Compare Electricity Rates Victoria

Victorian energy providers compete by offering energy bill savings. GoSwitch is the convenient energy price comparison service, where you can compare electricity rates in Victoria and switch to a plan that better suits your home and lifestyle.

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Whether you live in regional Victoria or the Melbourne CBD, you will want the best possible energy rates. If you are looking for better electricity rates for your current home, or are moving to a new place and checking out energy offers, you can save money by comparing energy plans.

The GoSwitch price comparison service will locate energy retailers and electricity plans that are specific to your postcode in Victoria, NSW, Qld, and other Australian states and territories. We compare the incentives of trusted electricity retailers who consistently offer deals below the Victorian default offer. Compare online with GoSwitch.

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Cheapest energy rates in Victoria

A price comparison search can locate some of the cheapest energy rates in Victoria and Melbourne. At GoSwitch, we take the service one step further by helping you tailor the deal to your specific preferences. Every household is different, and GoSwitch will help you connect with progressive energy companies. Your priorities may include:

  • Lower electricity prices
  • Carbon-neutral energy usage
  • Solar feed-in tariffs
  • Bundle electricity/gas plans
  • Smart meter advantages

There is also a range of Victoria Energy Rebates available for pensioners and those on lower incomes. Make sure to ask your electricity retailer about rebates if you think you may qualify.

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Is electricity expensive in Victoria?

Charges (tariffs) are primarily made up of electricity supply charges and electricity usage charges. The electricity is measured in kilowatts per hour (kW/h), and electricity retailers are free to charge competitive rates. These supply and usage charges are responsible for most costs associated with household and small business electricity bills.

Major GoSwitch distributor and retailer partners include Energy Australia, AGL, Dodo and 1st Energy, so you are guaranteed to find good deals well below the Victorian Government market offer. These companies offer a wide range of incentives, features, and ways to personalise your electricity or gas bill.

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Understanding your electricity bill - Peak and Off-Peak

Fixed daily supply charges come from regional electricity distributors, while variable usage charges come from your chosen electricity retailer. Here are some ways to adapt electricity use and save on energy bills.

Single rate tariffs – A good plan if you want the kW/h charge to remain the same 24/7.

Time of use tariffs – Peak, shoulder, and off-peak rates for different times of the day.

Controlled load tariffs – Useful for stand-alone appliances, such as a hot water cylinder.

Retailers thrive in the competitive Victorian electricity market by adjusting their market offer, kW/h usage charges, time of use charges, and other charges. Your new energy plan should include an understanding of your household electricity usage times during the day, night, and weekends.

In addition, you should always keep an eye out for special contract features, discounts, and incentives that are specifically designed to attract new customers. In fact, in the deregulated energy market, GoSwitch recommends checking back annually for new, improved, and updated energy deals. Discounts include:

Conditional discounts – apply when specific conditions are met, such as on-time bill payment.

Guaranteed discounts – apply for the entire contract term, without additional conditions.

No lock-in contracts

With GoSwitch, you get to speak to an energy expert who can help you set up the right contract for your home or business. A GoSwitch energy price comparison search will find highly competitive electricity and gas deals for your postcode, with contract incentives that include direct debit bill payment discount, zero exit fees, and green-power initiatives.

At GoSwitch, we understand that Australians move often, and customers expect flexibility and hassle-free adaptability. A five-minute GoSwitch price comparison can make it happen. In fact, GoSwitch is Australia’s favourite energy retailer comparison service for customers in Vic, NSW, Qld, SA, Tas, and the ACT. In other words, you can use the 100% free GoSwitch service to help you make a smooth transition on your next interstate move.

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Renewable energy – what you need to know

Solar energy is a money saver in Melbourne and regional Victoria, where there is plenty of warm sunlight most days of the year. Progressive retailers buy solar energy feed-in tariffs back to be used in the grid. After the initial setup cost, a solar power system will start paying for itself with lower monthly electricity bills.

Solar energy and green-power initiatives can power a lot of Vic electricity needs. GoSwitch can locate renewable energy initiatives for a green power carbon-neutral electricity plan. We identify conscientious electricity suppliers and distributors who offer renewable energy incentives as part of a carbon-neutral system. Here are some advantages to consider.

