Changing Electricity and Gas Plan

Ongong00 on 19/10/2019 - 02:58

Hi everyone, i need some help and advise about changing my origin plan to other company because it charged me a lot of money after 12 months discount. I got some discription from them said:
-Peak usage first 10.9 kwh per day it costs me 40,2380 cents which included gst
- Remaining usage 42,944 cents per kwh & 90,80 cents for supply charge per day for electricity.

For gas plan; 4,969 cents for first 49,31 Per MJ - 2,1 cents for remaining usage & 76,69 cents for supply charge per day ( all inc GST)

I am actually newbie for this and got some advise from my co-workers said it is quite high. Could you guys give me some advise and any good offer from other company please. I am living in sa adelaide. Thank you.

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Comments

  • o53djz7qTPY4der on 19/10/2019 - 04:58
    +1

    42,944 cents per kwh

    42944c per kWh? Do you mean $429.44c per kWh or 0.42944c per kWh?

    I think the first thing you need to do is convert your numbers into numbers that can be understood by you and others. This will make it easier to make an objective comparison.

    • jackofspade on 19/10/2019 - 09:56

      It's 42.944 cents per kWh. Some countries use comma instead of decimal point.

  • wei13 on 19/10/2019 - 06:39
    -3

    Try a comparison site like Compare the market to get an idea of offers in your area.

    • mbck on 19/10/2019 - 12:30
      +1

      If you want non stop calls. Yah sure.

      Didn't neg you

  • jimbobaus on 19/10/2019 - 07:43
    +2

    Your profile does not state what state you are in.
    Be wary of comparison sites, they tend to only show you the offers from the companies they deal with (or who pay them the biggest commission)

    In Vic you can use the site below which is government run to get an idea of the best providers for you.
    you will need your old bills when you go to the site as it will give you the best idea as to what those bills would of cost/will cost with another provider.
    the site allows you to check both gas and electricity rates and also will show if a bundling discount is included.

    https://compare.energy.vic.gov.au/

    Also.. if you are in vic.. they government will give u a nice $50 bonus for using the site and comparing

    EDIT: i see from your comments on recent posts you are in Adelaide..Sadly no $50 bonus for you but this is the government site which gives an idea on where to start and what to ask for etc when comparing

    https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/energy-and-environment/energy-r…

  • The tiger on 19/10/2019 - 08:09
    -1

    I have plenty of experience to give you dealing with gas and electricity usage. Unfortunately what you sated about the cost of your usage is very confusing as above Xiongmao said. What not exhibit your bill here for better clarification. You may block your name of the bill if you so wish.

  • Ughhh on 19/10/2019 - 09:33

    One way to know if whatever you are paying for is overpriced or not, is by comparing to other companies in the market. So ask yourself, which companies also offer electricity and gas? Use energy made easy, or Start with the big companies like Agl, Origin (maybe another plan of theirs is better or they've updated), energy Australia etc. Googling will give you a list. Put your details in and compare rates and benefits. Easy.

    If you learn how to be resourceful, you'll be able to find a better deal in the future. You can easily get 35.x cents if you follow the above (or even lower depending on what you need ie. FIT) . I did.

  • pernunz on 19/10/2019 - 09:45

    What state are you in?

    • Baysew on 19/10/2019 - 11:38

      I am living in sa adelaide.

      So that would be South Australia.

  • jackofspade on 19/10/2019 - 09:59
    +1

    Use https://www.energymadeeasy.gov.au/ then ring your existing provider for a better deal if you can't be bother switching.

  • pernunz on 19/10/2019 - 12:00

    I've made a spreadsheet comparing all the plans in SA. @Ongong00, if you PM me I'll flick it through to you

    • Ughhh on 19/10/2019 - 14:07

      Do you mind doing this every year or every 6 months and sharing it on Ozbargain forums?

  • nephilim on 19/10/2019 - 14:13

    sign up to 9saver, see there current origin deal. Normally best electricity rate but gas rate is always meh

  • SBOB on 19/10/2019 - 15:38
    +1

    try wattever.com.au to compare electricity offers

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