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Expert picks: Best energy providers in Australia – state by state

We’ve selected our top picks for electricity and gas providers in each state based on price, additional fees, features and more.

Find the best electricity and gas provider in your state

Our top picks are based on a value score that looks at price and other key features and criteria such as credit card fee, rewards, wins in any Finder awards, mobile app availability and local customer support.

Simply navigate to your state and find out which provider topped in our value score ranking.

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Best electricity and gas providers in NSW

Top pick: Electricity

Residential Market

$1,450 /year

21% less than reference price

  • $10 per month off on Dodo NBN when you bundle with electricity
  • Direct debit available
  • Live chat available

Basic Plan Information

Top pick: Gas

Everyday Rewards Variable

$730 /year

  • Receive up to 5,000 Everyday Rewards points after 45 days, then 1 point per $1 ongoing
  • Direct debit available
  • No disconnection fees
  • No credit card fees
  • Live chat available
  • Mobile app to track usage and manage your plan

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Best electricity and gas providers in VIC

Top pick: Electricity

Super Saver Residential Single

$1,200 /year

30% less than reference price

  • Access to CovaU Reward for discounts and specials offers from 4,500+ businesses
  • $50 refer a friend credit
  • Monthly billing available
  • Australian-based customer support
  • Live chat available

Energy Fact Sheet

Top pick: Gas

BOOST Residential

$1,520 /year

  • Monthly billing available
  • No disconnection fees
  • No credit card fees
  • Australian-based customer support
  • Live chat available

Energy Fact Sheet

Best electricity provider in QLD

Top pick: Electricity

Residential Market

$1,610 /year

18% less than reference price

  • Save $10 a month on your NBN plan when you bundle electricity and internet with Dodo
  • Direct debit available
  • Live chat available

Basic Plan Information

Top pick: Gas

Residential Value Saver

$730 /year

  • $75 sign-up credit for new customers
  • Access to discounts via AGL Rewards
  • Bundling discounts on mobile, internet and energy
  • Monthly billing available
  • Direct debit available
  • No disconnection fees
  • No credit card fees
  • Live chat available
  • Mobile app to track usage and manage your plan

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Best electricity and gas providers in SA

Top pick: Electricity

eSelect

$2,080 /year

9% less than reference price

  • Monthly billing available
  • Direct debit available
  • Australian-based customer support
  • Live chat available
  • Mobile app to track usage and manage your plan

Basic Plan Information

Top pick: Gas

Residential Value Saver

$960 /year

  • Get $35 off selected AGL NBN plans every month for 12 months when you bundle with AGL gas
  • Access to discounts via AGL Rewards
  • Monthly billing available
  • Direct debit available
  • No disconnection fees
  • No credit card fees
  • Live chat available
  • Mobile app to track usage and manage your plan

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Best electricity and gas providers in the ACT

Top pick: Electricity

Power Up

$1,470 /year

32% less than reference price

  • Australia-based customer support
  • No lock-in contract
  • Direct debit available

Basic Plan Information

Top pick: Gas

Living Energy Saver

$920 /year

  • 2023 Finder Customer Satisfaction Award winner for gas (national)
  • Direct debit available
  • No disconnection fees
  • No credit card fees
  • Australian-based customer support

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Best electricity provider in TAS

Top pick: Electricity

Online Member

$2,070 /year
$197.88 membership fee included

10% less than reference price

Green Company
  • $50 credit for you and your friend when you sign up using their name
  • 2023 Finder Green Award winner for Green Energy Retailer of the Year
  • Monthly billing available
  • Direct debit available
  • Australian-based customer support
  • 100% carbon neutral

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Best gas provider in WA

Top pick:
Gas

Alinta Fair Go 35

$556 /yr

  • 35% discount on gas usage charges for 2 years
  • Highly commended for gas in WA in Finder's 2023 Customer Satisfaction Awards
  • Local customer support
  • Option to earn 1 Flybuys point per $1 spent
  • No mobile app for plan management
  • Good to know. Most people living in Western Australia aren't able to choose their electricity provider due to the way energy is regulated by the state government.

Our methodology: How we researched the best energy providers

Finder's energy experts tasked themselves with finding the best electricity and gas plan for each state (where applicable).

  • We compared electricity and gas plans from 20+ providers across the different states. The top 5 plans in each state were chosen based on their competitive pricing.
  • Each plan in our state-based shortlist was given a value score which took into account specific features from each provider. These included local customer support, live chat options, mobile app availability, whether it charged a credit card fee or had any deals on offer. We also checked if it was a winner or finalist in Finder's 2022 Customer Satisfaction Awards and had any standout green credentials.
  • Our top picks were finalised based on how well they did across each of the features listed.

Why you can trust Finder's energy experts

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We've done the work

We've reviewed hundreds of energy plans and written 200+ guides to help you navigate the Aussie energy market. Our experts are seen on TV, print and digital media.
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We're reliable

Our product database with plans and offers from 20+ providers is updated daily. Our guides are regularly reviewed and fact-checked.
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In the last 3 years, we've helped over 1.39 million people compare energy plans by explaining features clearly and simplifying confusing terms and conditions.

How do you find the best energy plan?

To find the best energy plan, you should consider the following factors:

  • Energy usage: Keep your last bill handy so you can see check your energy consumption plus usage and supply charges. This will help you compare energy plans.
  • Reference price or Victorian Default Offer: This is the benchmark pricing set by energy regulators in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA and the ACT to help you compare electricity plans.
  • Discounts: Look out for sign up credits and other conditional discounts (pay on time and direct debit discounts) that can help you reduce your energy bill further.
  • Fees: You'll want to check any extra fees the provider charges. This can include move-in fees, credit card fees, disconnection and reconnection charges plus paper bill fees.
  • Customer support options: Some providers only allow you to call them for help while others may offer a mix of local customer support and live chat options.

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