Compare Electricity Plans in Victoria

Now that you are familiar with the well-known electricity distributors and gas plans available, you can begin to refine the plan for your postcode. A GoSwitch search will immediately locate energy service providers in your area. Refining your plan may include:

• Choosing fixed or time-of-use electricity rates (also called tariffs or usage charges)
• Comparing the relative benefits of electricity and gas plans
• Choosing a bundle gas & electricity energy deal
• Including internet or phone services with a bundle deal

This is just the start of a GoSwitch electricity price comparison search. Our aim is to make energy affordable for you, and we investigate every means of saving you money on energy bills.

Australians are known to move often and are adaptable to change. However, Aussies also expect a good deal and fair price as part of the service and are always on the lookout for a better standing offer for electricity usage or gas bill savings.

If you are struggling to keep up with rising energy costs, GoSwitch is ready to help. Our service is 100% free to use and the savings are all yours to keep. Here are a few more considerations for cutting costs on electricity rates.

• Government incentives and discounts (rebates). These include the low-income rebate.
• One-off government energy relief concessions for vulnerable households.
• Solar feed-in tariffs. Investigate government incentives for the installation of solar panels.

Your electricity or gas bill will display features such as energy usage charges, peak usage charges and kilowatt per hour charges. Your bill will also contain information about:

Contract term : Retailers often offer discounts if you lock into an energy plan. However, you may benefit from a no lock-in contract.

Cooling-off period : Electricity and gas providers offer a 10-day cooling-off period in case you change your mind.

Terms and conditions : Terms and conditions can vary, and there are savings to be found. GoSwitch can assist.

Eligibility : This is important for gas deals, as natural gas may not be available at your new residence or small business.

Contract length : Savings can be found with flexible contract terms, payment schedules and other features.

Contract incentives : These may include pay-on-time discounts, direct debit payment discounts, off-peak saver discounts, and more.

Contract updates : Your energy retailer should keep you updated regarding services, usage rates, and incentives, and should be contactable online and over the phone.

GoSwitch energy providers such as Energy Australia, AGL and Dodo all offer hugely popular and competitive energy plans for residential customers. We also give you the opportunity to factor in renewable energy that can make a real difference to the environment. Explore GoSwitch energy plan options that offset your carbon footprint by giving directly back to a sustainable ecosystem.

At GoSwitch, we locate energy provider savings on your behalf. We look for the best electricity market offers and lots more. Here are some questions worth asking your GoSwitch consultant.

• Are there incentives available if I stay with my current energy retailer?
• What incentives do other retailers offer?
• Are there conditions attached to the incentives?
• Are the incentives available for the lifetime of the contract?
• What happens when incentives expire?
• Do discounts apply to the entire bill?
• Which plan offers flexibility?
• Does the retailer buy back solar feed-in energy?
• Are time of use discounts included?
• What is the Victorian Default Offer (VDO)?
• What is the reference price?

Victorians are spoilt for choice when it comes to the energy market and energy provider options. From the regional centres of Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong, the border cities of Echuca, Mildura and Wodonga all the way to Melbourne, the culture and sports capital of Australia, there is an energy provider that will suit you and your household.

As in any competitive market, the ability for consumers to benefit comes from two complementary factors:

1. Consumers must regularly review and compare their current deal with what is currently available in the market.
2. If you find a more suitable offering: Switch.

A willingness to review and switch keeps providers striving to offer the best possible electricity arrangements to their customers. If electricity providers know customers are happy to compare and switch, they are less likely to become complacent.