Compare Energy South Australia
Find an Energy Plan in SA : TOP 3 | July 2024
Rates based on electricity distributor for Adelaide (5000) with average usage of 14.5kWh/day
Power House
Online Member
Assure Residential
Compare Energy South Australia
Rates based on electricity distributor for Adelaide (5000) with average usage of 14.5kWh/day
Power House
Online Member
Assure Residential
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.
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.
Energy Provider + Plan | Estimated Yearly Price | Discount off Reference Price | Additional Information |
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Powershop Energy Power House | $1,847 / year | -17% | Benefits: Solar Feed-In & GreenPower Daily Supply Charge: 102.77c/day |
Energy Locals Online Member | $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 | $2,069 / year | -7% | Benefits: Solar Feed-In & GreenPower Daily Supply Charge: 99.00c/day |
Origin Energy Go Variable | $2,073 / year | -6% | Benefits: Solar Feed-In, GreenPower & Smart Meter Compatible Daily Supply Charge: 97.80c/day |
Lumo Energy Basic Plan | $2,085 / year | -6% | Benefits: Solar Feed-In & GreenPower Daily Supply Charge: 100.96c/day |
Red Energy Living Energy Saver | $2,107 / year | -5% | Benefits: Solar Feed-In & GreenPower Daily Supply Charge: 106.70c/day |
Alinta Energy HomeSaver | $2,118 / year | -4% | Benefits: Solar Feed-In & GreenPower Daily Supply Charge: 99.65c/day |
AGL Energy Value Saver | $2,118 / year | -4% | Benefits: Solar Feed-In & GreenPower Daily Supply Charge: 110.35c/day |
Ovo Energy The One Plan | $2,143 / year | -3% | Benefits: Solar Feed-In & GreenPower Daily Supply Charge: 126.50c/day |
Dodo Gas & Power Residential Standing Offer | $2,153 / year | -3% | Benefits: Solar Feed-In & GreenPower Daily Supply Charge: 126.37c/day |
Momentum Energy Nothing Fancy Electricity | $1,158 / year | -3% | Benefits: Solar Feed-In & GreenPower Daily Supply Charge: 154.77c/day |
EnergyAustralia Standing Offer | $2,230 / year | +1% | Benefits: Solar Feed-In & GreenPower Daily Supply Charge: 113.52c/day |
Engie Energy Engie Standing Elect | $1,260 / year | +2% | Benefits: Solar Feed-In & GreenPower Daily Supply Charge: 121.46c/day |
1st Energy Standing Offer | $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.
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.
Rank | Energy Provider + Plan | Estimated Yearly Price | Additional Information |
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CovaU Energy Freedom Residential Single | $1,070 / year | Benefits: No Lock-In Contract Daily Supply Charge: 90.33c/day | |
Alinta Energy HomeSaver Gas | $1,090 / year | Benefits: 1 Year Benefit Period Daily Supply Charge: 65.71c/day | |
Lumo Energy Basic Gas Plan | $1,110 / year | Benefits: No Lock-In Contract Daily Supply Charge: 89.93c/day | |
Red Energy Living Energy Saver | $1,150 / year | Benefits: No Lock-In Contract Daily Supply Charge: 89.93c/day | |
AGL Energy Residential Value Saver | $1,170 / year | Benefits: No Lock-In Contract Daily Supply Charge: 90.14c/day | |
Origin Energy Go Variable | $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 | $1,390 / year | Benefits: No Lock-In Contract Daily Supply Charge: 101.20c/day | |
Engie Energy Standing Gas Plan | $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 October 2024.
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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:
SA Electricity Provider | Electricity | Gas |
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AGL | ||
Alinta Energy | ||
Amber Electric | ||
Dodo | ||
EnergyAustralia | ||
Energy Locals | ||
Lumo Energy | ||
Momentum Energy | ||
Origin Energy | ||
OVO Energy | ||
Powershop | ||
Red Energy | ||
Simply Energy |
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
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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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.
If you’re interested in investing in solar energy for your home in Adelaide, SA, you’re in luck. The average cost of solar panels in the state is lower than the national average, according to SolarChoice June 2021 solar price report, which takes into account solar rebates available through the Renewable Energy Target small-scale certificates, and includes GST.
3kW | 5kW | 7kW | 10kW | |
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Adelaide, SA | $3,350 | $4,420 | $6,010 | $8,670 |
National | $4,270 | $5,640 | $7,440 | $10,390 |
Valid October 2024.
South Australia is one of the most popular estates to get into solar. In 2021, SA set a world record in managing to generate more than 100% of the electricity demand only with solar.
For this reason, multiple providers are looking to promote their SA solar feed-in tariffs as many SA households have solar panels.
This is a list with the best SA solar feed-in tariffs:
Provider Name | Minimum Solar FiT (kWh) | Maximum Solar FiT (kWh) |
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Energy Australia | 8.5c | 10.0c |
Origin Energy | 6.0c | 20.0c |
AGL | 6.0c | 12.0c |
Energy Locals | 6.5c | 9.0c |
Sumo Energy | 8.0c | 8.0c |
Alinta Energy | 8.0c | 8.0c |
1st Energy | 8.0c | 8.0c |
Simply Energy | 5.5c | 6.0c |
CovaU Energy | 5.5c | 5.5c |
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Usually, energy providers will offer a higher feed-in tariff rate for a lower discount off the reference price and vice versa. Choosing a feed-in tariff rate depends on the size of your solar PV system, and your lifestyle.
For this reason, it's best to compare the feed-in tariff rate versus the overall discount offered from the reference price. We recommend using the table below to compare rates with the table above.
Solar Rebates in South AustraliaYou may qualify for a solar rebate if you add solar panels to your property. See all South Australia Solar Rebates here.
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.
Distributor | Service District | Emergency Number | General Number |
SA Power Networks (electricity) | All of South Australia | 131 366 | 131 261 |
Australia Gas Networks (SA)(gas) | All of South Australia | Gas leak:1800 GAS LEAK Fault1800 898 220 | 1300 001 001 |
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.
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:
If you are interested in renewable energy and transitioning your home to solar, South Australia also offers a solar rebate.
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