Alinta Energy: Gas and Electricity Offers, How to Subscribe, and Contact Information
Alinta Energy is an Australian energy gentailer company that services the states of Western Australia, as well as Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales, and Queensland. Due to regulations, offers differ between Western Australia and the rest of the regions they service. Continue reading for information about Alinta Energy's energy plans for Western Australia or click here for information about energy plans in Victoria, South Australia, NSW, and Queensland and decide if Alinta Energy is the best choice of energy provider in Australia for your household.
Overview of Alinta Energy
Alinta Energy is a gentailer Australian energy company, owned by Chow Tai Fook Enterprises. Alinta Energy was first founded in 2011 as Alinta, though parts of the company date back to the 1950s.
Alinta Energy got its start as the State Energy Commission of Western Australia until 1995 when it was disaggregated into its separate gas and electricity parts, leading to the creation of AlintaGas. It then became Alinta Limited before settling for its current name, Alinta Energy.
In 2017, Alinta Energy was acquired by Chow Tai Fook Enterprises and remains so today.
Alinta Energy in Western Australia: Gas offers, contact information, and how to subscribe to a plan
Alinta Energy got its start in WA, and today their retail market is split between Western Australia for gas retail, and the National Electricity Market which WA is not part of.
For customers in Western Australia, continue to read about Alinta offers, contact information and more. For customers in Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales, and Queensland on the other hand, continue below for information about offers available to you.
Alinta Energy in Western Australia: Natural Gas Offers
Alinta Energy only retails natural gas to residential customers in Western Australia.
Alinta Energy has three natural gas plans. Each deal comes with quarterly billing, no lock-in contracts or exit fees, flexible billing options, and flexible payment options.
| Plan Name | Fair Go 25 | Sports Pack Gas Plan | Fair Go 35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage Off | 25% off gas usage charges based on standard residential gas prices | Includes Kayo Basic (up to $300 value) plus discounted gas rates | 35% off gas usage charges based on standard residential gas prices |
| Benefit Period | 3 year benefit period | Access Kayo Basic for 12 months | 1 year benefit period |
Contact Alinta Energy in Western Australia
You can find all the ways to contact Alinta Energy in our Contact Alinta Energy Guide.
Western Australian customers can get in touch with Alinta Energy by calling the following numbers between 7 am and 7 pm weekdays and 8 am to 12 pm weekends local time.
- 13 13 58 - Free from any local WA landlines
- 1800 677 945 - Alinta Energy Western Australia interstate number
- +61 8 9210 2005 for customers overseas
Residential customers in Western Australia can also contact Alinta Energy customer service through email or by sending mail to:
Alinta Energy
Locked Bag 55
Perth WA BC 6849
How to Subscribe to or Move with Alinta Energy in Western Australia
To subscribe to Alinta Energy in Western Australia, you will need to submit an application online which will need to include your name, address, the name of anyone else you want on the energy bill, as well as rental agreement if you lease.
Customers, either new or existing, of Alinta Energy, can move with Alinta by filling out a moving house form. With one business day's notice, you can have natural gas to your new property the day you move in. Existing customers can disconnect their current property from Alinta Natural Gas with this disconnection form.
10 Day Cooling Off PeriodAustralia law allows all energy subscribers a 10-business-day cooling off period after subscribing to an energy service, during which you can cancel your service at any time without penalty
Alinta Energy bill payment in Western Australia
For its customers in Western Australia, Alinta Energy provides several methods for paying bills, including on the phone, online, by mail, and in-person.
| Method | How to Pay | What You Need |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | Call 1300 360 900 | A credit card, your personal energy bill for the amount due and your 10-digit payment number, and something to record the payment receipt for your personal records |
| Online | Pay Online | A credit card, your personal energy bill for the amount due and your 10-digit payment number, and something to record the payment receipt for your personal records |
| BPAY | Over the phone or internet through your financial institution | Alinta Energy Biller Code 2733 and your 10-digit personal payment number |
| Direct Debit | Call 13 13 58 to set up, or download and mail this form. | If you do not already have direct debit set up, you will need to do so before using this payment method |
| Alinta Energy Locked Bag 1000 PERTH WA 6001 |
Personal cheque payable to AlintaEnergy and payment slip | |
| In-person (POSTbillpay®) | Any Australian post office | Cash, cheque, or EFTPOS |
Alinta Energy in the NEM
Alinta Energy has expanded its energy service to include the National Electricity Market which consists of QLD, NSW, SA, and VIC. Alinta Energy provides gas and electricity to customers in New South Wales, South Australia, and Victoria, and offers electricity only to customers in Queensland.
