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The NSW government deregulated electricity in July 2014 and gas in July 2017, which means government regulation around energy was removed and energy providers could offer competitive plans. However, some areas in NSW are still regulated as it’s difficult for energy retailers to provide energy plans across a large area with sparse populations.
Competitive energy plans for customers in deregulated areas are referred to as market offers. These are plans that have been packaged up by energy providers, and often come with discounts and benefit periods. You can choose between plans, which will vary in price depending on the energy provider.
As a customer in a deregulated zone, you can get energy bundles from one provider, or separate electricity and gas plans from different energy providers. You may be able to get the “cheapest” electricity and gas plan in your area by getting separate plans, whereas bundles offer you the convenience of dealing with one provider. Find out more about the cheapest electricity providers in your area.
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If you’re in a regulated area, the government will offer you a “standing offer”, which is a basic plan with a price that has been agreed upon by the government and the company that supplies your energy (also known as a distributor). You won’t be able to choose between competitive plans as you can if you were in a deregulated zone.
There are two primary costs that you have to pay for energy:
However, depending on your distribution network, energy provider and tariff(s), these charges will vary in price.
Customers in NSW may have access to the following electricity tariffs, which can change how you’re charged for your energy usage:
If you have a smart meter installed at your premises and you’re connected to a time-of-use tariff, you should be able to take advantage of cheaper energy rates (off-peak) during quieter times of the day or weekends. Peak, off-peak and shoulder time periods vary in accordance with your energy distributor.
A controlled-load tariff has a lower rate that’s applied during off-peak hours – generally overnight. This type of tariff is designed for larger household appliances with high energy consumption, like an underfloor (slab) heater, pool pump or electric hot water system. In NSW, there are two controlled-load tariffs available: Controlled Load 1 and Controlled Load 2.
The type and price of your controlled load tariff will depend on the distribution network you are connected to.
Electricity is charged at a flat rate for five to nine hours overnight on weekdays, with additional hours on weekends. Controlled Load 1 is ideal for appliances with high energy consumption, such as an electric hot water system that can be heated overnight between the hours of 10pm and 7am.
Electricity is charged at a flat rate for 10 to 18 hours on weekdays, with additional hours on weekends. Controlled Load 2 is designed for appliances with high energy consumption, like a pool pump where supply can be consumed all times during the week, except for 7am to 9am and 5pm to 8pm.
The times above are indicative and to be used as a guide only. Each distribution network may change times at their discretion.
Distributors are the energy companies that connect your residential or business property to powerlines, poles, pipelines and meters. In cases of power outages or broken energy meters, your distributor is responsible for fixing it. Who your distributor is depends on the area in which you live.
Electricity in NSW is generated by three distributors – Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy and Essential Energy – each responsible for a particular region (network) of the state.
You can find the energy company in NSW that’s responsible for distributing your energy below.
| Electricity distributor | Distribution zone |
| Ausgrid | Sydney, the Central Coast, and Hunter regions |
| Endeavour Energy | Greater Western Sydney, the Blue Mountains, the Southern Highlands and the Illawarra region of NSW. |
| Essential Energy | Essential energy covers 95% of the state geography. |
There are a few gas distributors that manage the pipelines in different areas of the state, in a similar way to how electricity is broken up into different distribution zones.
| Gas distributor | Distribution zone |
| Jemena Gas Networks | Illawarra, Sydney, Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Southern highlands, Hunter, Riverina, Central West and Orana. |
| Evoenergy (formerly ActewAGL) | Queanbeyan, Bungendore, Nowra |
| Australian Gas Networks | Albury, Murray Valley, Riverina, Temora, Cooma and Bombala |
| APT Allgas Energy | Tweed heads |
| Central Ranges Pipeline | Tamworth |
Note that this list of distributors and distribution zones for gas networks in NSW is subject to change and accurate as of November 2020.
Energy providers (also known as retailers) are companies that bill you for your energy consumption. There are many electricity suppliers in New South Wales to choose from. You can switch electricity providers as frequently as you’d like, although this may incur exit fees depending on your plan.
N.B. We don’t compare energy products from all retailers on this list as we don’t compare all brands in the market or all products offered by all brands. Information about the partners we currently compare is available here.
