Most energy apps require a smart meter for full functionality like real-time usage data.
AGL Origin and Powershop apps offer key features including live chat or pre-purchasing power.
While 53% of Australians don't prioritise apps, third-party options help manage any energy plan.
We've gone through a variety of the energy apps available in Finder's database to determine the energy apps with the best features. Be aware that most apps need a smart reader to reach their full potential so reach out to your provider and ask if you have one installed.
What you need to know:
Our top energy apps are AGL, Origin and Powershop.
AGL's app provides live customer service and comprehensive management.
Origin's app features push notifications when your usage spikes and comprehensive management.
Powershop's app includes super detailed usage reports and pre-purchase power on your phone.
If your energy provider does not have an app, there are third-party energy management apps that may help you keep track of your energy usage and provide ways to reduce costs.
Provides an overview of electricity and gas usage per billing period
View your internet, mobile and energy on one app
Connect to an AGL representative in real time
Tracks solar activity
Need a smart reader to take advantage of all the apps features
AGL's app goes above and beyond, offering you the chance to speak live to AGL customer service without closing the app. On top of that, AGL lets you see your solar production and exports. You can track your solar battery charge and see AGL Virtual Power Plant events that you might benefit from.
Amber Electric: Wholesale price insights, but no real management
The Amber Electric app is less for management and more for maximising your wholesale value. You can get a 30-day price history, 12-hour price forecast, custom price notifications for wholesale prices and daily usage insights. You can't really manage your account in it.
Aurora Energy: Plan management for Tasmanian residents
The aurora+ app does have a few useful features such as decent usage graphs and clearly presented information. There are also reports that you can't access up-to-the-minute usage info, instead having to wait a day or more to see your consumption.
The EnergyAustralia app allows both electricity and gas customers to manage their account and pay their bills online. There are graphs available that let you compare your usage to the previous year, but they're only for electricity.
Horizon Power: Browse planned outages and easily report faults
Horizon Power has some more in-depth graphs than most of the other providers' apps. It allows you to see usage down to the hour plus how much power your appliances have consumed. There's also a unique "outages" tab where you can check planned power outages, report electrical faults and access emergency WA announcements for bushfires, cyclones and more.
Following Kogan's general design philosophy, the Kogan mobile app is straightforward to use. Its best feature is the detailed graphs of your power usage, including how much you spent on electricity each day.
Origin Energy: A comprehensive app with great reviews
Members can earn points which convert to PayPal cash or gift card for completing energy-saving goals during peak power hours
Need a smart reader to take advantage of the apps features
As Australia's largest energy company, Origin has an app to match. It lets you track your usage and costs – for solar, power and gas – down to the hour. There are even push notifications if you want to know when a bill has arrived or when your usage spikes.
Can refer friends to switch and can receive referral credit to put towards your next energy bill
Need a smart reader to take advantage of all the apps features
The Powershop app stands out with extremely detailed insights into your power usage, including usage/cost graphs and an estimate of future use. You can also pre-purchase several energy packs through the in-app store, saving you from visiting the website.
Monitor live energy usage (for those with a smart reader)
Solar management
Positive ratings and reviews
Need a smart reader to take advantage of all the apps features
ENGIE doesn't go much beyond the basics, with monthly usage charts and limited ability to compare to previous years. You do have the option to apply for payment plans and other financial hardship tools in-app, which could be useful.
Third-party energy management apps
If you're keen on taking your energy management further, there are apps and devices that can help you track your usage and reduce it. Here are 3 of our favourites:
Wiser Energy app: This allows you to track your consumption in detail, get estimates for bills and get notifications about household electrical problems. It's available on Apple and Android.
Light Bulb Saver: This app helps determine how much energy you could save by switching your light bulbs to more energy-efficient models. It provides tips on choosing the right lighting for different rooms. It's on Apple.
JouleBug: Designed to be a bit more like a game, JouleBug sets carbon-reducing tasks into daily actions. Once you've done the task, for example, turning off the lights or running a cold wash, the app lets you know if you've saved money or reduced your carbon footprint. You can get it on Apple and Android.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, our favourite solar energy apps are MySolarEdge and Enlighten from Enphase. These apps provide information on how much energy you're consuming and storing, as well as each panel's individual energy production.
The MySolarEdge monitoring app is available on Apple and Android.
The Enlighten app from Enphase is also on Apple and Android.
Yes, Lumo Energy has an app for their customers, Lumo Energy Rewards. The Lumo Energy Rewards app is designed to let South Australian customers claim savings across a range of categories, such as food, entertainment, travel and more.
Lumo Energy Rewards is available on Apple and Android.
Our favourtie energy provider apps are AGL, Origin and Powershop. You can find out more here.
Yes, if you have a smart reader, your provider's energy app will allow you to track your energy consumption and usage.
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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.
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