Australian Energy Comparison
– At a Glance

Key Deregulated States

New South Wales (NSW), Victoria (VIC), Queensland (QLD – SEQ only), South Australia (SA), Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

• Main Distributors:
  Power infrastructure is managed by distributors like Ausgrid, Powercor, Energex, and Evoenergy. Consumers can’t choose their distributor—but they can choose their retailer.
• Retail Competition:
  There are over 30 energy retailers operating nationally, including AGL, Origin, EnergyAustralia, Red Energy, Alinta, ReAmped, GloBird, Powershop, and more.
• Government Comparison Tools:
• Key Comparison Features:
  • Usage rates and daily supply charges
  • Solar feed-in tariffs
  • Green/renewable options
  • Contract terms and discounts
• Why Compare:
  Households can save hundreds annually by switching plans. Competition encourages better rates, flexible contracts, and greener energy options.

Australian Energy Market Overview

Electricity Distributors by State

Electricity distributors are responsible for delivering power from the transmission network to homes and businesses. Each state and territory has specific distribution networks:

• New South Wales (NSW):
  • Ausgrid: Sydney, Central Coast, and Hunter regions
  • Endeavour Energy: Greater Western Sydney, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands, and Illawarra
  • Essential Energy: Regional and rural NSW
  • Victoria:
    • Citipower: Melbourne CBD and inner suburbs
    • Powercor: Western Victoria
    • Jemena: Northern and western Melbourne
    • AusNet Services: Eastern Victoria
    • United Energy: South-eastern suburbs and Mornington Peninsula
    • Queensland:
      • Energex: South East Queensland
      • Ergon Energy: Regional and rural Queensland
    • South Australia:
      • SA Power Networks: Entire state
    • Australian Capital Territory (ACT):
      • Evoenergy: Entire territory
      • Essential Energy: Some areas in the ACT
    • Tasmania:
      • TasNetworks: Entire state
    • Western Australia (WA):
      • Western Power: South West Interconnected System (SWIS)
      • Horizon Power: Regional and remote areas
    • Northern Territory (NT):
      • Power and Water Corporation: Entire territory

    Electricity Retailers by State

    Energy retailers purchase electricity from the wholesale market and sell it to consumers. The number and names of active retailers vary by state:

    • New South Wales (NSW):
      Over 30 active retailers, including:
      • AGL Energy
      • Origin Energy
      • EnergyAustralia
      • Red Energy
      • Powershop
      • Alinta Energy
      • Momentum Energy
      • 1st Energy
      • GloBird Energy
      • ReAmped Energy
      • OVO Energy
      • Nectr
      • Tango Energy
      • Energy Locals
      • Kogan Energy
      • Amber Electric
      • Engie
      • CovaU
      • Sumo Energy
      • Dodo Power & Gas
      • Mojo Power
      • Next Business Energy
    • Victoria:
      Approximately 23 retailers, including:
      • AGL Energy
      • Origin Energy
      • EnergyAustralia
      • Red Energy
      • Powershop
      • Alinta Energy
      • Momentum Energy
      • 1st Energy
      • GloBird Energy
      • ReAmped Energy
      • OVO Energy
      • Nectr
      • Tango Energy
      • Energy Locals
      • Kogan Energy
      • Engie
      • Sumo Energy
      • Dodo Power & Gas
      • Mojo Power
      • Next Business Energy
      • Diamond Energy
      • Click Energy
      • Arcline by RACV
      • Engie
      • Lumo Energy
      • Ovo Energy
      • Powerdirect
      • ReAmped Energy
      • Tango Energy
    • Queensland:
      Over 20 retailers in South East Queensland (SEQ), including
      • AGL Energy
      • Origin Energy
      • EnergyAustralia
      • Red Energy
      • Powershop
      • Alinta Energy
      • Momentum Energy
      • 1st Energy
      • GloBird Energy
      • ReAmped Energy
      • OVO Energy
      • Nectr
    • Australian Capital Territory:
      Over 10 retailers in the ACT, including:
      • AGL Energy
      • Origin Energy
      • EnergyAustralia
    • South Australia:
      Over 10 retailers in South Austrlia, including:
      • AGL Energy
      • Origin Energy
      • EnergyAustralia
      • Red Energy
      • Powershop
      • Alinta Energy
      • Momentum Energy
      • OVO Energy