* The information provided above is based in the postcodes of 2000, 2250 and 2300 with distributors Ausgrid and Endeavour and is accurate as of 1 March 2021. Data sourced from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER).
The following retailers can offer both electricity and gas; however, they may not necessarily offer both in certain suburbs. The following electricity and gas providers in NSW may offer a bundle of both electricity and gas, or just gas depending on your area.
Furthermore, some of the following providers may offer both, but not in the same area. For example, an electricity and gas provider may offer only gas in suburb A, and both electricity and gas in suburb B. Compare gas providers in NSW to find out which providers are available in your area.
Gas in NSW is supplied by three distributors – Australian Gas Network, Jemena and Allgas Energy – each also responsible for a particular region (network) of the state.
N.B. We don’t compare energy products from all retailers on this list as we don’t compare all brands in the market or all products offered by all brands. Information about the partners we currently compare is available here.
* The information provided above is accurate as of 1 March 2021. Data sourced from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Victoria.
Sydney, which now runs on 100% renewable energy,1 has multiple energy providers that offer plans for you to choose from. You can see which electricity providers retail energy in Sydney by reviewing the list below.
N.B. We don’t compare energy products from all retailers on this list as we don’t compare all brands in the market or all products offered by all brands. Information about the partners we currently compare is available here.
* The information provided above is based in the postcode of 2000 and is accurate as of 24 February 2021. Data sourced from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER).
Roughly in the middle between Sydney and Newcastle is the Central Coast. As of 2020 it was home to 345,809 Australians spread out across 1,680km2 The Central Coast is also home to the following energy providers. You can see which electricity providers retail energy in Central Coast by reviewing the list below.
N.B. We don’t compare energy products from all retailers on this list as we don’t compare all brands in the market or all products offered by all brands. Information about the partners we currently compare is available here.
* The information provided above is based in the postcode of 2250 with distributors Ausgrid and Endeavour and is accurate as of 25 February 2021. Data sourced from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER).
In 2014 and 2015 Newcastle’s Energy and Resource Management team received state and national awards for their energy efficiency. They were also the finalist for the United Nations’ Sustainability Leadership Award.3
Beyond recognised efforts in energy efficiency, there is also healthy competition with a range of electricity providers offering plans to Newcastle residents. You can see which electricity providers retail energy in Newcastle by reviewing the list below.
N.B. We don’t compare energy products from all retailers on this list as we don’t compare all brands in the market or all products offered by all brands. Information about the partners we currently compare is available here.
* The information provided above is based in the postcode of 2300 and is accurate as of 1 March 2021. Data sourced from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER).
Electricity prices in NSW can vary from city to city. This is because the variety of energy providers in NSW that are available to you will vary depending on where you live. Find out which is the cheapest electricity provider in NSW by clicking through the cities below.
However, to find the most suitable plan for your circumstances, compare electricity in NSW with our energy comparison service. You can compare estimate total costs to find the cheapest NSW electricity in your area.
Your bill amount will depend on how much electricity you use, and the usage charges in your energy plan. As an example of how these can differ, let’s take a look at energy plans in Sydney.
