Your electricity bill deserves a closer look.
Compare the cost of electricity with the details that make an offer relevant to your home.
Use the same usage for both plans.
Electricity offers combine usage charges, daily supply charges, and sometimes discounts or credits. The lowest advertised rate is not always the lowest annual cost.
Energy comparison supports selected Australian markets and single-rate electricity plans. Availability depends on your location and tariff.
A clearer comparison. Your next decision.
An illustrative energy comparison.
Current energy plan
$187.40/month- Same sample usage
- Supply and usage charges
- Estimated monthly cost
Alternative energy plan
$147.40/month- Same sample usage
- Supply and usage charges
- Check your tariff and eligibility
You make the final call.$187.40 less $147.40, multiplied by 12 months. Review the conditions alongside the price.
Illustrative product preview. Figures and providers are examples.
What makes up an annual electricity cost?
A worked example for 4,000 kWh of annual usage on a single-rate tariff. Figures are illustrative.
| Cost | Calculation | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Usage charge | 4,000 × $0.35 | $1,400 |
| Daily supply charge | 365 × $1.10 | $401.50 |
| Estimated annual total | Before credits or other charges | $1,801.50 |
Usage contributes 78% of this example. The supply charge contributes 22%. Both affect the final comparison.
The details that change the answer.
Before acting on a recommendation, check that both sides of the comparison fit the same needs.
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Your postcode and distributor
- 2
Your annual or billing-period usage
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Supply and usage charges
- 4
Solar exports, tariffs, and eligibility
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