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.

Selectra's Recommendation: Electricity Plans in South Australia, 2024

Energy Provider + Plan	Estimated Yearly Price	Discount off Reference Price	Additional Information
Powershop Energy Power House   1300 560 964 Sign Up Now Sign Up Now	$1,847 / year	-17%	Benefits: Solar Feed-In & GreenPower     Daily Supply Charge: 102.77c/day
Energy Locals Online Member   1300 560 964 Sign Up Now Sign Up Now	$1,856 / year	-16%	Benefits: Solar Feed-In & GreenPower     Daily Supply Charge: 114.00c/day
SUMO Energy Assure Residential	$1,985 / year	-10%	Benefits: Solar Feed-In & Smart Meter Compatible     Daily Supply Charge: 99.00c/day
Tango Energy eSelect   1300 560 964 Sign Up Now Sign Up Now	$2,069 / year	-7%	Benefits: Solar Feed-In & GreenPower     Daily Supply Charge: 99.00c/day
Origin Energy Go Variable   1300 560 964 Sign Up Now Sign Up Now	$2,073 / year	-6%	Benefits: Solar Feed-In, GreenPower & Smart Meter Compatible     Daily Supply Charge: 97.80c/day
Lumo Energy Basic Plan   1300 560 964 Sign Up Now Sign Up Now	$2,085 / year	-6%	Benefits: Solar Feed-In & GreenPower     Daily Supply Charge: 100.96c/day
Red Energy Living Energy Saver   1300 560 964 Sign Up Now Sign Up Now	$2,107 / year	-5%	Benefits: Solar Feed-In & GreenPower     Daily Supply Charge: 106.70c/day
Alinta Energy HomeSaver   1300 560 964 Sign Up Now Sign Up Now	$2,118 / year	-4%	Benefits: Solar Feed-In & GreenPower     Daily Supply Charge: 99.65c/day
AGL Energy Value Saver   1300 560 964 Sign Up Now Sign Up Now	$2,118 / year	-4%	Benefits: Solar Feed-In & GreenPower     Daily Supply Charge: 110.35c/day
Ovo Energy The One Plan   1300 560 964 Sign Up Now Sign Up Now	$2,143 / year	-3%	Benefits: Solar Feed-In & GreenPower     Daily Supply Charge: 126.50c/day
Dodo Gas & Power Residential Standing Offer   1300 299 513 Sign Up Now Sign Up Now	$2,153 / year	-3%	Benefits: Solar Feed-In & GreenPower     Daily Supply Charge: 126.37c/day
Momentum Energy Nothing Fancy Electricity   1300 560 964 Sign Up Now Sign Up Now	$1,158 / year	-3%	Benefits: Solar Feed-In & GreenPower     Daily Supply Charge: 154.77c/day
EnergyAustralia Standing Offer   1300 560 964 Sign Up Now Sign Up Now	$2,230 / year	+1%	Benefits: Solar Feed-In & GreenPower     Daily Supply Charge: 113.52c/day
Engie Energy Engie Standing Elect   1300 560 964 Sign Up Now Sign Up Now	$1,260 / year	+2%	Benefits: Solar Feed-In & GreenPower     Daily Supply Charge: 121.46c/day
1st Energy Standing Offer   1300 560 964 Sign Up Now Sign Up Now	$2,304 / year	+4%	Benefits: Solar Feed-In & GreenPower     Daily Supply Charge: 117.70c/day
Pacific Blue Energy Blue First	$1,737 / year	-22%	Benefits: Solar Feed-In & GreenPower     Daily Supply Charge: 90.20c/day
Amber Energy Amber Plan	$1,762 / year	-20%	Benefits: Solar Feed-In & Smart Meter Compatible     Daily Supply Charge: 108.87c/day
Kogan Energy Kogan with Free First	$1,847 / year	-17%	Benefits: Solar Feed-In & Smart Meter Compatible     Daily Supply Charge: 102.77c/day
Nectr Energy 100% Clean	$2,007 / year	-9%	Benefits: Solar Feed-In & Smart Meter Compatible     Daily Supply Charge: 128.70c/day
iO Energy Retail Services iO Sustainable Home Plan	$2,129 / year	-4%	Benefits: Smart Meter Compatible     Daily Supply Charge: 145.00c/day
Diamond Energy Everyday Renewable Saver	$2,163 / year	-2%	Benefits: Solar Feed-In, GreenPower & Smart Meter Compatible   Daily Supply Charge: 88.00c/day
Zen Energy Standing Offer	$2,216 / year	-Same as Reference Price	Benefits: Solar Feed-In, GreenPower & Smart Meter Compatible     Daily Supply Charge: 149.21c/day
Future X Power  Standing Offer	$2,229 / year	+1%	Benefits: Solar Feed-In & Smart Meter Compatible     Daily Supply Charge: 112.61c/day
Next Business Energy NBE Standing Offer - SA Power Networks Anytime	$2,230 / year	+1%	Benefits: Solar Feed-In & Smart Meter Compatible     Daily Supply Charge: 97.35c/day
ReAmped Energy Advance Anytime	$2,273 / year	+3%	Benefits: Solar Feed-In, GreenPower & Smart Meter Compatible     Daily Supply Charge: 88.61c/day
GloBird Energy Standing Offer	$2,375 / year	+7%	Benefits: Solar Feed-In & Smart Meter Compatible     Daily Supply Charge: 148.50c/day