| Provider | Plan | Annual Cost (inc. discounts) | Annual Cost (excl. discounts) | Discount Benefit Period | Contract Term |
| ReAmped Energy | ReAmped Advance – Time of Use | $1,210.00 | $1,210.00 | None | None |
| GloBird Energy | GLOSAVE Residential (Flexible Rate) – Ausgrid | $1,220.00 | $1,320.00 | None | None |
| Mojo Power | All Day Breakfast | $1,230.00 | $1,230.00 | None | None |
| Elysian Energy | Elysian Market Residential Simple Plan (NAG) | $1,240.00 | $1,390.00 | None | None |
| Electricity in a Box | NSW Home TOU EA025 | $1,250.00 | $1,250.00 | None | None |
| Nectr | Nectr Friends Clean Time of Use | $1,250.00 | $1,400.00 | 1 year | Ongoing |
| Tango Energy | Home Select | $1,340.00 | $1,340.00 | 1 year | Ongoing |
| Origin Energy | Origin Go | $1,340.00 | $1,340.00 | 1 year | Ongoing |
| Kogan Energy | Kogan Energy Market Offer | $1,340.00 | $1,340.00 | None | None |
| Powershop | Shopper Market Offer | $1,350.00 | $1,440.00 | None | None |
| Momentum Energy | Smile Power Flexi EA011 | $1,350.00 | $1,350.00 | None | None |
| Radian Energy | GTG Ausgrid Residential TOU | $1,370.00 | $1,370.00 | None | None |
| Alinta Energy | HomeDeal (Single Rate) | $1,380.00 | $1,380.00 | None | None |
| Future X Power | Smart Flat – Time of Use | $1,380.00 | $1,380.00 | 1 year | Ongoing |
| Powerclub | Powerbank Home Flat | $1,380.00 | $1,380.00 | None | None |
| 1st Energy | 1st Saver Plus – Time of Use | $1,390.00 | $1,560.00 | Ongoing | Ongoing |
| Energy Locals | Online Member – Anytime | $1,390.00 | $1,390.00 | None | None |
| OVO Energy | The One Plan | $1,410.00 | $1,410.00 | None | None |
| AGL | Residential Essentials | $1,420.00 | $1,420.00 | 1 year | Ongoing |
| Sumo | Sumo Assure Residential Transitional TOU | $1,420.00 | $1,420.00 | Ongoing | Ongoing |
| Click Energy | Click Flora | $1,430.00 | $1,430.00 | None | None |
| Locality Planning Energy | LPE Principal Offer | $1,440.00 | $1,440.00 | None | None |
| Simply Energy | NSW Simply NRMA Blue 21% Discount Elec | $1,450.00 | $1,450.00 | Ongoing | Ongoing |
| Bright Spark Power | Aussie Flat Rate Plan | $1,450.00 | $1,450.00 | None | 1 Year |
| EnergyAustralia | Total Plan Home | $1,460.00 | $1,460.00 | 1 year | Ongoing |
| Powerdirect | Powerdirect Residential Rate Saver | $1,460.00 | $1,460.00 | 1 year | Ongoing |
| CovaU | Freedom Plus – Residential Ausgrid Single | $1,470.00 | $1,470.00 | None | None |
| Glow Power | Glowpower Saver – Single Rate | $1,470.00 | $1,470.00 | None | None |
| Diamond Energy | Everyday Renewable Saver | $1,480.00 | $1,640.00 | None | None |
| Dodo Power & Gas | Residential Market | $1,490.00 | $1,490.00 | None | None |
| Red Energy | Living Energy Saver | $1,510.00 | $1,510.00 | None | None |
| Enova Energy | Enova Community Plus | $1,520.00 | $1,560.00 | Ongoing | Ongoing |
| Social Energy | Social Energy Basic Plan | $1,580.00 | $1,580.00 | None | None |
| Discover Energy | Ausgrid Residential TOU Standing Offer (EA025) | $1,600.00 | $1,600.00 | None | None |
| People Energy | Standing Retail Contract SR | $1,830.00 | $1,830.00 | None | None |
* The prices and information provided above are based on a house with two to three adults with no solar panels or pool and in the postcode of 2000 and are accurate as of 24 February 2021. Data sourced from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER). Plans and prices are subject to change.
