Compare Energy Plans
Compare electricity plans from 36 Australian retailers on usage rate, daily supply charge, solar feed-in and estimated annual cost, with rates taken straight from the retailers themselves. Enter your postcode to narrow the list to the plans available where you live.
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Energy plans vary by area. Enter your postcode to see only the plans available at your address. Without one, we show plans Australia-wide.
Comparing 36 retailers
Cheapest plan per retailer
Showing plans from every state, priced on average usage of 4,000 kWh a year. Add your postcode to see only the plans sold at your address, or tailor the estimate with your last bill for costs based on what you actually use.
Using 4,000 kWh a year, the lowest estimated annual cost shown is:
- Estimated cost from
- $864/yr
- Usage rate
- 10.38c/kWh
- Daily supply charge
- 122.83c/day
Estimate only, including GST, based on Amber’s published single-rate pricing, your annual usage of 4,000 kWh and daily supply charges over 365 days. Estimates cover single-rate electricity plans only, before any conditional discounts, and exclude time-of-use pricing and controlled loads. Actual bills vary with your usage, meter type and where you live.
| Plan | Actions | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Single rateGreenPower | Usage rate10.38c/kWh | Daily supply122.83c/day | Solar feed-in6.65c/kWh | Est. cost/yr$864Retailer’s estimate | Rates effective as of 1 Oct 2026 | ||
| $150.00 conditionalSingle rate | Usage rate20.96c/kWh | Daily supply67.77c/day | Solar feed-in2.00c/kWh | Est. cost/yr$1,086Retailer’s estimate | Rates effective as of 30 Sep 2026 | |||
 | Account CreditSingle rateGreenPower | Usage rate20.32c/kWh | Daily supply83.94c/day | Solar feed-in1.00c/kWh | Est. cost/yr$1,119 | Rates effective as of 13 Oct 2026 | ||
 | Single rate | Usage rate19.69c/kWh | Daily supply91.96c/day | Solar feed-in0.50c/kWh | Est. cost/yr$1,123 | Rates effective as of 25 Aug 2026 | ||
 | Single rateGreenPower | Usage rate19.72c/kWh | Daily supply92.06c/day | Solar feed-in2.20c/kWh | Est. cost/yr$1,125 | Rates effective as of 24 Sep 2026 | ||
 | Single rate | Usage rate19.10c/kWh | Daily supply99.18c/day | Solar feed-in1.00c/kWh | Est. cost/yr$1,126 | Rates effective as of 1 Oct 2026 | ||
 | Single rate | Usage rate22.66c/kWh | Daily supply67.10c/day | Solar feed-in0.04c/kWh | Est. cost/yr$1,151 | Rates effective as of 15 Sep 2026 | ||
 | Single rate | Usage rate19.95c/kWh | Daily supply102.94c/day | Solar feed-in1.00c/kWh | Est. cost/yr$1,174 | Rates effective as of 23 Sep 2026 | ||
 | Single rate | Usage rate20.77c/kWh | Daily supply96.91c/day | Solar feed-in0.04c/kWh | Est. cost/yr$1,184 | Rates effective as of 31 Aug 2026 | ||
 | Single rate | Usage rate25.09c/kWh | Daily supply52.67c/day | Solar feed-in0.04c/kWh | Est. cost/yr$1,196 | Rates effective as of 16 Oct 2026 | ||
| $33.00 conditionalSingle rate | Usage rate22.79c/kWh | Daily supply81.57c/day | Solar feed-in2.00c/kWh | Est. cost/yr$1,210 | Rates effective as of 29 Sep 2026 | |||
 | $100 (incl. GST) creditSingle rate | Usage rate21.56c/kWh | Daily supply100.61c/day | Solar feed-in2.00c/kWh | Est. cost/yr$1,230 | Rates effective as of 14 Sep 2026 | ||
 | Single rateGreenPower | Usage rate21.56c/kWh | Daily supply100.61c/day | Solar feed-in2.00c/kWh | Est. cost/yr$1,230 | Rates effective as of 14 Sep 2026 | ||
 | $150 sign up creditSingle rateGreenPower | Usage rate21.80c/kWh | Daily supply101.75c/day | Solar feed-in0.50c/kWh | Est. cost/yr$1,243 | Rates effective as of 29 Sep 2026 | ||
 | Single rate | Usage rate18.09c/kWh | Daily supply149.60c/day | Solar feed-in0.00c/kWh | Est. cost/yr$1,270Retailer’s estimate | Rates effective as of 4 Oct 2026 | ||
 | Contributions to Rotary District 9815Single rateGreenPower | Usage rate23.57c/kWh | Daily supply104.28c/day | Solar feed-in1.00c/kWh | Est. cost/yr$1,324 | Rates effective as of 7 Oct 2026 | ||
 | $50 Welcome credit (GST incl)Single rateGreenPower | Usage rate22.99c/kWh | Daily supply113.85c/day | Solar feed-in0.90c/kWh | Est. cost/yr$1,335 | Rates effective as of 21 Sep 2026 | ||
