Get started with a new electricity or gas connection
To get your property connected for the very first time, you’re in the right place.
Here, you can also make changes to your meter (including for solar), and learn more about removing or abolishing your supply. To move with Origin or switch from another provider, simply choose a business or home energy plan and sign up online.
Important: New electricity and gas connection Christmas cut-off dates
New electricity connections 2024 cut-off dates
Victoria: 25th November 2024
QLD, SA, ACT, NSW: Meter installations and supply connection requests will continue with the exception of public holidays, however all jobs may be delayed due to reduced staff over the Christmas period.
New gas connections 2024 cut-off dates
SCR | OE 2024 |
Multinet | 18-Oct-24 |
APA | 18-Oct-24 |
Jemena Gas | 18-Oct-24 |
Ausnet | 8-Nov-24 |
MFX | OE 2024 |
Multinet | MFX submit upon gas line install – business as usual with the exception of public holidays |
APA | 6-Dec-24 |
Jemena Gas | 18-Oct-24 |
Ausnet | 6-Dec-24 |
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New energy connections
Get electricity and natural gas connected to your new home, small business or building site.
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Change energy supply
Change your electricity or natural gas supply or meter, including getting ready for solar.
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Remove energy supply
Remove or abolish an electricity or natural gas supply.
Track your request
If you submitted a request online, you can check their status, or ask a question.
Origin Connect
If you do a lot of energy requests, Origin Connect is the quickest way for you to submit requests, track their progress and transfer accounts.
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Fees and charges
The full list of fees and charges for your state.
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Find your distributor
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Energy pricing
Electricity and natural gas energy prices for each state.
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Timeframes
The timeframes that apply for your connection or change request.