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5 Days Free Electricity Usage Charges (Capped at $5.10/Day) - Opt-in Required @ Origin Energy

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5 Days Free Electricity Usage Charges (Capped at $5.10/Day) - Opt-in Required @ Origin Energy
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LFrederico Z on 24/07/2024 - 11:39 originenergy.com.au (1569 clicks)
Last edited 24/07/2024 - 11:48 by 2 other users

Just got an email from OriginEnergy telling me how special I am as one of their customers. and how gracious they are:

"We wanted to say a big thank you by giving you free electricity over five days. The offer will be applied as a credit against your usage charges, capped at a flat rate of $5.10 per/day. You’ve got until 31st July 2024 to opt into this promotion and receive your free energy days credit."

Obviously targeted at OriginEnergy Customers

Terms and Conditions for Energy on the House Offer

  1. To be eligible for the Energy on the House offer (Offer) you’ll need to:
    a. Have received a direct communication (Communication) about the Offer from Origin,
    b. Have opted-in to the Offer, and accepted these terms, via the link in the Communication by Wednesday 31st July 2024, 11:59PM AEST
    c. Be an Origin residential electricity customer.

  2. Offer will be applied to ONE active electricity account.

  3. The Offer will be applied as a credit against your usage charges, capped at a flat rate of $5.10 per/day (excluding supply charges) (Credit) over 5 days (to be determined by Origin). This will be displayed on your next bill from 1 September 2024 onward.

  4. The Credit will be applied to your electricity account approximately 45 days after opt-in, providing your account remains active at that time. No Credits will be applied if your account has closed.

  5. The credit applied to your account from this offer cannot be requested as a refund.

Referral Links

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$50 credit each for referrer and referee.

Origin Spike: random (131)

Referrer and referee get $10 of Spike Points

Electrical & Electronics Electricity Store Credit

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  • Dr-Bargain on 24/07/2024 - 11:43
    +11

    Probably trying to take advantage of the energy rebate and also convince you they are treating you special

    • TomGum on 24/07/2024 - 11:47

      Or the upcoming wholesale prices are dirt cheap for the coming week.

  • Frederico Z on 24/07/2024 - 11:47
    +7

    I reckon cynicism is healthy, but I'll take the $25.50 anyway ;-)

  • 0 0 0 on 24/07/2024 - 11:49
    +21

    Please share your address as I need to charge my EV

    • Ekoz on 24/07/2024 - 11:51

      🤣🤣🤣

  • Ekoz on 24/07/2024 - 11:52
    +2

    $5 a day for 5 days does it even cover supply charge

    • Frederico Z on 24/07/2024 - 11:53
      +1

      Yeah but, no but, OriginEnergy cares for me….

      • Ekoz on 24/07/2024 - 12:14
        +1

        🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • Frederico Z on 24/07/2024 - 11:55

    "She" just mentioned that Origin probably only made the offer because we're in credit anyway (solar + storage).

    In credit with Origin, that is. Definitely not in credit with the solar PV & battery.

    • Ham Dragon on 24/07/2024 - 12:06

      Thanks for reminding me, I will cash that $1k from the QLD government out & chuck in the offset.

      • callum54 on 24/07/2024 - 15:22
        +4

        I tried to cash-out my $1k from Origin and initially they sent out the generic "Pls provide screenshot of bank acct as proof of ownership for the credit refund". 10 days after providing this, they sent a follow up email saying "you can't cash out the 1k. its mean't for electricity". so I replied and said, in that case I'll close my account and swap providers. Which is what I did, eventually got my $1k and they lost a customer. A few days later the retention team tried giving me a call and I explained the situation. Really stupid on their part in my opinion. Reckon they're gonna lose quite a few customers, as Ive heard other elec companies are cashing it out no worries. Let me know how you go

        • Naigrabzo on 24/07/2024 - 16:12

          I know my neoighbour got $500 cashout from Origin last year. The pig has a huge solar array and Tesla battery.