 | Refer a FriendSingle rateGreenPower | Usage rate24.59c/kWh | Daily supply109.03c/day | Solar feed-in1.00c/kWh | Est. cost/yr$1,381 | Rates effective as of 29 Sep 2026 | ||
 | Single rateGreenPower | Usage rate25.74c/kWh | Daily supply117.26c/day | Solar feed-in6.00c/kWh | Est. cost/yr$1,458 | Rates effective as of 30 Sep 2026 | ||
 | $150.00 conditionalSingle rate | Usage rate25.25c/kWh | Daily supply127.50c/day | Solar feed-in44.00c/kWh | Est. cost/yr$1,475 | Rates effective as of 16 Oct 2026 | ||
Important information
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Rates, fees and charges are subject to change without notice. Before acting on any information shown here, you should confirm the rates, fees, charges and product information with the provider. For clarity, where we have used the terms “lowest” or “best”, these relate solely to the rates of interest offered by the provider and not to any other factor. The application of these terms to a particular product is subject to change without notice if the provider changes their rates.
We do not compare every energy plans available in Australia, and this table does not compare every feature that may be relevant to you. Products are selected for relevance to the table and to the filters applied. They are not suggestions or recommendations, and the order they appear in is not a ranking of suitability. Changing the filters will surface further relevant products. See how we sort and rank products.
Some providers pay us to promote a product or for a click through to their site. Any paid listing is marked “Sponsored Placement” wherever it appears. Payment never determines which products we show: we consider all relevant products in the market against the filters applied, and payment never changes the figures we display. See how we make money and our advertiser disclosure.
Usage rates and supply charges from published plan data include GST, and solar feed-in tariffs are shown as published. This information is general in nature and is not energy advice. It does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. CompareThat compares products. We do not arrange, approve or process applications.
Guides
- Energy Guide Solar feed-in tariffs explained The feed-in tariff is the number solar households look at first and the one that decides the least. What you are paid for exports matters far less than what you are charged for the power you still buy.
- Energy Guide How to switch energy providers Switching energy retailers takes about fifteen minutes, involves no interruption to your supply, and is one of the few household savings available without changing anything you actually do.
The Numbers Behind These Rates
Where this market sits today, and the official figures behind it.
- Statistics Average Electricity Bill and Rates in Australia An electricity bill is two numbers: what you pay per unit used, and a fixed daily charge you pay regardless. The tiles below show both live across the plans we compare, plus what they add up to over a year.
- Rate Tracker Every Market, One Page The daily average across home loans, savings, term deposits, credit cards and personal and car loans, measured against the RBA cash rate.
How to compare energy plans
Two numbers drive most of an energy bill: the usage rate you pay for the energy you use, and the fixed supply charge you pay each day just to stay connected. A plan with a low usage rate can still work out more expensive if it carries a high supply charge, which is why it helps to look at both together against how much energy your household actually uses.
Enter your postcode to narrow the list to plans available in your area. Energy offers and network charges are set by distribution zone, so the plans you can sign up to depend on where you live. From there you can switch between electricity and gas, and for electricity you can enter your annual usage to see an estimated yearly cost for each plan on a like-for-like basis.
If you have solar panels, the feed-in tariff matters too, since it sets what you are credited for the power you export. And if your household uses most of its power in the evening or overnight, it is worth checking whether a single-rate or a time-of-use plan suits your pattern before you compare on price alone.
