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Important Information 

General Disclosure - Energy 

The data in the table is updated within 24 hours of Canstar Blue becoming aware of a change. The initial table display is sorted by Solar feed-in tariff (highest to lowest), then by Price/year (lowest to highest) and then by Brand Satisfaction (highest to lowest). This is the case unless you are in Tasmania, in which case the initial table display is sorted by Solar feed-in tariff (highest to lowest), then by Price/year (lowest to highest) and then Brand (alphabetically). You can use the sort buttons at the top of each column to re-order the display. 

Please note that the Brand Satisfaction rating displayed in the table is a rating relating to customers’ overall satisfaction with the brand. It should not be confused with an individual product rating. Learn more about Electricity Brand Satisfaction ratings and for more information on how the Brand Satisfaction ratings are calculated, read the Canstar Blue Most Satisfied Customers Methodology. 

The results do not include all energy retailers or products in the market and may not compare all features relevant to you. Canstar Blue does not supply electricity, solar or gas services. If you decide to apply for a particular energy product, you will deal directly with the retailer, not with Canstar Blue. Fees, charges, product information and contract terms should be confirmed directly with the relevant retailer. 

Some plans may require you to meet certain conditions before a discount may become available to you. Check the energy provider’s plan information for details of all possible discounts that may apply and any conditions that need to be met for you to be eligible for these discounts.

Check your current plan's exit fees and other termination provisions before changing providers.

Some plans may have a minimum term that is longer than one year. In that case the total cost over the term will be much higher than the estimated Price, which is for one year only. Consider the provider’s detailed product and pricing information before making a decision to take out a new plan or switch electricity providers.

Pricing Information 

The Price shown is inclusive of GST and is either:

• the estimated lowest possible price a representative customer would be charged in one year for this plan, assuming all conditions of discounts offered (if any) have been met, based on the Australian Energy Regulator’s model annual usage in the distribution region as shown at the top of the table; or
• if you have provided usage data from your electricity bill, the estimated annual amount payable for this plan is based on your individual circumstances.

The estimated Price is based on single rate tariffs, which may also be known as ‘peak tariffs’, ‘peak only’ or ‘anytime’ tariffs, and, if applicable, controlled load tariffs, which may also be known as ‘controlled any time’, ‘controlled load 1’ or ‘controlled load 2’.

For Tasmania only

The products displayed in the table for Tasmania postcodes are based on the average usage for a customer. ^Canstar Blue has estimated the average usage as: 9,475 kWh / year. This is an estimate only. Canstar Blue estimated the amount of electricity your household is likely to need, based on the figures provided by the AER using the Residential energy consumption benchmarks which takes into account the number of residents, your postcode, and whether you have a pool and/or a mains gas connection. If the amount of electricity you actually use differs greatly from this estimate, your bill could be significantly larger or smaller than the charges listed for each plan. This kWh/year value excludes controlled load. However, the controlled load usage is taken into account in the annual cost calculations.

Referral Fees

Canstar Blue may earn a fee from its Online Partners for referrals from its website tables, and from sponsorship or promotion of certain products. Fees payable by product providers for referrals and sponsorship or promotion may vary between providers, website position, and revenue model. Sponsorship/promotion fees may be higher than referral fees. If a product is sponsored or promoted, it is an ad and it is clearly marked as such. An ad might appear in different places on our website, such as in comparison tables and articles. Ads may be displayed in a fixed position in a table, regardless of the product's rating, price or other attributes. The location of an ad doesn’t indicate any ranking or rating by Canstar Blue. Payment of fees for ads does not influence Value Rank or Customer Satisfaction Ratings. See How We Get Paid to find out more.

What does the ‘phone’ mean?

By clicking on the number next to the phone icon, you will leave the Canstar Blue website and be connected with the call centre of the Online Partner’s brand that you have selected. You will be subject to that referral partner's brand privacy policy and terms of use. You agree that Canstar Blue Referral Terms apply to this referral.

