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Origin vs ENGIE
Who's offering a better deal?
This guide is designed to break down which brand, Origin or ENGIE, has the better electricity deals. We've compared prices and plans in the four states they both sell energy in and placed them side by side for convenience. Retailers can alter their plans and rates at any moment, so the numbers and plans we've summarised below may change in the future.
Origin vs ENGIE: How do they compare?
Here's how the two providers compare:
Key takeaways
- Origin has an Everyday Rewards plan that lets you collect Everyday Rewards points on your energy bills, while ENGIE's rewards come through partner plans such as ENGIE Perks, which comes with a complimentary My NRMA Rewards membership offer.
- Both providers offer GreenPower: Origin as an add-on to your electricity plan, and ENGIE through its GreenPower plan or GreenPower Extra add-on.
- Both providers have an app (the Origin app and the MyENGIE app) for tracking your energy usage and managing your account.
- Prices and plans change often, so compare the current rates for your state in the tables below.
What plans are available from Origin and ENGIE in each state?
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Customer service: Origin vs ENGIE
Both providers let you manage your account online and through an app. The Origin app lets you track your energy usage and costs, while the MyENGIE app lets you pay bills, track your energy usage and manage your account from your phone or browser.
Verdict
In terms of incentives, Origin's Everyday Rewards plan suits households that already collect Everyday Rewards points, while ENGIE's partner plans, such as ENGIE Perks with its complimentary My NRMA Rewards membership offer and ENGIE Seniors for Seniors Card holders, may appeal if you're an NRMA member or a senior.
Both providers offer GreenPower. ENGIE has a dedicated GreenPower plan, or you can add GreenPower Extra to its other plans for a small weekly fee, while Origin lets you add GreenPower to your electricity plan at a level you choose. Both Origin and ENGIE have dedicated apps available for plan management.
Both retailers change their rates and offers regularly, so compare the current plans for your state in the tables above before you switch.
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Hi there,
Yes prices between residential plans for households and plans for businesses can vary, so you’d need to check with your provider to see what the difference is.
Hope this helps.