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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Embedded networks trapping customers with expensive electricity
Half a million Australians are locked into an embedded network for their power, with reduced consumer protections.
How to switch to the best electricity provider
Get a better deal and keep more money in your pocket.
Experts sound alarm on complex household energy tariffs
Households are being advised to avoid electricity plans with 'demand pricing', traditionally reserved for large businesses.
Why it's worth considering a smaller energy retailer
Bigger doesn't always equal better, but do good things come in small packages?
Best electricity providers: Diamond Energy, Enova Energy and Momentum Energy
The best retailers for call response, complaints and environmental sustainability over the past 12 months.
The worst performing energy retailers
Thinking of switching electricity providers? These aren't the brightest sparks.
Complaints about estimated energy bills on the rise
Customers should check their bills, as retailers turn to estimating energy use instead of reading meters during COVID.
Powershop shock and the struggle to find green energy retailers
Lack of information about the green credentials of energy retailers stops people making environmentally conscious choices.
4 energy switching myths busted
You can save a lot of money simply by switching energy provider. We address some concerns you might have.
Residential disconnections for gas and electricity on the rise again
The regulator stepped in to protect consumers last year, but energy retailers are again cutting off struggling customers.
Save on your energy bill
Do it yourself, or have someone do it for you – finding the best energy provider doesn’t have to be a hassle.
The problem with some 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.
Pay-on-time energy discounts on the chopping block
Government acts to end a confusing and costly flimflam.
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.
Energy retailer marketing tactics
Beware the many Ts and Cs in energy contracts.
Nectr review
Nectr is an electricity retailer that offers some 100% renewable plans, with a focus on solar.
ReAmped Energy review
ReAmped is a Queensland-based retailer with competitive solar feed-in tariffs and solar plans for customers.
OVO Energy review
OVO is a major UK energy retailer with a small Australian branch servicing a few thousand households.
Locality Planning Energy review
Locality Planning Energy is a Queensland-based retailer that offers solar installation and embedded networks.
Metered Energy review
Metered Energy is an electricity and gas retailer operating in regional and South East Queensland.
Elysian Energy review
Elysian Energy claims to offer some of the best solar tariffs in Australia. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether to switch to Elysian.
Discover Energy review
Discover Energy is a small energy retailer with an emphasis on smart technology. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether to switch to Discover.
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.
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 and gas retailers in Australia. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether to switch to Origin Energy.
Ergon Energy Retail review
Ergon Energy Retail 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 Retail.
Alinta Energy review
Alinta Energy has just under 450,000 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 but it has since been acquired by Shell. 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 has over 41,000 customers 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 140,000 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 just under 400,000 customers around Australia. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether to switch to Simply 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 almost 190,000 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.
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 Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania and the ACT. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether to switch to CovaU Energy.
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