When comparing energy plans, it’s important to understand what a comparison percentage means so you can make an informed choice.

When we advertise electricity plans, we’re required by law to compare the plan to a government reference price. This is a benchmark price known in ACT, NSW, SA, and parts of QLD as the reference price. In Victoria, it’s the Victorian Default Offer (VDO) reference price.

The idea is that all energy providers use the same benchmark prices, so you can easily compare one plan against another when you’re shopping around.

In this way, the comparison percentages are meant to help you compare offers. They aren’t a discount off your energy bill. To compare rates, search using your address and open the electricity rates section.

For more about how energy pricing and discounts work, head to our Pricing explained page.

Explore and compare electricity rates and gas rates to find the plan rates that best suit your needs. Understanding your energy costs is simple:

• Electricity rates: You pay a set amount every day to stay connected to the electricity network, plus a cost for the amount of electricity you use, measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh).
• Gas rates: Just like electricity, you pay a daily rate for a gas connection and then pay for the amount of gas you use, measured in megajoules (MJ).

These rates will vary based on the energy plan you choose, your meter type, and your distributor. Let us help you compare energy rates by looking up the specific rates for your address.

If you’re looking for great deals on natural gas and electricity, online is a great place to go. We sometimes have online-only offers, which you can’t get through our sales team over the phone.

Different online offers come and go, so make sure you’re checking in regularly to see what electricity and natural gas deals are available.

When it comes to choosing the right electricity or natural gas plan, you need to understand what the differences are from one plan to the next.

We offer 4 main energy plans to choose from.

Origin Go Variable

Origin Go Variable can help you budget right. Offering flexible ways to pay and the freedom to add GreenPower or switch to another plan at any time, it’s an easy choice.

Origin Everyday Rewards Variable

Collect Everyday Rewards points and watch points turn into dollars off your shopping!

Origin Basic (Origin Supply in WA)

Origin Basic is our no-frills plan. It doesn’t have to be renewed. So if you like the idea of a plan you can set and forget, Origin Basic could be for you.

In some states and territories, Origin Basic prices are the same as government benchmark electricity prices. You can find out more about government benchmark rates at our Pricing explained page.

Origin Go Solar Variable

The plan to take up when you’re looking for a great rate electricity plan and you want solar with that! Enjoy a higher than standard variable feed-in tariff (FIT) (until your daily export limit is reached), variable rates and flexible ways to pay. It’s a 12 month plan and we give you lots of notice when it’s time to renew.

Origin Solar Boost

Tailored specifically to homes with solar panels and those who want to export their solar power. You get a higher feed-in tariff (FIT) for the energy your solar system exports back to the grid (until your daily export limit is reached). You can check if you could benefit from a higher FIT at our feed-in tariff page.

The estimated prices you see with each electricity or natural gas plan don’t include any concessions or rebates that may apply to you. You can add these in yourself, either when you sign up or in My Account later. See energy concessions you could be eligible for.