21% less than reference price
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Don't sleep on these providers offering the cheapest electricity plans in August.
21% less than reference price
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21% less than reference price
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19% less than reference price
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Options can get overwhelming which is why we've narrowed down the cheapest plans plans available in SA in August.
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The simple answer is that shopping around can save you on your energy bills. If you don't compare, you won't know whether or not there's any provider offering cheaper prices.
For example, there's a $770 annual price difference between the cheapest and most expensive single rate electricity plans in our database.
Some other reasons to compare include:
When comparing electricity or gas plans from different providers in SA, you'll want to keep some key information in mind:
How much you're charged for your energy use will depend on the type of tariff you're on.
Sometimes the energy distributor and subsequently the retailer may automatically put you on a one of the tariffs we'll be discussing in just a second.
Ulitmately though, you have the power to switch to one that better suits your energy needs.
Households in SA have access to the following tariffs:
Gas tariffs are a little less complex, but your choice is limited. A retailer will put you on either of the two tariffs we're about to list:
Finder compares some of the most popular energy providers in South Australia, including AGL, EnergyAustralia, Origin Energy and Red Energy.
To make it easier, we've broken our lists for electricity and gas into two. However, you'll notice there are some duel-fuel providers, that is they offer both electricity and gas plans.
How much you're charged per kilowatt hour (kWh) in South Australia will depend on your energy provider.
The average charge for single rate tariff plans in our database is around 45 cents per kWh (postcode 5000). The average supply charge sits at 114.8 cents.
Similar to electricity, your gas charges will vary depending on your provider.
The average usage charge for gas plans for SA in our database is 3.19 to 6.82 cents per megajoules (MJ), using postcode 5000 as an example. The average supply charge is 79.7 cents.
Besides the temporary $300 national energy bill relief available to all households in Australia from 1 July, SA has its own energy concessions to help residents keep their bills down.
These are usually available to low-income households, seniors, pensioners and those with medical needs.
For example, you could be eligible for:
You can read our guide to rebates and concessions for more details. Alternatively, your energy retailer will be able to help you assess your eligibility criteria.
The South Australian government deregulated electricity and gas prices on 1 February 2013.
However, the Australian Energy Regulator still sets benchmark prices annually on 1 July to help residential customers and small businesses compare electricity plans. This is also known as the reference price.
For example, if an energy provider in SA offers an 18% discount, it's usually an indication that it's 18% less than the reference price. There is no reference price for gas.
South Australia's fast-paced its renewable energy target, with electricity generation positioned to be sourced from net 100% renewables by 2027.
This is part of SA's commitment to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% by 2030.
More than 379,860 systems had been installed across South Australia as of early July 2023 according to Australia's Clean Energy Regulator, representing more than 2.186 GW of capacity.
But if you don't have solar, you may consider:
GreenPower: Energy providers can't send renewable energy directly from the grid to your home. This is where GreenPower comes in. It's a government program that lets your company buy renewable energy to match your usage, anywhere from 10% to 100%. You just pay a bit extra for this option.
Carbon neutral plans: Some energy plans can offset the carbon emissions from your electricity or gas use at no extra cost to you. Others may offer it as an add-on for a small fee.
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