Compare Origin Energy Plans

Origin offers electricity, natural gas, and solar energy plans for residential customers, along with dual-fuel options that bundle electricity and gas under one account. LPG bottle delivery is available nationally through Origin across all states and territories. The right plan type depends on what energy sources your property uses and how you prefer to manage your bills.

Across their residential range, Origin offers four core plan types:

1. Electricity plans cover your home’s power supply on either a flat tariff or a time-of-use tariff. A daily supply charge applies regardless of usage, and a controlled load tariff is available for high-draw appliances like hot water systems and pool pumps.
2. Natural gas plans are available for homes connected to the gas network, covering cooking, heating, and hot water. Origin supplies gas plans across NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, the ACT, and WA.
3. Dual-fuel plans bundle electricity and gas together, which can simplify billing into a single account.
4. Solar energy plans are for households with rooftop solar panels. These plans include a solar feed-in tariff, which is a credit applied to your bill for excess power you export back to the grid.

GreenPower is an optional add-on available across Origin’s electricity plans for customers who want to offset their energy use with accredited renewable energy.

Origin Energy electricity rates vary by state, distributor zone, and tariff type. Rather than publishing specific rates, which the AER reviews and updates each financial year, the most reliable approach is to compare Origin’s pricing against the Default Market Offer (DMO), the reference price the AER sets as the benchmark for standing offer contracts. In Victoria, the equivalent is the Victorian Default Offer (VDO), set by the Essential Services Commission.

Every Origin electricity plan includes two core cost components:

• Usage charges, billed per kWh consumed, at either a flat rate or a time-of-use rate. Under a time-of-use rate, peak periods typically apply on weekdays during morning and evening demand windows, with lower off-peak rates applying overnight and on weekends.
• A daily supply charge, a fixed fee for being connected to the grid, regardless of how much energy you use.

For context, the AER set the 2025-26 DMO reference price at $1,965 per year for a typical Sydney household using 3,900 kWh annually, and $2,143 per year for a typical Brisbane household using 4,600 kWh annually, both inclusive of GST.

Comparing any Origin plan against these benchmarks is a practical way to assess value. GoSwitch lets you do that by postcode in minutes, with current electricity rates from Origin and other energy providers side by side.

Beyond the base plan, Origin offers a range of extras through the Origin Rewards program, available to customers via the Origin app or My Account. The perks vary depending on which plan you hold, so it is worth checking what applies to your specific account.

Current rewards and extras include:

• Everyday Rewards points – Earn up to 10,000 bonus points on sign-up with select plans, plus 1 point for every $1 (including GST) charged for usage and supply on an ongoing basis.
• Fuel savings – Save up to 10 cents per litre at EG locations by combining the Origin app offer with Woolworths fuel vouchers and EG in-store purchases.
• Origin Spike – A free program for eligible customers with a remotely readable smart meter. Customers who reduce energy use during a nominated SpikeHour earn one Energy Happy Hour, which is up to 10 kWh of free electricity for residential accounts at a time they choose, excluding 4pm to 9pm.
• Movie discounts – Access discounted tickets at participating Australian cinema chains through the Origin Rewards program.
• Brand discounts – Ongoing offers from retailers including JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys, Temple and Webster, and Endota.
• Referral credits – Refer a friend to Origin home energy and both parties receive a $50 bill credit if the new customer pays their first bill. Business referrals attract a $200 bill credit each.

Plans can be managed through the Origin app, including payment options such as direct debit, BPAY, and monthly billing. Availability of specific rewards depends on your plan and whether your property meets the eligibility requirements for programs like Spike.

Origin offers electricity plans with solar feed-in tariffs for households with rooftop solar panels. A feed-in tariff (FiT) is a credit applied to your bill for each kilowatt hour of excess solar power exported back to the grid. Rates are set by individual retailers, vary by state, and are reviewed annually. For 2025-26, Origin has set its Victorian feed-in tariff at 1 cent per kWh.

Households that export high volumes of solar power may want to look at Origin’s Solar Boost plan, which offers a tiered feed-in tariff mapping by state for the first 8 kWh exported per day. The most important thing to assess when comparing solar plans is not the feed-in tariff rate alone.

A high FiT paired with a high energy usage rate can leave you no better off. Comparing both figures together gives a clearer picture of actual annual savings.

Small business electricity customers can access electricity and natural gas plans from Origin across NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, and the ACT. Business plans include single-rate and time-of-use tariff options, with usage and supply charges structured differently from residential accounts to reflect typical business operating hours and demand.

Businesses that registered their ABN within the last six months may be eligible for Origin’s Business Starter Bonus, which offers up to $1,000 in electricity bill credits over the first 30 days when switching or moving to an Origin business electricity plan.

There is no retailer-specific senior discount available through Origin. That said, eligible seniors and concession card holders across NSW, VIC, QLD, and SA can access state government energy concessions and rebates that apply to their electricity bill, regardless of which retailer they are with.

Current rebates for eligible customers include:

• NSW Seniors Energy Rebate: $200 per year for Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holders.
• NSW Low Income Household Rebate: $285 per year for Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card, and DVA Veteran Gold Card holders.
• QLD Electricity Rebate: $386.34 per year (GST inclusive) for eligible pensioners, Health Care Card holders, veterans, and Queensland Seniors Card holders. Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holders are not eligible for this rebate.
• VIC Annual Electricity Concession: a 17.5% discount on electricity usage and supply charges for eligible concession card holders.
• SA Energy Bill Concession: up to $281.78 per year for eligible concession card holders. SA concession customers may also be eligible for the South Australian Concessions Energy Discount Offer (SACEDO), which provides 20% off electricity usage and supply charges. The current SACEDO contract is held by Origin Energy, meaning eligible SA concession customers can access this discount directly through an Origin plan.

Rebate eligibility and amounts are set by state governments and reviewed annually. The federal Energy Bill Relief Fund, which provided a broader household rebate, ended on 31 December 2025 and has not been replaced by a universal scheme.

On Trustpilot, Origin holds a score of 4.4 out of 5 based on over 26,000 Australian customer reviews as of April 2026. Positive feedback consistently highlights helpful staff and smooth plan changes. Recurring criticisms include phone wait times and pricing that does not always sit below what competing retailers offer.

The more useful question is not whether Origin is good in general, but whether your specific plan is still competitive. Energy prices change each financial year, and a plan that offered good value two years ago may no longer sit below the AER reference price. Here are 9 good reasons to change energy retailers if you are weighing up a switch.

Renewing a plan without comparing first is the step most customers skip, and it can mean staying on a rate that no longer reflects the best available market offer. Origin does not charge exit fees, so switching electricity providers carries no financial penalty.

Before renewing, check your current usage rate, daily supply charge, and when your benefit period ends. Then follow these steps:

Review your latest bill to confirm your current tariff type and annual kWh consumption.
1. Enter your postcode into GoSwitch to compare current Origin plans and alternatives side by side.
2. Select the plan that suits your usage and complete the switch online.

Your new plan takes effect without any disruption to your electricity or gas supply.

Two minutes. That is how long a comparison takes with GoSwitch. Enter your postcode, review usage rates, daily supply charges, and solar feed-in tariffs side by side, then switch online without paperwork or supply disruption. If you are moving house, connecting energy at your new address before your connection date keeps you off a standing offer by default.

GoSwitch is free to use and covers residential and small business customers across NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, and the ACT. Compare Origin Energy plans today and find out if there is a better deal waiting at your postcode.