With a confusing array of plans and companies to choose from, it's easy to just throw your hands up in the air and stick with your existing energy supplier. But if you haven't reviewed your energy plan recently, chances are you're paying too much. We can show you how to crunch the numbers.
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Save on your energy bill
Do it yourself, or have someone do it for you – finding the best electricity provider doesn’t have to be a hassle.
Energy bill comparison sites
Do websites like iSelect, Compare the Market and Canstar really help you find a better deal on power?
The latest in our fight against 'pay on time' discounts
We want to stop energy retailers taking advantage of Australians with conditional discounts and late fees on bills.
Victoria energy disconnections down but retailers still playing rough
The state's Payment Difficulty Framework is having the desired effect but the energy sector is still wielding a big stick.
Best electricity providers for 2019: EnergyAustralia, Tango & more
The best retailers for pricing, customer service and environmental sustainability over the past 12 months.
Pay-on-time energy discounts on the chopping block
Government acts to end a confusing and costly flimflam.
How to switch to the best electricity provider
Get a better deal and keep more money in your pocket.
Sumo Power's big rate hike
Energy rates go up 57% for recent customers.
Energy retailers must warn of bill price changes
Customers to be told at least five days before their energy tariffs change, not after.
Top 5 reasons you're paying too much for electricity
Save money and avoid these expensive energy traps.
'Safe default' energy deal could mean a better deal for you
A look at one of the government's proposed tools to help energy customers.
Looming gas shortage avoided as PM signs agreement
Gas exporters pledge to make up steep gas shortage.
Gas shortage three times worse than original estimates
Failing to address the gas shortage could see the cost of electricity continue to rise.
Electricity bills to jump by up to 20% from 1 July
Price hikes for electricity and gas from the three largest providers.
Gas industry to be monitored by competition watchdog
ACCC monitor regime invoked to address the rising cost of gas.
Immediate inquiry launched into retail electricity pricing
Electricity retailers will comply, albeit begrudgingly.
ACCC takes unethical debt collector ACM to court
6 June 2016 | Legal action follows 580 complaints made against debt consolidators in a year.
Will Victorians opt in to a new flexible electricity pricing model?
Clear communcation by power suppliers could make or break the pricing reform.
Watchdog: electricity market raises "significant concerns"
Inflated costs, lacklustre competition and weak infrastructure are hallmarks of the current electricity industry.
A change that could reduce your electricity bills
18 March 2015 | Tell the energy rule-maker that you want to see real reform in our energy markets.
Energy disconnections hit an 18-year high in Victoria
8 April 2015 | Regulator launches a review of retailer hardship arrangements.
Energy retailer marketing tactics
Beware the many Ts and Cs in energy contracts.
Power prices to fall in NSW
30 April 2015 | Customers should see bills go down following the Australian Energy Regulator's latest pricing decision.
EnergyAustralia review
EnergyAustralia is one of the largest electricity retailers in Australia. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether to switch to EnergyAustralia.
Origin Energy review
Origin Energy is one of the largest electricity retailers in Australia. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether to switch to Origin Energy.
AGL review
AGL is one of the largest electricity retailers in Australia. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether to switch to AGL.
Ergon Energy review
Ergon Energy supplies power to over 600,000 regional customers across the state of Queensland. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether to switch to Ergon Energy.
Alinta Energy review
Alinta Energy has just under 400,000 customers throughout Australia. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether to switch to Alinta Energy.
Diamond Energy review
Diamond Energy is one of the greenest energy providers in Australia. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether to switch to Diamond Energy.
Powershop Australia review
Powershop Australia has been voted Australia's greenest power company for three years running by Greenpeace. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether to switch to Powershop Australia.
1st Energy review
1st Energy is one of the smaller electricity retailers in Australia. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether to switch to 1st Energy.
Tango Energy review
Tango Energy is a small retailer in Australia that owns several wind farms and hydro plants. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether to switch to Tango Energy.
Energy Locals review
Energy Locals is one of the smaller electricity retailers in Australia. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether to switch to Energy Locals.
Momentum Energy review
Momentum Energy supplies power to over 80,000 customers across Australia's major cities. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether to switch to Momentum Energy.
Red Energy review
Red Energy is a large electricity retailer in Australia. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether to switch to Red Energy.
Powerdirect review
Powerdirect is a subsidiary of AGL, with a strong focus on supplying electricity to businesses. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether to switch to Powerdirect.
Simply Energy review
Simply Energy provides power and gas to over 700,000 customers around Australia. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether to switch to Simply Energy.
Click Energy review
Click Energy is a dedicated online energy retailer. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether to switch to Click Energy.
Aurora Energy review
Aurora Energy supplies gas and electricity to over 240,000 customers in Tasmania. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether to switch to Aurora Energy.
Lumo Energy review
Lumo Energy supplies electricity and gas to nearly 220,000 customers in Victoria and South Australia. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether to switch to Lumo Energy.
ActewAGL review
ActewAGL operates throughout the ACT. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether to switch to ActewAGL.
Enova Energy review
Enova is Australia's first community-owned power company. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether to switch to Enova Energy.
Dodo Power & Gas Review
Dodo is not just an internet provider, they also supply electricity and gas to customers around Australia. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether to switch to Dodo Power & Gas.
Amaysim Energy Review
This mobile phone plan provider also sells energy plans to Australian consumers. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether to switch to Amaysim Energy.
Sumo Power Review
Sumo is a one-stop shop for energy and internet, with no lock-in contracts. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether to switch to Sumo Power.
People Energy Review
People Energy are an electricity retailer serving the needs of customers in Victoria. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether to switch to People Energy.
Globird Energy Review
Globird is a Victoria-based electricity supplier. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether to switch to Globird Energy.
QEnergy Review
QEnergy is a small energy retailer serving the power needs of several states across Australia. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether to switch to QEnergy.
Mojo Power Review
Mojo is a small power retailer operating in Queensland and New South Wales. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether to switch to Mojo Power.
CovAU Energy
CovAU is a small energy retailer in Victoria and New South Wales. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether to switch to CovAU Energy.
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