Electricity providers in Sydney compete on price, customer service, and environmental credentials. The best provider for you depends on your usage patterns.
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Electricity providers in Sydney compete on price, customer service, and environmental credentials. The best provider for you depends on your usage patterns, your preference for renewable energy, and your willingness to switch providers regularly to get the best deal. The following guide compares the main electricity providers in Sydney based on price, solar feed-in tariffs, and customer satisfaction.
Alinta Energy is consistently one of the cheapest electricity providers in Sydney. The company's Market Offer plan has a base rate of 28 cents per kilowatt-hour and a daily supply charge of 90 cents. The plan has no exit fees and no lock-in contract. The plan is suitable for households that use between 3,000 and 6,000 kilowatt-hours per year. Alinta Energy also offers a solar feed-in tariff of 12 cents per kilowatt-hour.
Origin Energy is a well-established electricity provider with competitive plans. The company's Origin Home Plan has a base rate of 30 cents per kilowatt-hour and a daily supply charge of 95 cents. The plan has no exit fees and no lock-in contract. The plan is suitable for households that use between 3,000 and 6,000 kilowatt-hours per year. Origin Energy also offers a solar feed-in tariff of 10 cents per kilowatt-hour.
AGL is a well-established electricity provider with competitive plans. The company's AGL Essentials plan has a base rate of 31 cents per kilowatt-hour and a daily supply charge of 100 cents. The plan has no exit fees and no lock-in contract. The plan is suitable for households that use between 3,000 and 6,000 kilowatt-hours per year. AGL also offers a solar feed-in tariff of 10 cents per kilowatt-hour.
EnergyAustralia is a well-established electricity provider with competitive plans. The company's EnergyAustralia Essentials plan has a base rate of 32 cents per kilowatt-hour and a daily supply charge of 105 cents. The plan has no exit fees and no lock-in contract. The plan is suitable for households that use between 3,000 and 6,000 kilowatt-hours per year. EnergyAustralia also offers a solar feed-in tariff of 8 cents per kilowatt-hour.
If you have solar panels on your roof, you can export excess electricity to the grid and receive a feed-in tariff. The feed-in tariff is paid per kilowatt-hour of electricity exported. The feed-in tariff varies by provider and by state. The best feed-in tariffs in Sydney are offered by Alinta Energy (12 cents per kilowatt-hour), Origin Energy (10 cents per kilowatt-hour), and AGL (10 cents per kilowatt-hour).
When choosing an electricity provider, consider the feed-in tariff as well as the base rate and the daily supply charge. If you have a large solar system that exports a lot of electricity, a high feed-in tariff can save you hundreds of dollars per year.
If you want to reduce your environmental impact, consider a green electricity plan. Green electricity plans source electricity from renewable sources, such as solar, wind, and hydro. The following providers offer green electricity plans in Sydney:
Origin Energy offers a GreenPower plan that sources 100 percent of your electricity from renewable sources. The plan costs approximately 5 cents per kilowatt-hour more than the standard plan.
AGL offers a Carbon Neutral plan that offsets the carbon emissions from your electricity usage. The plan costs approximately 3 cents per kilowatt-hour more than the standard plan.
EnergyAustralia offers a GreenPower plan that sources 100 percent of your electricity from renewable sources. The plan costs approximately 5 cents per kilowatt-hour more than the standard plan.
Switching electricity providers in Sydney is straightforward. The following steps will help you switch:
Compare plans. Use the Energy Made Easy website to compare electricity plans in your area. The website allows you to compare plans based on your usage patterns and your preferences.
Choose a plan. Choose a plan that suits your needs. Consider the base rate, the daily supply charge, the feed-in tariff, and the contract terms.
Apply. Apply online or by phone. You will need to provide your details, including your address, your usage, and your current provider.
Confirm. The new provider will contact your old provider and arrange the switch. The switch usually takes one to two business days. You will receive a confirmation email or letter from the new provider.
Customer service is an important factor when choosing an electricity provider. The following providers have the highest customer satisfaction ratings in Sydney:
Alinta Energy has the highest customer satisfaction rating in Sydney, with a rating of 85 percent.
Origin Energy has a customer satisfaction rating of 80 percent.
AGL has a customer satisfaction rating of 78 percent.
EnergyAustralia has a customer satisfaction rating of 75 percent.
More information about electricity providers in Sydney is available at Energy Made Easy.
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