For information about offers, as well as how to contact and move with Alinta Energy in one of these states, continue reading below.
Alinta Energy gas and electricity plans in the NEM
Alinta Energy offers gas and electricity plans for customers in Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, and Victoria. Customers in Queensland only have access to electricity plans through Alinta, and energy savings depend on your location.
Alinta Energy has two plans available, for either gas or electricity. Exact savings with Alinta Energy depend on where you live, but electricity savings could be up to 17% less than the reference price. With Alinta Energy gas, you get simple, low, discounted rates.
Alinta Energy’s No-Fuss energy plan (available in South Australia) and Home Deal Energy (available in Queensland, NSW, and Victoria) for gas or electricity offers greater savings, flexible billing, and payment, as well as no lock-in contracts or exit fees.
For sports fans, Alinta Energy offers the Sports Pack Energy Plan with Kayo, which gives customers up to 12 months of Kayo Basic, as well as streaming of 50 sports on up to two devices.
| Sports Pack with Kayo | No-Fuss | HomeDeal Energy |
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*Exact savings may differ between postcode and energy distributor
Get in Touch with Alinta Energy
Customers can get in touch with Alinta Energy by calling 13 37 02 between 8 am and 9 pm weekdays and Saturday between 9 am and 6 pm. Customers overseas looking to get in touch with Alinta Energy call the direct number +618 6254 3506.
All post can be mailed to:
Alinta Energy
PO Box 16196
Collins Street West VIC 8007
Subscribe to an Alinta Energy gas or electricity plan
To subscribe to Alinta Energy you will need to submit an application online, choose your state and follow the instructions. Your application will need to include your name, address, identification, the name of anyone else you want on the energy bill, as well as rental agreement if you lease.
Looking to Change?Under Australian law, energy customers are entitled to a 10-business-day cooling off period after subscribing to a new energy service. During this time customers can cancel their energy plan for any reason, without penalty. After the 10-day period, customers who wish to cancel might incur an exit fee. To disconnect your Alinta Energy service after the cooling-off period, call 13 37 02.
How to pay your Alinta Energy bill
Alinta Energy has multiple ways to pay bills for customers within the NEM, with flexible billing methods available. Customers facing financial hardship, who might not be able to pay their bills, should contact Alinta Energy immediately to discuss their options for help paying their energy bills.
| Method | How to Pay | What You Need |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | Call 13 37 02 and select option 4 | A credit card, your personal energy bill for the amount due and your 10-digit payment number, and something to record the payment receipt for your personal records |
| Online | Pay Online | A credit card, your personal energy bill for the amount due and your 10-digit payment number, and something to record the payment receipt for your personal records |
| BPAY | Over the phone or internet through your financial institution | Alinta Energy Biller Code 168 930 and your 10-digit personal payment number |
| Direct Debit | Set up online, or download and mail this form 8only available in SA and Vic. | If you do not already have direct debit set up, you will need to do so before using this payment method |
| The address is shown on your payment slip | Personal cheque payable to AlintaEnergy and payment slip | |
| In-person (POSTbillpay®) | Any Australian post office | Cash, cheque, or EFTPOS |
Alinta Energy customer reviews
Reviews of Alinta Energy are mixed and customers are recommended to do their own research before choosing an energy provider as individual circumstances can affect experiences with energy providers. Product Review customers give Alinta Energy 1.8 out of 5 stars, while TrustPilot customers give Alinta Energy 2.5 out of 5 stars. While some Alinta customers are very happy with customer service and cite their bills being significantly cheaper, others cite difficulty in getting requests processed and higher bills once switched.