| Provider | Plan | Annual Cost (inc. discounts) | Annual Cost (excl. discounts) | Discount Benefit Period | Contract Term | Distributor |
| ReAmped Energy | ReAmped Advance – Time of Use | $1,210.00 | $1,210.00 | None | None | Ausgrid |
| GloBird Energy | GLOSAVE Residential (Flexible Rate) – Ausgrid | $1,220.00 | $1,320.00 | None | None | Ausgrid |
| Mojo Power | All Day Breakfast | $1,230.00 | $1,230.00 | None | None | Ausgrid |
| Elysian Energy | Elysian Market Residential Simple Plan (NAG) | $1,240.00 | $1,390.00 | None | None | Ausgrid |
| Electricity in a Box | NSW Home TOU EA025 | $1,250.00 | $1,250.00 | None | None | Ausgrid |
| Nectr | Nectr Friends Clean Time of Use | $1,250.00 | $1,400.00 | 1 year | Ongoing | Ausgrid |
| Tango Energy | Home Select | $1,340.00 | $1,340.00 | 1 year | Ongoing | Ausgrid |
| Origin Energy | Origin Go | $1,340.00 | $1,340.00 | 1 year | Ongoing | Ausgrid |
| Kogan Energy | Kogan Energy Market Offer | $1,340.00 | $1,340.00 | None | None | Ausgrid |
| Powershop | Shopper Market Offer | $1,350.00 | $1,440.00 | None | None | Ausgrid |
| Momentum Energy | Smile Power Flexi EA011 | $1,350.00 | $1,350.00 | None | None | Ausgrid |
| Radian Energy | GTG Ausgrid Residential TOU | $1,370.00 | $1,370.00 | None | None | Ausgrid |
| Future X Power | Smart Flat – Time of Use | $1,380.00 | $1,380.00 | 1 year | Ongoing | Ausgrid |
| Alinta Energy | HomeDeal (Single Rate) | $1,380.00 | $1,380.00 | None | None | Ausgrid |
| Powerclub | Powerbank Home Flat | $1,380.00 | $1,380.00 | None | None | Ausgrid |
| 1st Energy | 1st Saver Plus – Time of Use | $1,390.00 | $1,560.00 | Ongoing | Ongoing | Ausgrid |
| Energy Locals | Online Member – Anytime | $1,390.00 | $1,390.00 | None | None | Ausgrid |
| OVO Energy | The One Plan | $1,410.00 | $1,410.00 | None | None | Ausgrid |
| AGL | Residential Essentials | $1,420.00 | $1,420.00 | 1 year | Ongoing | Ausgrid |
| Sumo | Sumo Assure Residential Transitional TOU | $1,420.00 | $1,420.00 | Ongoing | Ongoing | Ausgrid |
| Click Energy | Click Flora | $1,430.00 | $1,430.00 | None | None | Ausgrid |
| Locality Planning Energy | LPE Principal Offer | $1,440.00 | $1,440.00 | None | None | Ausgrid |
| Simply Energy | NSW Simply NRMA Blue 21% Discount Elec | $1,450.00 | $1,450.00 | Ongoing | Ongoing | Ausgrid |
| Bright Spark Power | Aussie Flat Rate Plan | $1,450.00 | $1,450.00 | None | 1 year | Ausgrid |
| EnergyAustralia | Total Plan Home | $1,460.00 | $1,460.00 | 1 year | Ongoing | Ausgrid |
| Powerdirect | Powerdirect Residential Rate Saver | $1,460.00 | $1,460.00 | 1 year | Ongoing | Ausgrid |
| CovaU | Freedom Plus – Residential Ausgrid Single | $1,470.00 | $1,470.00 | None | None | Ausgrid |
| Glow Power | Glowpower Saver – Single Rate | $1,470.00 | $1,470.00 | None | None | Ausgrid |
| Diamond Energy | Everyday Renewable Saver | $1,480.00 | $1,640.00 | None | None | Ausgrid |
| Dodo Power & Gas | Residential Market | $1,490.00 | $1,490.00 | None | None | Ausgrid |
| Red Energy | Living Energy Saver | $1,510.00 | $1,510.00 | None | None | Ausgrid |
| Enova Energy | Enova Community Plus | $1,520.00 | $1,560.00 | Ongoing | Ongoing | Ausgrid |
| Social Energy | Social Energy Basic Plan | $1,580.00 | $1,580.00 | None | None | Ausgrid |
| Discover Energy | Ausgrid Residential TOU Standing Offer (EA025) | $1,600.00 | $1,600.00 | None | None | Ausgrid |
| People Energy | Standing Retail Contract SR | $1,830.00 | $1,830.00 | None | None | Ausgrid |
| Elysian Energy | Elysian Market Residential Simple Plan (NEN) | $1,200.00 | $1,350.00 | None | None | Endeavour |