          • klaw81 on 24/07/2024 - 16:32
            +1

            @Naigrabzo: My solar installation has been zeroing my electricity bill for many years, and I usually end up about $2k in credit over a 12 month period. Since getting an EV, the rate of accumulating credit has fallen off a little bit….but still expecting to cash out at least $1500 by the end of this year.

            • Naigrabzo on 24/07/2024 - 17:33

              @klaw81: How many kilo wasps is your solar? Thanks.

              • klaw81 on 24/07/2024 - 17:49

                @Naigrabzo: I have 6.6kW and 5kW inverter - it's nothing special. But I have a very energy efficient house, and I am also on a very good feed-in tariff and only pay 8c/kWh for charging the car.

                • Naigrabzo on 25/07/2024 - 09:26

                  @klaw81: Really? Wow. What's the FIT? What energy rating is your house 8.5?

  • chrisie on 24/07/2024 - 11:56

    Thanks OP entered.

  • BargainsGrabber on 24/07/2024 - 11:59

    Same here, entered via OP’s link to see if I’m eligible too

  • chrisie on 24/07/2024 - 12:10
    +2

    Re "5 Days Free Electricity Usage Charges" as per T&C's
    "The Credit will be applied to your electricity account approximately 45 days after opt-in, providing your account remains ACTIVE at that time. No Credits will be applied if your account has closed."

    This is a way Origin are trying to retain customers as they hiked UP Electricity charges.

    • Frederico Z on 24/07/2024 - 12:11
      +1

      See my comment above about cynicism. :-)

  • Igaf on 24/07/2024 - 12:12

    Probably means you're not on the cheapest plan after your previous plan lapsed. Check what their best rates currently are. Just changed ours to Origin Go Variable.

    Use the govt website to calculate your best deal, it's very simple. https://www.energymadeeasy.gov.au/

    For electricity you'll need your meter NMI (it's on your bills) to get an accurate pricing based on your usage.

    • Frederico Z on 24/07/2024 - 12:15
      +2

      Last checked about a fortnight ago. Origin is the best deal I can get given my circumstances.

      • Igaf on 24/07/2024 - 12:51

        Once you've found the supplier, which plan is the question. The supply and usage costs vary. Given you're in credit then you might have a higher balance with another plan.

        You'd have to ask energymadeeasy 1300 185 565 if they fit your exact situation but their "app" has tick boxes for solar tariff, controlled load, time of use etc. If their comparison doesnt work for you then a simple spreadsheet using your origin usage data and the supply/uage rates for each plan should work.

        • Frederico Z on 24/07/2024 - 12:54

          "The supply and usage costs vary"

          That may be so, but in the comparisons I do regularly I see very little difference on the bottom line over a full year.

          • Igaf on 24/07/2024 - 13:15

            @Frederico Z: Sounds like you're on top of it, unlike the majority who set and forget, not realising that once a plan expires suppliers will put you on the most profitable plan for THEM. They do have to advise you of changes but many/most people are too busy to check and change every 12 months. Savings from the default plan I was on to the Go Variabe are 10% electricity and 22% gas, calculated (by me) on both supply and usage charges.

            • Frederico Z on 24/07/2024 - 13:26
              -1

              @Igaf: Not sure if I'm on top of it but I do start from a point of high distrust when it comes to the energy purveyors.

              Interesting article on The Guardian today about governments and the harvest reaped by their privatisations - https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/jul/2…

              • Igaf on 24/07/2024 - 13:40
                -1

                @Frederico Z: No doubt public service organisations need regular shake ups but the primary reasons for privatisation/public-private partnerships were (1) ideology and (2) getting debt off state/federal budget bottom lines. The latter appeals to a particular cabal of journalists who either ignorantly or intentionally hammer home the public debt bogey prior to every election, even during the years of unprecedented low interest rates when borrowing for the future (infrastructure etc) should have been a no-brainer for any government.

              • Mr Plow on 24/07/2024 - 18:58
                +1

                @Frederico Z: I start from a point of high distrust whenever reading opinion pieces by economists who write blogs from a socialist viewpoint:
                https://johnquiggin.com/

                • Igaf on 25/07/2024 - 12:21
                  -1

                  @Mr Plow: What's a "socialist" economic viewpoint?

