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Powershop's taken the energy market by storm, largely because of its credibility as 'Australia's greenest energy provider'.
But its second point of difference is just as strong. It's leveraging a super savvy smartphone app which allows customers to become better acquainted with their energy usage and bills (including those with solar panels).
How does that work exactly?
There's no lock-in contract or exit fees involved so you can always see if Powershop's novel approach to energy works for you or not.
Powershop provides electricity plans to customers in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and South East Queensland, plus gas plans in Victoria and some parts of NSW.
It's owned by Meridian Energy, Australia's largest 100% renewable energy generator.
Here's a snapshot of Powershop's energy plans (plus annual bill estimates by state).
Click on your state below to get started. Please note that rates and other details were last updated on 10 September 2021.
| Electricity Plans | Difference from reference price | Annual bill estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Powershop 100% Carbon Neutral Offer | 25.3% less | $1,115 |
Estimated cost inc GST for an average household using 3900 kWh / yearly on a flat rate tariff in the Ausgrid network.
| Electricity Plans | Difference from VDO | Annual bill estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Powershop 100% Carbon Neutral | 27.5% less | $1,101 |
Estimated cost inc GST for a household using 4000 kWh / yearly on a flat rate tariff in the Citipower network.
| Electricity Plans | Difference from VDO | Annual bill estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Powershop 100% Carbon Neutral Offer | 18.7% less | $1,247 |
Estimated cost inc GST for a household using 4600 kWh / yearly on a flat rate tariff in the ENERGEX Ltd network.
| Electricity Plans | Difference from VDO | Annual bill estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Powershop 100% Carbon Neutral Offer | 20.8% less | $1,406 |
Estimated cost inc GST for an average household using 4000 kWh / yearly on a flat rate tariff in the SA Power Networks - NSP network.
| Gas Plans | Annual bill estimate |
|---|---|
| Powershop 100% Carbon Neutral | $662 |
Estimated cost inc GST for a household using 18500 MJ / yearly in the JEMENA network.
| Gas Plans | Annual bill estimate |
|---|---|
| Powershop 100% Carbon Neutral Offer | $1,015 |
Estimated cost inc GST for a household using 37500 MJ / yearly in the AGN Central network network.
As one of its biggest points of difference, Powershop Powerpacks are meant to give Aussies a new kind of relationship with their energy usage and bills. Its tagline is 'buy a powerpack to cover your past, current or future energy usage'.
Wondering how? Here's a breakdown of what's on offer.
Loyalty and Reward pack: Limited time offers that'll get you access to loyalty discounts and fun prize draws.
| Top Up Pack: | Pay in advance with 100% carbon offset energy whenever you want. |
| GreenPower Powerpack: | Pay in advance with 100% carbon offset energy whenever you want. |
| Future Savings: | Pay beforehand to cover your energy usage in advance. Your savings might get bigger the further out you buy them. Keep in mind the price of these packs is based on usage estimates which will vary across different periods. Consider if this is right for you before purchasing. |
| Your Community Energy: | Pay a premium price (6.6c/kWh) to help build community renewable energy projects. |
Powershop doesn't have dedicated solar plans but it supports solar panel owners and enthusiasts in a few different ways:
Keep in mind, you'll need a smart meter installed in your home to make use of its tools. However, Powershop can help you with that.
Here's a breakdown of feed-in tariffs across the states.
Besides winning the Finder Green Awards for Green Energy Retailer of the Year in both 2020 and 2021, Powershop was also rated by Greenpeace as Australia's greenest energy company for three years in a row.
Not only does Powershop automatically carbon offset 100% of its customers' energy usage for no additional cost, it also supports the government's GreenPower initiative.
Thanks to its Powerpacks, you can buy GreenPower at varying increments month-to-month, whether it's 26% one month, 100% another.
Powershop is a digital enthusiast's dream energy company. You're going to have a hard time not being organised about energy.
Its smartphone app allows you to easily stay on top of your power use and pay your bills on the go. In fact, you can even buy your power whenever you want.
Luckily, Powershop offers a few different ways to get in touch with its customer support team.
If Powershop's peaked your interest, all you need to do is click the green "Go to site" button and get started. You can organise your move with Powershop up to one month in advance of your move-in date.
For more details on switching, deep dive into our deep dive into our guide on switching energy 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:
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.
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We live in North Queensland near Mackay can we get your deal.
Darren
Hi Darren,
Thanks for your inquiry
To apply for Powershop Deals, please click the green ‘Go to site’ button located above. Upon clicking the button, you will be directed to Powershop’s Site and you can apply from there.
Hope this information helps
Cheers,
Arnold