| ReAmped Energy | ReAmped Advance – Time of Use | $1,220.00 | $1,220.00 | None | None | Endeavour |
| GloBird Energy | GLOSAVE Residential (Flexible Rate) – Endeavour | $1,220.00 | $1,330.00 | None | None | Endeavour |
| Electricity in a Box | NSW Home TOU N71 | $1,260.00 | $1,260.00 | None | None | Endeavour |
| Nectr | Nectr Friends Clean | $1,300.00 | $1,450.00 | 1 year | Ongoing | Endeavour |
| Momentum Energy | Smile Power Flexi N71 | $1,310.00 | $1,310.00 | None | None | Endeavour |
| Mojo Power | All Day Breakfast | $1,310.00 | $1,310.00 | None | None | Endeavour |
| Kogan Energy | Kogan Energy Market Offer | $1,330.00 | $1,330.00 | None | None | Endeavour |
| Tango Energy | Home Select | $1,380.00 | $1,380.00 | 1 year | Ongoing | Endeavour |
| Click Energy | Click Flora | $1,390.00 | $1,390.00 | None | None | Endeavour |
| Energy Locals | Online Member – Anytime | $1,390.00 | $1,390.00 | None | None | Endeavour |
| Powerclub | Powerbank Home Flat | $1,390.00 | $1,390.00 | None | None | Endeavour |
| Bright Spark Power | Aussie Flat Rate Plan | $1,410.00 | $1,410.00 | None | 1 year | Endeavour |
| AGL | Residential Essentials | $1,420.00 | $1,420.00 | 1 year | Ongoing | Endeavour |
| Alinta Energy | HomeDeal (Single Rate) | $1,420.00 | $1,420.00 | None | None | Endeavour |
| OVO Energy | The One Plan | $1,420.00 | $1,420.00 | None | None | Endeavour |
| Powershop | Shopper Market Offer | $1,430.00 | $1,520.00 | None | None | Endeavour |
| Radian Energy | GTG Endeavour Residential TOU | $1,430.00 | $1,430.00 | None | None | Endeavour |
| Glow Power | Glowpower Saver – Single Rate | $1,440.00 | $1,440.00 | None | None | Endeavour |
| Sumo | Sumo Assure Residential | $1,440.00 | $1,440.00 | Ongoing | Ongoing | Endeavour |
| Future X Power | Market Offer – Smart Flat | $1,450.00 | $1,450.00 | 1 year | Ongoing | Endeavour |
| Origin Energy | Origin Go | $1,460.00 | $1,460.00 | 1 year | Ongoing | Endeavour |
| EnergyAustralia | Total Plan Home | $1,470.00 | $1,470.00 | 1 year | Ongoing | Endeavour |
| Locality Planning Energy | LPE Principal Offer | $1,470.00 | $1,470.00 | None | None | Endeavour |
| 1st Energy | 1st Saver Plus – Time of Use | $1,480.00 | $1,650.00 | Ongoing | Ongoing | Endeavour |
| Red Energy | Living Energy Saver (TOU Seasonal – N71) | $1,490.00 | $1,490.00 | None | None | Endeavour |
| Dodo Power & Gas | Residential Market | $1,490.00 | $1,490.00 | None | None | Endeavour |
| Powerdirect | Powerdirect Residential Rate Saver | $1,490.00 | $1,490.00 | 1 year | Ongoing | Endeavour |
| Enova Energy | Enova Community Plus | $1,520.00 | $1,550.00 | Ongoing | Ongoing | Endeavour |
| Social Energy | Social Energy Basic Plan | $1,540.00 | $1,540.00 | None | None | Endeavour |
| Diamond Energy | Everyday Renewable Saver | $1,610.00 | $1,780.00 | None | None | Endeavour |
| CovaU | Freedom Plus – Residential Endeavour Single | $1,630.00 | $1,630.00 | None | None | Endeavour |
| People Energy | Standing Retail Contract SR | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | None | None | Endeavour |
| Discover Energy | Endeavour Energy Residential Single Rate Standing Offer | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | None | None | Endeavour |
* The prices and information provided above are based on a house with two to three adults with no solar panels or pool and in the postcode of 2250 with distributors Ausgrid and Endeavour and are accurate as of 25 February 2021. Data sourced from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER). Plans and prices are subject to change.