                  It's always prudent to read a variety of economic opinions and analyses, since economic consensus is almost non-existent on any topic. Economic opinions without analysis to back them up are often simplistic, populist junk. You can find them every day of the week, most often but not exclusively on politically conservative/anti-social/libertarian websites.

                  Hopefully your economic understanding far exceeds your knowledge of nucear submarine capability.

    • Frederico Z on 24/07/2024 - 12:27

      Just on the recommendations that we should regularly check with https://www.energymadeeasy.gov.au/ I should point out that it seems highly inaccurate for those of us with solar PV & storage.

      As mentioned, our account is in credit and substantially so. Typically the summer, spring & autumn cycles offset our winter bills.

      Yet when I check our NMI on the governments comparison site I am quoted as having an annual usage costed at around $1,750.00 P.A.

      How are we meant to use that sort of comparison with the actuals?

    • Oz em on 24/07/2024 - 12:52

      Ask for the hardship plan if you hand concession and it’s quite a bit less.

    • eqv on 24/07/2024 - 23:52

      energymadeeasy doesn't always give you the best result unfortunately, and doesn't always give you an accurate obtainable plan.
      I found the 5% off Origin Family and Friends was cheaper for me compared to the best plan indicated in energymadeeasy.

  • awesomise on 24/07/2024 - 12:18
    +1

    I have not received direct communication about it, but I've still managed to be picked by the Higher Powers at Origin.

    • Frederico Z on 24/07/2024 - 12:19
      +1

      Impressive! Enjoy the largesse the cartel has bestowed on you :-D

    • RogerLoger on 24/07/2024 - 12:50
      +1

      Ditto. Web response after getting my details:

      "You’re now part of Energy on the House
      We’ve got your details and we’ll contact you about next steps by 1st August 2024"

  • hopper on 24/07/2024 - 12:58

    Feed-in tariff until daily 14kWh export limit is reached, incl GST where applicable

  • dudalemon on 24/07/2024 - 13:04

    Not sure if this applies to Winconnect customers also but I have put it in to see if it works

    • SimAus007 on 24/07/2024 - 14:18

      On the embedded network, nope, it won't work, unfortunately. The joys of us having no choice of provider huh? Glad that has been made illegal on new builds now.

  • Allans13 on 24/07/2024 - 13:11

    Will up the price on your next bill

  • Mulga Bill on 24/07/2024 - 13:15
    -1

    Used the link above and got a reply "Thank you for redirecting your solar credits to Kamala Harris's campaign"…?

  • Matteo27 on 24/07/2024 - 13:18
    +2

    These guys are crooks I wouldn’t trust their marketing offers been burned recently with them

    • Frederico Z on 24/07/2024 - 13:19

      "These guys are crooks"

      Well, some say it is a cartel, after all…

  • MangoMadness on 24/07/2024 - 13:25
    +2

    I received this one too and I am on their cheapest plan and their prices have recently gone down a little.

  • Turd on 24/07/2024 - 13:51

    Can you freeze electricity? Good to get and store it in bulk? Take advtange of this somehow.

  • INFIDEL on 24/07/2024 - 13:55
    +1

    No email, clicked Deal link.
    Worth a try.
    "You’re now part of Energy on the House
    We’ve got your details and we’ll contact you about next steps by 1st August 2024"

    But total of $25.50 is a pittance.
    Collected $1275 credit this month💰
    ($1000 + $75 government rebates + $200 for signing up)
    Just chatted about adding solar.

    • Oz em on 24/07/2024 - 21:48

      Origin solar is about double the price of any other company.

      • INFIDEL on 24/07/2024 - 22:50

        Have been here long enough to understand that :)
        Just a starting point & then buy somewhere else.

        Without solar, but switching retailers - haven't paid anything for electricity for years.

