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Powershop is Australia's greenest power company and has been for three years in a row. It's 100% carbon neutral and owned by Meridian Energy, Australasia's largest 100% renewable energy generator. Originally only in Victoria, Powershop now provides electricity in New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia as well. Since June 2018, it also sells gas in Victoria.
2020 Finder Green Awards
Winner: Green Energy Retailer of the Year (Traditional)
Powershop
Powershop is Australia's greenest power company for 2020. It is focused on providing 100% carbon-neutral energy to its customers in 5 states.
Get a cost estimate from Powershop and apply securely online
Where is Powershop Available?
Powershop provides electricity plans in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and South East Queensland, plus gas plans in Victoria, with a focus on providing 100% carbon-neutral energy.
| State | ⚡ Electricity | ♨️ Gas |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | ✅ | ❌ |
| VIC | ✅ | ✅ |
| QLD | ✅ | ❌ |
| TAS | ❌ | ❌ |
| ACT | ❌ | ❌ |
| SA | ✅ | ❌ |
| NT | ❌ | ❌ |
| WA | ❌ | ❌ |
Compare prices for Powershop (April 2021)
Get an idea of how much Powershop energy costs, starting with electricity and apply securely online.
Disclaimer: The following price estimates are a general guide only. Prices are based on a residential customer in NSW who consumes 3,900 kWh a year on a single rate tariff in the Ausgrid network. Prices last checked on May 2020 and are subject to change. Always check the providers site before applying - Your actual bill may vary, depending on your usage.
Based on the AER annual model usage in the Ausgrid network, the AER reference price is $1,462 / year.
Energy prices change regularly in VIC, NSW, QLD, SA, ACT and TAS. Our pricing and estimates below may not always take these possible changes into account, so please confirm plan details and pricing with the provider before making a decision.
Disclaimer: The following price estimates are a general guide only. Prices are based on a residential customer in Melbourne, Victorian who consumes 4,000 kWh a year on a single rate tariff in the CitiPower network. Prices last checked on May 2020 and are subject to change. Always check the providers site before applying - Your actual bill may vary, depending on your usage.
Based on the general usage in the CitiPower network the VDO reference price is $1,270 / year.
Energy prices change regularly in VIC, NSW, QLD, SA, ACT and TAS. Our pricing and estimates below may not always take these possible changes into account, so please confirm plan details and pricing with the provider before making a decision.
Disclaimer: The following price estimates are a general guide only. Prices are based on a residential customer in South-East Queensland who consumes 4,600 kWh a year on a single rate tariff in the Energex network. Prices last checked on May 2020 and are subject to change. Always check the providers site before applying - Your actual bill may vary, depending on your usage.
Based on the AER annual model usage in the Energex network, the AER reference price is $1,508 / year.
Energy prices change regularly in VIC, NSW, QLD, SA, ACT and TAS. Our pricing and estimates below may not always take these possible changes into account, so please confirm plan details and pricing with the provider before making a decision.
Disclaimer: The following price estimates are a general guide only. Prices are based on a residential customer in South Australia who consumes 4,000 kWh a year on a single rate tariff in the SA Power Network. Prices last checked on May 2020 and are subject to change. Always check the providers site before applying - Your actual bill may vary, depending on your usage.
Based on the AER annual model usage in the SA Power Networks network, the AER reference price is $1,832 / year.
Energy prices change regularly in VIC, NSW, QLD, SA, ACT and TAS. Our pricing and estimates below may not always take these possible changes into account, so please confirm plan details and pricing with the provider before making a decision.
A quick review of Powershop
Pros
- Electricity for residents of QLD, NSW, VIC, and SA.
- QGreen GreenPower program for businesses to reduce greenhouse emissions and support renewable energy.
Cons
- They only provide electricity, and their GreenPower options are mostly for businesses.
What plans are offered by Powershop?
Electricity
This is a discounted pack offering the best discount available on the day of purchase. It's always available and is a great way to take advantage of offers, so long as you log in at least once a month. The Power Saver Pack comes with a 12% conditional discount and is available in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland.
This pack allows you to buy in bulk upfront and save on your energy costs. With the Mega Pack, you pre-purchase three months of energy, so you can save. With a 15% conditional discount, it's a larger discount than the Power Saver Pack because you will pay more upfront. Available in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland.
This provides electricity at rates that exactly match each state's reference price, without any discounts. If you don't buy into one of their other market offers, this is the maximum price you will pay for electricity.
Future Packs and Super Future Packs let you lock in a discount by purchasing power in advance. This is a good way of limiting your power bills during the warmer months. The Super Future Packs help you save more by offering you the biggest discount available. The further out you buy a Future Pack, the bigger the discount. Available in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland.
The Your Community Energy Powerpack lets you support small-scale renewable energy in Australia, with a small premium used to fund community renewable energy projects around Australia. Available in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland.
If you prefer to set and forget, Powershop also offers Powershop Lite, a set-and-forget service more in line with traditional energy retailers with a monthly bill paid by direct debit. Powershop Lite still works out cheaper than the Reference Price/VDO, making it a good option for those who want to buy energy this way. Available in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland.
Gas
Only available in Victoria, you can choose from the Gas Saver Pack, Gas Mega Pack or Gas Auto Pay Pack. The Auto Pay Pack is the default pack if you haven't purchased any discounted packs.
Does Powershop offer solar?
As a green energy provider, Powershop offers feed-in solar tariffs across all the regions it retails electricity.
While Powershop won't install solar panels for customers, it does have its own solar advisory service, called Better Solar.
You don't actually have to be a Powershop customer to take advantage of the Better Solar program, you just need to be a resident looking to install solar panels in New South Wales, Victoria, South East Queensland or South Australia.
Once you fill in the interest form, Powershop will get one of its installers to offer a comprehensive solar proposal as well as an estimate of any potential savings you could make from installing a solar system.
How green is Powershop?
Greenpeace has rated Powershop as Australia's greenest energy company for three years in a row. Not only does Powershop automatically carbon offset all its customers' energy usage for no additional cost, it also supports the government's GreenPower initiative.
Because Powershop sells energy through Powerpacks, GreenPower is incredibly versatile, allowing you to pre-purchase as much GreenPower energy as you want.
Instead of choosing the percentage of GreenPower you want to purchase, you simply buy as much of the relevant GreenPower Powerpack you wish to spend in advance.
Does Powershop offer any special incentives to sign up?
There are a number of reasons worth signing up to Powershop for:
- Green power. Powershop offers 100% carbon offsets for no additional cost, plus flexible GreenPower options and solar feed-in tariffs.
- Refer-a-friend bonus. Get a neighbour or friend to sign up with Powershop and get a $75 credit on your account, applied as a $25 discount every month for 3 months.
- Curb Your Power program. Victorians can take advantage of the Curb Your Power program, which offers a $10 credit on your account if you can reduce your usage to a specified curb target during a peak demand event.
Can I manage my plan from my phone?
Yes. Everything is online, meaning no paper bills. The Powershop smartphone app is an easy way to keep on top of your energy usage and pay your bill on the go. The Powershop app lets you buy power whenever you need or want it. You can let the app notify you when it's time to pay your bill or if you're very organised, you can open the app and do it yourself.
Get a cost estimate Powershop 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.
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Darren
Hi Darren,
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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.
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