  • Save on monthly bills
  • Sell feed-in tariffs back to the grid
  • Use or sell solar energy, with no wasted energy
  • Be less reliant on electricity networks and infrastructure
  • Purchase a quality solar panel system that can last for 25 years
  • An attractive solar power system will increase the resale value of your home
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Pre-paid pricing structure

With a pre-paid electricity or gas plan, you pay the bill ahead of time. This system works by estimating the amount of energy you are likely to use, based on your past usage or the usage of similar households. The balance of unused power can roll over into the next billing period. Pre-paid energy plans remove the potential for energy cost ‘bill shock’ at the end of your bill cycle.

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Discounts on offer

When looking for ways to cut electricity and gas bills, there are lots of questions worth asking your GoSwitch energy expert, including:

  • Are there incentives to stay with my current energy retailer?
  • Are there incentives offered by competing retailers?
  • Are there conditions attached?
  • Are the incentives for the lifetime of the contract?
  • What happens to the contract when the incentives expire?
  • Do the discounts apply to the entire electricity bill?
  • Are there exit fees for early contract termination?
  • Which plan offers flexibility to suit my specific needs?
  • Can I bundle electricity & gas in one deal?
  • Can I earn solar energy feed-in tariffs?
  • Are there green-power renewable energy options?
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How to get cheaper energy rates

You may be able to save by sticking with your current provider. However, there are lots of extras offered by competing retailers, and GoSwitch will give you all the knowledge required to make a savvy energy deal move. The deregulated Victorian energy market is where energy leaders strike the best deals and finding the one that suits your household and lifestyle is easier than ever with GoSwitch.

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Plan information and different plans on offer in Victoria

With multiple players in the deregulated market, you can exercise your power by reviewing your electricity rates periodically. It’s easier than ever to switch to a more suitable provider, with GoSwitch advantages for finding a better electricity plan including:

  • Comparing a wide range of plans using the GoSwitch comparison service.
  • Speaking to a GoSwitch energy expert if you require any energy plan advice.
  • Undertaking your own search with GoSwitch, totally free of charge.
  • Allowing GoSwitch to do the math for you and show you where you will save.
  • Choosing from regulated and deregulated Victorian energy options.

Go Switch can help you find a better deal

GoSwitch will locate electricity retailers in Victoria that offer useful and cost-effective energy discounts. With GoSwitch, you are assisted by an energy expert. Best of all, our service to you is 100% free, and the savings are all yours to keep.

The online GoSwitch price comparison service is your alternative to spending hours or days wading through the offers of competing retailers. With GoSwitch, you get to see all the best offers on a single page and can compare the features with your current plan. Compare electricity rates in Victoria with GoSwitch, and find a better deal.

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Comparison services – How Go Switch Can Help

Prices fluctuate often. GoSwitch recommends you check back periodically to get the best possible energy deal. We believe in making energy affordable, and the powerful GoSwitch energy comparison tool delivers the latest deals in real-time. You can factor in special deal features plus government incentives and discounts.  Switch to a better electricity contract without delay, in three simple steps with GoSwitch.

  1. Make an energy usage profile for your home. Include peak and off-peak electricity usage plus your overall billing cycle.
  2. Let GoSwitch compare deals in your area. We investigate savings opportunities to get the results you want.
  3. Allow your GoSwitch energy consultant to help you set up the new account for a smooth transition and immediate savings.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Comparing Electricity Rates In Victoria

Energy companies in the deregulated market are highly competitive. Being the cheapest and staying the cheapest isn’t easy, but it is easy to connect with a company that will deliver great value electricity rates for your home, including GST, courtesy of GoSwitch.

Price comparison is about much more than cheapest electricity rates. Victoria is a large Australian state requiring serious infrastructure to deliver power to homes and businesses. Victorian energy compares for your postcode with GoSwitch will locate retailers offering great electricity rates well below the Victorian default offer (VDO).

Well-established electricity companies with plenty of market influence tend to offer consistently competitive deals. GoSwitch partners with well-known electricity retailers with a reputation for fair prices and customer satisfaction.

Simply enter your postcode into the GoSwitch search engine. Check your eligibility with different electricity retailers in your area and switch for better electricity rates.