Victoria Electricity Plans
Here at Canstar Blue, we’re committed to helping you find the fairest energy deal available to you in Victoria. Our comparison tool filters electricity plans on features such as cheap rates and brand satisfaction according to surveyed Victorian households. We also spotlight our unique value rank — a score out of ten that weighs up each plan’s price and features value. Enter your details into the field below to get started.
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The initial results in the table above are sorted by Value Rank out of 10 (High-Low) , then Price/year (estimated) including conditional discount (Low-High) , then Brand Satisfaction (High-Low) . Additional filters may have been applied, which impact the results displayed in the table - filters can be applied or removed at any time.
Understanding electricity in Victoria
When talking about electricity in Victoria, it is best to break the information down by region. The state has a total of five distribution networks that run and maintain power supply for different regions. The distribution networks in Victoria and their coverage areas are as follows:
- CitiPower: Melbourne city and inner suburbs
- Jemena: Northern and south-western suburbs
- Powercor Australia: Western suburbs and western Victoria
- AusNet Services: Outer northern and eastern suburbs and eastern Victoria
- United Energy: Southern suburbs and Mornington Peninsula
As the name may suggest, a distribution network is responsible for electricity coverage in your area. You may not realise it, but distribution charges make up a large part of your power bill, and your location can impact how much you’re paying for power. Due to distribution costs, a household in rural Victoria will likely pay more for their power than one in inner-city Melbourne.
Victorian Default Offer (VDO) Explained
In July 2019, the Victorian Essential Services Commission introduced electricity cost regulations across Australia. Victoria adopted the Victorian Default Offer (VDO), a benchmark by which all power plans must be compared. It brought more transparency to the Victorian energy market, making it easier to compare plans without the presence of dodgy discounts or misleading marketing.
How does it work? When energy companies advertise their deals, they must reference how it compares to the VDO. For example, a standing offer needs to be listed as ‘Equal to the VDO’, whereas a more affordable plan might be listed as ‘20% less than the VDO’. Keep in mind that plans equal to the VDO aren’t the cheapest options out there, so it’s important to shop around for the best deal.
Most Satisfied Customers Award – VIC Provider
Canstar Blue releases an annual satisfaction rating for electricity providers in Victoria. In this report, providers are ranked based on value for money, customer service, bill & cost clarity, ease of sign-up, focus on environmental sustainability, online tools and advice and overall satisfaction.
Powershop has held the crown for the last two years in the garden state, earning five stars for its overall satisfaction, focus on environmental sustainability and online tools and advice.
Outstanding Value Award – VIC Providers
Canstar Blue’s Outstanding Value Awards are based on our unique value rank methodology and highlights the electricity providers that offer superior prices, value and features for consumers in each eligible state or territory.
In 2022, Powershop was awarded Outstanding Value in Victoria for its well-priced offers and interesting value-add incentives during the observation period.
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