| Provider | Plan | Annual Cost (inc. discounts) | Annual Cost (excl. discounts) | Discount Benefit Period | Contract Term |
| ReAmped Energy | ReAmped Advance – Time of Use | $1,210.00 | $1,210.00 | None | None |
| GloBird Energy | GLOSAVE Residential (Flexible Rate) – Ausgrid | $1,220.00 | $1,320.00 | None | None |
| Mojo Power | All Day Breakfast | $1,230.00 | $1,230.00 | None | None |
| Elysian Energy | Elysian Market Residential Simple Plan (NAG) | $1,240.00 | $1,390.00 | None | None |
| Electricity in a Box | NSW Home TOU EA025 | $1,250.00 | $1,250.00 | None | None |
| Nectr | Nectr Friends Clean Time of Use | $1,250.00 | $1,400.00 | 1 year | Ongoing |
| Tango Energy | Home Select | $1,340.00 | $1,340.00 | 1 year | Ongoing |
| Origin Energy | Origin Go | $1,340.00 | $1,340.00 | 1 year | Ongoing |
| Kogan Energy | Kogan Energy Market Offer | $1,340.00 | $1,340.00 | None | None |
| Powershop | Shopper Market Offer | $1,350.00 | $1,440.00 | None | None |
| Momentum Energy | Smile Power Flexi – EA011 | $1,350.00 | $1,350.00 | None | None |
| Radian Energy | GTG Ausgrid Residential TOU | $1,370.00 | $1,370.00 | None | None |
| Alinta Energy | HomeDeal (Single Rate) | $1,380.00 | $1,380.00 | None | None |
| Future X Power | Smart Flat – Time of Use | $1,380.00 | $1,380.00 | 1 year | Ongoing |
| Powerclub | Powerbank Home Flat | $1,380.00 | $1,380.00 | None | None |
| 1st Energy | 1st Saver Plus – Time of Use | $1,390.00 | $1,560.00 | Ongoing | Ongoing |
| Energy Locals | Online Member – Anytime | $1,390.00 | $1,390.00 | None | None |
| OVO Energy | The One Plan | $1,410.00 | $1,410.00 | None | None |
| AGL | Residential Essentials | $1,420.00 | $1,420.00 | 1 year | Ongoing |
| Sumo | Sumo Assure Residential Transitional TOU | $1,420.00 | $1,420.00 | Ongoing | Ongoing |
| Locality Planning Energy | LPE Principal Offer | $1,440.00 | $1,440.00 | None | None |
| Simply Energy | NSW Simply NRMA Blue 21% Discount Elec | $1,450.00 | $1,450.00 | Ongoing | Ongoing |
| Bright Spark Power | Aussie Flat Rate Plan | $1,450.00 | $1,450.00 | None | 1 year |
| EnergyAustralia | Total Plan Home | $1,460.00 | $1,460.00 | 1 year | Ongoing |
| Powerdirect | Powerdirect Residential Rate Saver | $1,460.00 | $1,460.00 | 1 year | Ongoing |
| CovaU | Freedom Plus – Residential Ausgrid Single | $1,470.00 | $1,470.00 | None | None |
| Glow Power | Glowpower Saver – Single Rate | $1,470.00 | $1,470.00 | None | None |
| Diamond Energy | Everyday Renewable Saver | $1,480.00 | $1,640.00 | None | None |
| Dodo Power & Gas | Residential Market | $1,490.00 | $1,490.00 | None | None |
| Red Energy | Living Energy Saver | $1,510.00 | $1,510.00 | None | None |
| Enova Energy | Enova Community Plus | $1,520.00 | $1,560.00 | Ongoing | Ongoing |
| Social Energy | Social Energy Basic Plan | $1,580.00 | $1,580.00 | None | None |
| Discover Energy | Ausgrid Residential TOU Standing Offer (EA025) | $1,600.00 | $1,600.00 | None | None |
| People Energy | Standing Retail Contract SR | $1,830.00 | $1,830.00 | None | None |
* The prices and information provided above are based on a house with two to three adults with no solar panels or pool and in the postcode of 2300 and are accurate as of 1 March 2021. Data sourced from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER). Plans and prices are subject to change.