Understanding your energy bill
The terms you’ll meet when comparing plans, reading a retailer’s fact sheet or checking your own bill.
| Term | What it means |
|---|---|
| Usage rate | The price you pay for the energy you actually use. Electricity is priced in cents per kilowatt hour (c/kWh) and gas in cents per megajoule (c/MJ). |
| Supply charge | A fixed daily charge to stay connected to the network, shown in cents per day. You pay it regardless of how much energy you use. |
| Feed-in tariff | What a retailer credits you for each kilowatt hour of solar power you export back to the grid. A higher feed-in tariff only helps if you have solar and export a meaningful amount. |
| Single rate (flat) tariff | One usage rate that applies no matter what time of day you use electricity. The simplest plan to compare. |
| Time-of-use tariff | A plan where the usage rate changes by time of day, split into peak, shoulder and off-peak periods. It can suit households that shift usage to cheaper windows, and requires a compatible meter. |
| Controlled load | A separately metered circuit, often for electric hot water or underfloor heating, charged at its own lower usage rate. |
| Reference price (DMO / VDO) | A government benchmark price set each year by the Australian Energy Regulator (the Default Market Offer) or, in Victoria, the Essential Services Commission (the Victorian Default Offer). Retailers describe their plans relative to it. |
| Conditional discount | A discount that only applies if you meet a condition, such as paying on time or by direct debit. If you miss the condition, you pay the full rate. |
| Benefit period | The window during which an introductory rate or discount applies before the plan reverts to its standard rates. |
| GreenPower | Accredited renewable energy you can choose to pay extra for, matching some or all of your usage with generation from renewable sources. |
| Distribution zone | The network area that your postcode falls into. It determines which retailers and plans are available to you and sets the network charges built into your rates. |
Common questions
Why do I need to enter a postcode?
Energy plans and network charges are set by distribution zone, and your postcode determines which zone you are in. Entering a postcode filters the list to plans that are actually available at your address rather than showing offers you cannot sign up to.
Where does this data come from?
Plan details are published under the Consumer Data Right, Australia’s open banking and energy data framework, through a service the Australian Energy Regulator runs for each retailer. We read that official product data and refresh it every day, so what you see reflects published rates and charges rather than a sales pitch.
How is the estimated annual cost worked out?
For electricity, the estimate combines a plan’s usage rate and daily supply charge with the annual usage figure you enter, using a single-rate assumption. Usage rates, supply charges and estimates include GST, as they appear on your bill. It is a guide for comparing plans on a like-for-like basis, not a quote. Gas cost estimates are not yet available, so gas plans are compared on their usage and supply charges directly.
What is the reference price and why does it matter?
The reference price is a yearly government benchmark (the Default Market Offer, or the Victorian Default Offer in Victoria). It exists so plans can be described against a common baseline. Comparing where a plan sits relative to the reference price is a useful sense check alongside the usage and supply charges shown here.
Are these all the energy plans available?
We show plans from retailers that publish their product data through the Consumer Data Right. That covers a large share of the market, but not every retailer or every offer. Always confirm the current plan details with the retailer before signing up.
Do you get paid to rank plans, or sell my details?
Some retailers may pay us to promote a plan or for a click through to their site, and any paid placement is labelled. Payment can change where a plan appears, never which plans we show. We do not sell your details: entering a postcode or usage figure filters the plans shown but is not used to contact you. For more, see how we make money.
Can I switch plans through CompareThat?
CompareThat is a comparison service, not an energy retailer. When you have found a plan that suits you, you sign up directly with the retailer, who handles the switch. There is usually no interruption to your supply.
Why you can trust CompareThat
We are not an energy retailer and we do not sell energy. We read each retailer’s official Consumer Data Right plan data, published through the Australian Energy Regulator, and refresh it every day, so what you see reflects published rates and charges, not a sales pitch.
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- Payment can change where a plan appears, never which plans we show. Paid placements are labelled.
- General information only, not energy advice. CompareThat compares; it does not recommend.
Energy plan rates and charges are sourced from each retailer’s Consumer Data Right product data as of the date shown and are general information only, not energy advice. Retailers publish usage and supply charges before GST, so we add GST to show what you would pay. Solar feed-in tariffs are shown as published. Estimated annual costs are a guide based on the usage figure you enter and a single-rate assumption, not a quote. Always confirm current plan details with the retailer before signing up. CompareThat is a comparison service and is not an energy retailer. Payment can change where a plan appears, never which plans we show, and paid placements are labelled.