*Figures are for illustrative purposes only and don't compare all products, providers, plan features, offers, or rates. Products are compared like-for-like and any distinctions between products are clearly marked. Not all offers may be available in all locations or distribution networks. Rates based on electricity distributor for Adelaide (5000) with average usage of 4,000kWh/year. Calculations are based on the reference price for this area. Any offers or estimated costs compared are for example purposes only and may change based on your individual circumstances or habits. Selectra advises you to do your own research at energymadeeasy.com before determining if you should sign up for a new energy plan. Offers and availability are subject to change. Read more about Basic Plan Information here. Last Updated July 2024.

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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.

Gas Rates in SA

Rank	Energy Provider + Plan	Estimated Yearly Price	Additional Information
	CovaU Energy Freedom Residential Single	$1,070 / year	Benefits: No Lock-In Contract     Daily Supply Charge: 90.33c/day
	Alinta Energy HomeSaver Gas   1300 560 964 Sign Up Now Sign Up Now	$1,090 / year	Benefits: 1 Year Benefit Period     Daily Supply Charge: 65.71c/day
	Lumo Energy Basic Gas Plan   1300 560 964 Sign Up Now Sign Up Now	$1,110 / year	Benefits: No Lock-In Contract     Daily Supply Charge: 89.93c/day
	Red Energy Living Energy Saver   1300 560 964 Sign Up Now Sign Up Now	$1,150 / year	Benefits: No Lock-In Contract     Daily Supply Charge: 89.93c/day
	AGL Energy Residential Value Saver   1300 560 964 Sign Up Now Sign Up Now	$1,170 / year	Benefits: No Lock-In Contract     Daily Supply Charge: 90.14c/day
	Origin Energy Go Variable   1300 560 964 Sign Up Now Sign Up Now	$1,260 / year	Benefits: 12 Month Benefit Period     Daily Supply Charge: 91.36c/day
	GloBird Energy BOOST Residential Gas	$1,360 / year	Benefits: No Lock-In Contract     Daily Supply Charge: 74.80c/day
	EnergyAustralia Standing Offer   1300 560 964 Sign Up Now Sign Up Now	$1,390 / year	Benefits: No Lock-In Contract     Daily Supply Charge: 101.20c/day
	Engie Energy Standing Gas Plan   1300 560 964 Sign Up Now Sign Up Now	$1,450 / year	Benefits: No Lock-In Contract     Daily Supply Charge: 75.43c/day

Source: Energy providers basic plan. Valid within AGN distribution network. Comparison does not include all available offers. Estimated annual cost includes conditional discount and is based on average usage of 10,986.5Mj/year. Discounts and rates vary depending on location. Calculations are based on the reference price for this area. Any offers or estimated costs compared are for example purposes only and may change based on your individual circumstances or habits. Selectra advises you to do your own research at energymadeeasy.com before determining if you should sign up for a new energy plan. Offers and availability are subject to change. Read more about Basic Plan Information here. Valid November 2024.

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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.

See all Energy Providers in South Australia

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 $2,216 as of July 2024

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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.