic Plan Information	Feed-in tariff up to 8.0000c/kWh for first 8.0000 kWh per day then from 3.0000 - 8.0000c/kWh thereafter	Reference price Same as the reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,900/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading

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Feed-in tariff	Reference price	Typical annual cost
Origin Energy - Solar Boost Energy Fact Sheet	Feed-in tariff up to 5.0000c/kWh for first 8.0000 kWh per day then from 1.0000 - 5.0000c/kWh thereafter	Reference price 1% more than Victorian Default Offer	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,490/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
EnergyAustralia - Solar Max Energy Fact Sheet	Feed-in tariff up to 8.0000c/kWh for first 10.0000 kWh per day then from 1.5000 - 8.0000c/kWh thereafter	Reference price 1% more than Victorian Default Offer	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,490/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading

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Feed-in tariff	Reference price	Typical annual cost
EnergyAustralia - Solar Max Basic Plan Information	Feed-in tariff up to 8.0000c/kWh for first 10.0000 kWh per day then from 4.0000 - 8.0000c/kWh thereafter	Reference price Same as the reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,990/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Solar Boost Variable Basic Plan Information	Feed-in tariff up to 8.0000c/kWh for first 8.0000 kWh per day then from 3.0000 - 8.0000c/kWh thereafter	Reference price Same as the reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $1,990/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading

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Feed-in tariff	Reference price	Typical annual cost
Origin Energy - Solar Boost Basic Plan Information	Feed-in tariff up to 8.0000c/kWh for first 8.0000 kWh per day then from 2.0000 - 8.0000c/kWh thereafter	Reference price 1% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,310/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
EnergyAustralia - Solar Max Basic Plan Information	Feed-in tariff up to 8.0000c/kWh for first 10.0000 kWh per day then from 3.0000 - 8.0000c/kWh thereafter	Reference price Same as the reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,340/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Solar Boost Variable Basic Plan Information	Feed-in tariff up to 8.0000c/kWh for first 8.0000 kWh per day then from 2.0000 - 8.0000c/kWh thereafter	Reference price Same as the reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,340/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading

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Feed-in tariff	Reference price	Typical annual cost
Origin Energy - Solar Boost Variable Basic Plan Information	Feed-in tariff up to 10.0000c/kWh for first 8.0000 kWh per day then from 5.0000 - 10.0000c/kWh thereafter	Reference price Same as the reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,750/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
EnergyAustralia - Solar Max Basic Plan Information	Feed-in tariff up to 8.0000c/kWh for first 10.0000 kWh per day then from 4.0000 - 8.0000c/kWh thereafter	Reference price 2% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,680/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading
Origin Energy - Go Solar Variable Basic Plan Information	Feed-in tariff up to 7.0000c/kWh for first 8.0000 kWh per day then from 5.0000 - 7.0000c/kWh thereafter	Reference price 12% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $2,420/year	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading

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EnergyAustralia vs Origin Energy

EnergyAustralia's cheaper in some states, while Origin Energy comes out ahead in others. It also takes it up a notch with extra perks and multiple customer satisfaction award.

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