    • CL123 on 25/07/2024 - 09:25

      I have not received email either so tried to enter details through OP link as you did but it would not let me put in an Account Number. Even refreshed page but just could not paste or even type in anything.
      I hope it works for you INFIDEL. Good Luck.
      BTW I got the $200 sign up too and I understand about the split $300 from the Govt, but what is the $1000 about that you mentioned?

      • INFIDEL on 25/07/2024 - 09:32

        Logged into Origin account, then clicked through Deal Link - accepted account number.

        Thanks, but its only $25.50. Not much on an electricity bill.

        $1000 is Qld Govt electricity rebate per household💰
        All accounts in Qld should receive it automatically.
        Received just after 1/7.

        • CL123 on 25/07/2024 - 10:00

          Thanks INFIDEL I am in NSW so that is why I don't know about it.

          • INFIDEL on 25/07/2024 - 10:14

            @CL123: Thought you might be elsewhere - not to notice $1000 added to your electricity account😄

            Your Ozbargain Profile shows Qld😉 (Mine shows I'm on the Moon🌛… with a very long extension lead⚡ to Qld 😂)

            • CL123 on 26/07/2024 - 09:55

              @INFIDEL: I used to live in QLD and did not realise our profile shows state so thanks for the heads up on that.

              Must be cold up there on the moon so I bet the $1000 would have come in nice and handy for electricity costs. 😂

              • INFIDEL on 26/07/2024 - 11:35

                @CL123: 😂
                Most set up Profile & forget.
                Checked to see where you are.

                Luckily I don't live on the Dark Side of the Moon - that would be far too cold❄

                • CL123 on 27/07/2024 - 08:51

                  @INFIDEL: Thanks INFIDEL. I have updated profile. :-)

  • angelkulit025 on 24/07/2024 - 14:18
    -2

    you must be using quite a chunk of electricity there. The highest we've used in a day is around $3.50 (including supply charge).

    • geekcohen on 24/07/2024 - 16:36

      You must be just running a fridge then.

      • angelkulit025 on 25/07/2024 - 08:49

        that's including a 2500w heater running 2 hrs in the morning and 2 hrs in the evening. TV running when we wake up and we get home, Electric blankets, chargers, washing machine and lights.

  • geekcohen on 24/07/2024 - 16:35

    Capped at $5.10? I used that from Midnight to 7am.

  • Iwantthatbargain on 24/07/2024 - 16:40

    OP, do you have Solar? I wasn’t targeted, and I am guessing if this has anything to do with having Solar or not?

    • Oz em on 24/07/2024 - 21:47

      I didn’t get it and I have solar.

  • dngo on 24/07/2024 - 21:30
    +1

    Anyone else not able to enter in the account number? Link above only lets me add my name. Have tried on a few different browsers/devices

    • johnnytran on 24/07/2024 - 22:57
      +1

      Yep there's no cursor when clicking in the account number field

    • INFIDEL on 25/07/2024 - 09:39

      Were you first logged into your Origin account? Worked for me.
      As did not receive offer, doubt I will receive this, but worth a try.

      • Iwantthatbargain on 25/07/2024 - 19:05

        Even though I am logged in, the account number field is blank. Doesn’t auto fill

        • INFIDEL on 25/07/2024 - 22:01

          Just copied & pasted account number. Worked.

          • Iwantthatbargain on 26/07/2024 - 09:53

            @INFIDEL: Most likely you might be targeted, that's why you were able to copy paste. For me that field is greyed out, can't even copy paste

            • INFIDEL on 26/07/2024 - 11:37

              @Iwantthatbargain: No email, unlikely am targeted.
              Only joined Origin weeks ago.
              So, unlikely will be of any use entering account.

    • rokufan on 28/07/2024 - 22:40
      -1

      Same.

  • Oz em on 24/07/2024 - 21:47

    It has to be better than the joke that is Spike.

    • Iwantthatbargain on 26/07/2024 - 09:55

      100% agree.. The purpose of Spike is to save electricity, but for those who don't use much electricity, it is a joke. In order to beat the Spike target, I have to burn so much electricity for 10 days, and then during Spike hours, I turn off electricity.

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