It seems that as our age goes up, so does our power bill, and it may seem confusing to find your way to what’s considered a good deal. AGL boasts that it has a solution in the form of Seniors Saver, a plan that seemingly provides good value, catered towards seniors concession card holders. In this article, we’ll delve into how this plan works and what you need to be aware of.
AGL Seniors Prices
Here is the AGL Seniors plan on our database for VIC. This is a product from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Citipower energy network in Melbourne but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4000kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here is the AGL Seniors plan on our database for QLD. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Energex network in Brisbane but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4613kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here is the AGL Seniors plan on our database for SA. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the SA Power network in Adelaide but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4011kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
What is the AGL Seniors Saver plan?
The ‘AGL Seniors Saver’ plan offers customers in VIC, QLD and SA:
- Variable rates
- No lock-in contract or exit fees
- No surcharge for paper bills
- A sign-up credit
Customers on this product may receive a small bill credit when signing up. Customers in VIC, QLD and SA can expect similar rates than any currently advertised AGL plan. There is also an equivalent plan available in Western Australia for gas customers, called the ‘AGL Seniors Plus’, which offers a guaranteed discount off gas usage and supply charges.
This is a no lock-in contract plan, meaning you’ll be able to leave at any point without paying exit fees. It also includes access to AGL Rewards, which offers a range of deals and discounts off a variety of participating retailers.
How do I sign up to an AGL Seniors plan?
What a lot of people don’t know is that with any provider, there are energy plans available to sign up to outside of those immediately advertised on site. If you’ve ventured onto the AGL website, you might find it hard to find information on incentives for seniors, so it may be worthwhile for you to pick up the phone and give the retailer a call and sign up that way. That being said, AGL does have an online chat functionality, where you’ll be able to chat to a representative and receive information on how to sign up to these plans online.
Do AGL Seniors customers still get government seniors concessions?
The good news is that if you’re signed up to an AGL Seniors plan, you’ll still be able to apply for government energy bill concessions available to seniors card holders within your state. In most cases, in order to receive your rebate, you’ll have to apply through your retailer, so it’s best to contact AGL directly to do this.
Do any other providers offer seniors discounts?
AGL is one of the only retailers currently offering plans specifically catered toward seniors card holders in VIC, QLD and SA but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any savings to be had elsewhere. As mentioned above, if you hold a Pensioners or Seniors Card, energy providers are required to offer you a concession, so you’ll still receive a reduced bill regardless of the retailer you’re with. To see some of the best deals available to seniors in Australia, broken down by state, visit our energy plans for seniors guide.
Should I sign up to an AGL Seniors Plan?
From what we can gather, through sign-up bill credits, the AGL Seniors plan seems to offer good value to those holding Seniors Cards. Whether you’re looking for benefits of generous bill credits, or access to its rewards program, AGL has you covered. What’s better is that even if you’re on the plan, you’ll still be able to receive a further discount in the form of government mandated concessional bill credit, which means you’ll essentially be receiving two forms of bill cuts.
It’s important to do your research to find out whether the overall value of AGL’s seniors plans stacks up to the rates and discounts seen in other plans offered by other providers. There could be plans on the market that are cheaper than the AGL seniors deals mentioned above, and our electricity plan comparison tool is a great place to start comparing deals.
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