The cost of electricity in NSW will usually depend on which tariff (time-of-use, controlled load, single rate), energy provider and distribution network your home or business is connected to. According to the Australian Energy Market Commission, the average annual electricity bill in NSW for a typical residential customer in 2021-22 was $1,172.4
The typical customer, in this case, is a two-person household that uses electricity and gas on a market offer with a total annual consumption of 4,215kWh. As everyone’s energy usage is different, and there are a variety of energy plans on offer in NSW, it’s difficult to get an average figure of the average electricity bill.
We can use the Default Market Offer (DMO) to get an idea of how much you could be charged for electricity. The DMO is a cap on the maximum you can be charged for electricity, which is based on the average energy usage and supply charges in your area.
| DMO prices for residential customers in NSW 2021-22 | |
| Distribution zone | Residential prices on a single rate tariff |
| Ausgrid | $1,393 p.a. – based on annual usage of 3,900kWh |
| Essential Energy | $1,690 p.a. – based on annual usage of 4,600kWh |
| Endeavour Energy | $1,907 p.a. – based on annual usage of 4,900kWh |
Source: Australian Energy Regulator, Australian Government. Final Determination: Default Market Offer Prices 2021-22. Accessed 24 May 2021.
If you’re on the DMO, you could be missing out on discount offers and more competitive usage rates. You can compare electricity and gas plans in NSW for free using our online comparison tool.
Establishing who the best energy provider in NSW for solar is will depend on what you need. You might just be looking for a good tariff with a standard feed-in tariff that you can rely on to work with your solar panels to power your home. Alternatively, you might want a higher feed-in tariff where you get paid more by your provider for any excess electricity your solar panels create.
However, even if an energy provider in NSW has a great tariff for your solar, it’s important to consider that this plan may have smaller discounts compared to regular energy plans, and the electricity you do use from the grid may be charged at a higher rate.
We have simplified your quest to find cheaper energy by listing some of the prices available in your area. Although it may be tempting to only look at the cheapest rates, it’s also a great idea to compare electricity plans in NSW by discounts, usage rates and the length of contracts before making a decision.
The “best” electricity deal for you will be one that suits your financial circumstances, energy consumption habits and living situation. However, if you’re simply looking for the cheapest electricity rates in NSW, see our list of cheapest electricity in different cities.
Some NSW residents, such as concession card holders, will be eligible for a gas or electricity rebate from the NSW Government, regardless of which energy provider they’re with. You can learn more about electricity rebates available across Australia with our handy resource.
NSW implemented the NSW Renewable Energy Action Plan over five years, starting in 2013 and finishing in 2018. It included Australia’s first large-scale solar farms, which were built at Nyngan and Broken Hill. Over these five years, the proportion of electricity that’s generated from wind and solar every year was tripled.5 Sydney now runs entirely on renewable energy.1
The NSW government has also unveiled the Net Zero Plan Stage 1: 2020-2030 as part of efforts to reduce emissions by 100% by 2050. The plan for 2020 to 2030 involves investments in emissions reduction and renewable energy.6
1 City of Sydney (2020). We’ve made the switch to 100% renewable energy. Accessed 2 June 2021.
2 Central Coast Council (2019). Welcome to the Central Coast NSW Community Profile. Accessed 2 June 2021
3 City of Newcastle (2020). Awards. Accessed 2 June 2021.
4 AEMC (2020). NSW power prices trending down for another three years. Accessed 2 June 2021.
5 Department of Energy, New South Wales Government (2020). Renewable energy Action Plan. Accessed 2 June 2021.
6 Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, New South Wales Government (2020). Net Zero Plan Stage 1: 2020-2030. Accessed 2 June 2021.
As the General Manager of Utilities at Compare the Market, Brett Mifsud is our resident expert in energy. He believes in educating NSW customers about the everchanging gas and electricity market so they can get the most out of their energy plans.
With more than 10 years of experience in the energy sector across energy exploration, production and sales, Brett hopes to change the energy landscape in Australia through comparison services. He holds a Master of Business Process Management from QUT and has led operational and project teams in the energy industry to deliver transformative change across sales, customer service, marketing and energy meter reading and billing. Brett also guest lectures at The University of Queensland.
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