Compare Electricity & Gas in Adelaide | See SA Plans & Rates

Looking for information about the SA Energy Market? You are in the right place! SA is the most Australian estate with the most expensive energy rates and one with no shortage of electricity providers, which is why it can be a bit overwhelming to delve into it. With this guide, we bring you the key aspects you should look for when choosing the best energy provider in South Australia right from the start.

Compare Electricity Plans South Australia

How much you pay for electricity will ultimately boil down to your energy plan and type of tariff, so you must stay up to date with the best offers in the market as you could be paying more than your neighbour for the same energy usage! If you don't know what type of tariff you are in, the easiest way to find out is reading your bill.

South Australia has some of the highest energy prices across the country. However, South Australia is also part of the deregulated National Electricity Market which means you are free to switch energy provider whenever you like.

Compare Gas Plans South Australia

As the biggest city in South Australia, comparing gas prices in Adelaide is important to ensure you’re getting the best gas plan available. Below, you can compare gas prices, to find the cheapest gas plan and provider for you.

SA Energy Providers

Thanks to South Australia’s deregulation of the energy market, and implementation of full retail contestability, residents of the state have many choices in energy providers and the ability to compare and switch energy providers and find the best plan for their household.

Below, we list some of the providers available in the state, as well as the fuel types they offer:

There are more than 24 energy providers that sell energy in South Australia. South Australia has some of the cheapest and greenest small energy retailers, as well several well-known larger energy providers.

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South Australia Default Market Offer (DMO)

When comparing energy plans and providers, you’ve probably seen the reference price or Default Market Offer mentioned. The DMO is the electricity tariff set by the Australian government, used to cap energy prices and help consumers compare energy plans. While the DMO was first introduced to help those paying the historic Standing Offer, it is not always the cheapest offer available.

The Default Market Offer helps energy consumers in two ways:

 To protect consumers from exponential energy prices if they choose not to engage with the energy market and instead remain on the DMO. While the DMO doesn’t necessarily offer the cheapest energy rates on the market it does prevent energy providers from charging you more if you don’t qualify for, or choose not to subscribe to, a discounted Market Offer.

 To inform consumers about energy plan prices and how much less (or in some instances more) expensive an energy retailers market offer is, compared to the standard offer. This is often shown as “X% off the Reference Price” in the details about an energy providers electricity plan.

In South Australia, the Default Market Offer for residents connected to the SA Power network on a single rate tariff is $2,279 as of July 2023

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Solar Energy in South Australia

South Australia boasts some of the highest renewable energy generation in Australia in Australia. In 2020, over 50% of all the state’s energy came from renewable resources, second only to Tasmania’s 96% renewable energy generation. With this achievement, South Australia now has the goal of hitting 100% renewable energy by 2030. Read more below to learn about South Australia solar initiatives and renewable energy.

Energy Distributors in South Australia

SA Power Networks distributes energy to all of South Australia as well as maintains and repairs the power lines.

Your energy retailer (provider) is who you pay for your energy contract, however, it’s the distributor who supplies energy to your home. During a power outage or a gas/electricity emergency you should always call your energy distributor.

Average Electricity Costs in South Australia

South Australian’s pay some of the highest energy rates in the country, with the average annual electricity cost reaching over $1,750 per year, while households with pools shouldn’t be surprised if they pay over $2,000 per year on electricity alone.

However, by utilizing energy-saving techniques, you can reduce your electricity and gas usage to lower your energy bills.

Energy Rebates & Concessions in South Australia

To help residents with the rising cost of electricity in the state, the South Australian government offers a few energy concessions and rebates to assist households. However, if you’re having difficulty paying your energy bills, it’s best that you first call your energy provider to discuss all your options.

Some of the rebates in South Australia include:

• Energy Bill Concessions SA: Up to $226.67 per year
• Medical Heating and Cooling Concession SA: Up to $226.67 per year
• Cost of Living Concession SA: Between $105.40 and $210.70
• Energy Concession Discount Offer through Origin (South Australia): 20% off their electricity bill and 11% off their gas bill

If you are interested in renewable energy and transitioning your home to solar, South Australia also offers a solar rebate.