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Alinta Energy
Feature Rating
Variable FiT
per year or $149 per month
  • Supply charge: 156.26c/day
  • Usage charge: 31.15c/kWh
  • No lock-in • No exit fee • Variable rates
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Alinta Energy
Feature Rating
per year or $140 per month
  • Supply charge: 146.28c/day
  • Usage charge: 29.16c/kWh
  • No lock-in • No exit fee • Variable rates
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Alinta Energy
Alinta Energy | Standing Offer (Flat Rate)
Feature Rating
per year or $159 per month
  • Supply charge: 166.23c/day
  • Usage charge: 33.14c/kWh
  • No lock-in • No exit fee • Variable rates

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Alinta Energy
Alinta Energy | Standing Offer - Single Rate
Feature Rating
per year or $159 per month
  • Supply charge: 166.23c/day
  • Usage charge: 33.14c/kWh
  • No lock-in • No exit fee • Variable rates

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Alinta Energy plans explained

About Alinta Energy

Originally known as AlintaGas in Western Australia during the 90s, Alinta Energy is now one of Australia’s largest power companies, helping over 1.1 million customers.

Alinta Energy sells electricity to homes and businesses in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia. Natural gas plans are also available in these states as well as Western Australia.


Alinta Energy pros and cons

Pros

  • Flexible payment options
  • Alinta Energy Rewards program available
  • No lock-in contracts or exit fees.

Cons

  • No GreenPower options available
  • No fixed rate energy plans
  • Not Australian owned.

Alinta Energy electricity

Alinta Energy’s electricity plans currently on Canstar’s database are:

  • HomeDeal Smart
  • SolarBalance Choice
  • Standing Offer
  • HomeDeal Flow
  • SolarBalance Ready
  • HomeDeal Extra
  • HomeDeal Next
  • SolarBalance Now

Not all plans are available in all states.

Alinta Energy plans in NSW

Provider
Plan name
Est. annual cost (inc. all discounts)
Est. annual cost (ex. conditional discounts)
Comparison price (Basic Plan Information)
Alinta Energy
HomeDeal Smart - Single Rate
$1,672
$1,672
11% Less
Alinta Energy
SolarBalance Choice - Single Rate
$1,786
$1,786
5% Less
Alinta Energy
Standing Offer (Flat Rate)
$1,900
$1,900
1% More
Alinta Energy
Standing Offer - Single Rate
$1,900
$1,900
1% More
Results updated 29-10-2026 for Alinta Energy energy plans on Canstar's database. The results in the table above are sorted by Estimated annual cost including all discounts (Low-High) then Estimated annual cost excluding conditional discount (Low-High). Results for residential customers in Sydney 2000, Australia in the Ausgrid network, where general usage is 3,900 kWh / year on a Single Rate tariff. Your bill will differ based on actual usage. *All prices listed are inclusive of GST except where indicated.


Alinta Energy plans in QLD

Provider
Plan name
Est. annual cost (inc. all discounts)
Est. annual cost (ex. conditional discounts)
Comparison price (Basic Plan Information)
Alinta Energy
HomeDeal Flow - Single Rate
$1,710
$1,710
14% Less
Alinta Energy
HomeDeal Choice - Single Rate
$1,869
$1,869
6% Less
Alinta Energy
SolarBalance Ready - Single Rate
$1,929
$1,929
3% Less
Alinta Energy
Standing Offer - Single Rate
$1,988
$1,988
Equal to
Results updated 29-10-2026 for Alinta Energy energy plans on Canstar's database. The results in the table above are sorted by Estimated annual cost including all discounts (Low-High) then Estimated annual cost excluding conditional discount (Low-High). Results for residential customers in Brisbane 4000, Australia in the Energex network, where general usage is 4,600 kWh / year on a Single Rate tariff. Your bill will differ based on actual usage. *All prices listed are inclusive of GST except where indicated.


