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Compare electricity, gas and solar plans from many of Australia’s biggest providers to see if you can save on energy at RateCity.
- Free to use to help find the right energy plan for you
- See if you can save with plans from some of Australia’s biggest providers
- Compare and switch in minutes
Currently available in NSW, ACT, SA, Vic, parts of Qld, Tas & WA (only gas). Not available in Ergon Area (QLD), NT and embedded networks or non-quotable meters
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How to compare energy plans with RateCity
See if you can save in just three steps
1. Get started
Answer a few quick questions to help us find the right plans for you.
2. Compare and save
We'll provide a list of energy plans that could work for you so you can easily compare your options.
3. It's easy to switch
See something you like? We’ll help you switch to your new plan in just a few simple online steps.
Why compare at RateCity?
- No cost to you
Using our comparison tool to help you find the right product is free.
- Variety of providers
Compare plans from a large database of providers, big and small.
- Latest data
Data is updated daily to ensure you’re getting the latest and most accurate information.
Can I switch energy providers?
If you live in a location with multiple providers and aren’t on an embedded network, you can switch providers as and when you wish. Just make sure first that you will not incur exit fees or lose conditional discounts by leaving your current provider. You can do this by reading your contract or plan information document. Comparing with RateCity can help you find the best plan for your needs and make the switch to a new plan and provider quickly and easily.
Meet our energy expert
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Mark Bristow is RateCity's Senior Finance Content Producer, and an experienced analyst, researcher, and producer. While primarily focused on Australian mortgage and home loan expertise, he has experience across energy, home and travel insurances. Mark has been a journalist and writer in the financial space for over ten years, previously researching and writing commercial real estate at CoreLogic. In the years since, Mark has worked for the Winning Group, Expedia, and has seen articles published at Lifehacker and Business Insider. Mark has also completed RG 146 (Tier 1), making him compliant to provide general advice for general insurance products like car, home, travel and health insurance, as well as giving him knowledge of investment options such as shares, derivatives, futures, managed investments, currencies and commodities.
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