*NSW, QLD and SA: Price is GST inclusive and is: The estimated lowest possible price a representative customer would be charged in a year for this plan, assuming all conditions of discounts offered (if any) have been met, based on the AER’s model annual usage in the distribution region as stated at the top of each table.

^~VIC: Price is GST inclusive and is: The estimated lowest possible price a customer would be charged in a year for this plan, using the Victorian Government’s annual reference consumption for domestic customers in your distribution region as stated at the top of each table and assuming all conditions of discounts offered (if any) have been met.

ACT: Price is GST inclusive and is: The estimated lowest possible price a representative customer would be charged in a year for this plan, using the Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission (ICRC) annual reference consumption for domestic customers in your distribution region as stated at the top of each table and assuming all conditions of discounts offered (if any) have been met.

TAS: The price shown is inclusive of GST and is the estimated lowest possible price a representative customer would be charged in a year for this plan, assuming all conditions of discounts offered, if any, have been met. The general usage for products displayed in the table for Tasmanian postcodes is based on the median electricity usage of customers in Tasmania. The median usages are: 2,947 kWh/year for a Single Rate tariff, and 7,428 kWh/year for a Single Rate + Controlled Load tariff. These usage assumptions are based on the latest Typical Electricity Customers in Tasmania report released by the Office of the Tasmanian Economic Regulator. If the amount of electricity you actually use differs greatly from this estimate, your bill could be significantly larger or smaller than the charges listed for each plan.

Some plans may require you to meet certain conditions before a discount may become available to you. Check the energy provider’s plan information for details of all possible discounts that may apply and any conditions that need to be met to be eligible for these discounts. Some plans may have a minimum term longer than one year. In that case the total cost over the term will be much higher than the price (which is only for one year). Consider the provider’s detailed product and pricing information before making a decision to take out a new plan or switch electricity providers.

^What is the Reference Price?

The reference price is set by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) for a financial year in relation to electricity supply to residential customers in the distribution region and is based on an assumed annual usage amount. Any difference between the reference price and the unconditional price of a plan is expressed as a percentage more or less than the reference price.  The terms of any conditional discounts are shown, along with any further difference between the reference price and the discount applied if a condition is met, expressed as a percentage more or less than the reference price.

^>What is the VDO?

The Victorian Default Offer (VDO) includes a daily supply charge and usage charges (per kilowatt hour). Differences in tariffs across distribution regions reflect the unique costs of providing electricity services in each area. The difference between the VDO and the unconditional price of a plan, based on the Victorian Government’s annual reference consumption for domestic customers in the distribution region, is expressed as a percentage more or less than the VDO. The terms of any conditional discounts are shown, along with any further difference between the VDO and the discount applied if a condition is met, expressed as a percentage more or less than the VDO.

Solar Products:

Annual cost estimates exclude solar payments. Feed-in tariffs shown are single rate only. Solar products may only be available to solar customers and some products may only be available to customers who purchase solar PV or other products through the retailer.

Referral Partners

†By clicking on a brand, 'go to site', 'shop online', 'get quotes now', or 'see offer' button, you will leave Canstar Blue and be taken to our referral partner to compare. Canstar Blue may be paid for this referral. You agree that Canstar Blue’s terms and conditions apply to this referral. Please note that references to an 'offer' do not mean that you will automatically be accepted or eligible for a product, eligibility requirements may apply.

Canstar Blue may earn a fee for referrals from its website tables, and from sponsorship of certain products. Fees payable by product providers for referrals and sponsorship may vary between providers, website position, and revenue model. Sponsorship fees may be higher than referral fees. Sponsored products are clearly disclosed as such on website pages. They may appear in a number of areas of the website such as in comparison tables, on hub pages and in articles. Sponsored products may be displayed in a fixed position in a table, regardless of the product's rating, price or other attributes. The table position of a Sponsored product does not indicate any ranking or rating by Canstar. The table position of a Sponsored product does not change when a consumer changes the sort order of the table.  For more information please see How Are We Funded.