We model real annual cost from your usage — supply charges, conditional discounts, exit fees and all — then compare against the Default Market Offer reference price. Start with a government comparison tool, then check our verdicts.
Amber is the best retailer in Australia for households with solar and a battery — wholesale feed-in rates and SmartShift automation can push bills near zero or into credit. Without a battery or flexible usage, the wholesale-spike risk and $25/month fee make a low-rate flat plan the safer pick.
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"Discount" headlines are a distraction. These are the four lines on your bill that actually move the annual total.
Read our full methodCents per kilowatt-hour (electricity) or per megajoule (gas) × how much you use. The biggest line on your bill for most households. Don't choose a plan on supply charge alone.
A flat daily fee regardless of usage. Matters most for low-usage households — a 30 c/day gap is about $110/year.
"35% off!" usually means "off an inflated reference price." Compare the final dollar amount, not the percentage — and treat pay-on-time discounts as a penalty in disguise if you ever pay late.
Some plans charge for your highest 30-minute draw of the month — punitive for summer air-conditioning. Always flagged in our reviews when present.
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