Alinta Energy plans in SA

Provider
Plan name
Est. annual cost (inc. all discounts)
Est. annual cost (ex. conditional discounts)
Comparison price (Basic Plan Information)
Alinta Energy
HomeDeal Flow - Single Rate
$2,334
$2,334
Equal to
Alinta Energy
Standing Offer - Single Rate
$2,334
$2,334
Equal to
Alinta Energy
HomeDeal Extra - Single Rate
$2,451
$2,451
5% More
Alinta Energy
SolarBalance Choice - Single Rate
$2,451
$2,451
5% More
Results updated 29-10-2026 for Alinta Energy energy plans on Canstar's database. The results in the table above are sorted by Estimated annual cost including all discounts (Low-High) then Estimated annual cost excluding conditional discount (Low-High). Results for residential customers in Adelaide 5000, Australia in the SA Power Networks network, where general usage is 4,000 kWh / year on a Single Rate tariff. Your bill will differ based on actual usage. *All prices listed are inclusive of GST except where indicated.


Alinta Energy plans in VIC

Provider
Plan name
Est. annual cost (inc. all discounts)
Est. annual cost (ex. conditional discounts)
Reference price comparison (Energy Fact Sheet)
Alinta Energy
HomeDeal Next - Single Rate
$1,185
$1,185
20% Less
Alinta Energy
SolarBalance Now - Single Rate
$1,378
$1,378
7% Less
Alinta Energy
Standing Offer - Single Rate
$1,481
$1,481
Equal to
Results updated 29-10-2026 for Alinta Energy energy plans on Canstar's database. The results in the table above are sorted by Estimated annual cost including all discounts (Low-High) then Estimated annual cost excluding conditional discount (Low-High). Results for residential customers in Melbourne 3000, Australia in the CitiPower network, where general usage is 4,000 kWh / year on a Single Rate tariff. Lowest annual cost displayed, your bill will differ based on actual usage. Based on general usage, the Victorian Default Offer (VDO) is $1,481 / year. *All prices listed are inclusive of GST except where indicated.

Alinta Energy natural gas

Natural gas plans are available in NSW, QLD, SA, VIC and WA, with similar names and incentives to its electricity plans. 

  • HomeDeal Smart
  • HomeDeal Flow
  • HomeDeal Next
  • HomeDeal
  • Standing offer.

Alinta Energy solar

All Alinta Energy plans include a solar feed-in tariff (FiT). The highest FiT is offered on the solar-specific plan, although this typically comes with higher usage charges.

Alinta Energy’s SolarBalance Go and Max plans have a higher FiT for the first 10kWh/day of exported electricity per day.

Alinta Energy solar feed-in tariffs (FiTs)


NSW

VIC

SA

QLD

Standard FiT

3c/kWh

0.04c/kWh

0.5c/kWh

2c/kWh

SolarBalance Choice

3c/kWh - 8c/klWh

-

0.5c/kWh - 5c/kWh

-

SolarBalance Now

-

8c/kWh for the first 8kWh, before dropping to 0.04c/kWh

-

-

SolarBalance Ready

-

-

-

2c/kWh - 10c/kWh


Alinta Energy benefits and rewards

Alinta Energy Rewards

Customers can join the newly-revised Alinta Energy rewards program, offering exclusive discounts on gift cards and other lifestyle products (e.g. movie tickets).

Utilities bundling 

While Alinta Energy offers electricity and gas, there are no specific discounts or credits available for bundling both products.


Alinta Energy accounts and billing

Alinta Energy MyAccount

Alinta Energy’s mobile app makes it easy for you to access your MyAccount as well as:

  • Manage your account: Update personal information, payment details and contact information. 
  • Track your energy usage: Customers with smart meters can check their energy usage in kilowatt hours (kWh) or by cost. 
  • Pay your bills: You can pay your energy bills online and pre-plan payments.
  • Solar feed-in tariff (FIT) management: Alinta Energy allows you to view and track the solar you are exporting, making it easier to optimise your solar.
  • Submit meter readings: You can submit a self meter read. 

Alinta Energy website

Customers can also access their MyAccount via Alinta Energy’s website.


How do customers rate Alinta Energy?

Alinta Energy has rated among the top picks in one of Canstar's customer satisfaction surveys.

Find out more about our award ratings and methodology.


Should I choose Alinta Energy?

Alinta Energy offers generally competitive rates and a simple selection of plans. The company focuses on helping customers make informed energy choices through its True Power program, which explains energy generation and Alinta’s commitment to renewables.

Alinta may be worth considering for dual fuel customers, or those with an interest in the company’s investments in large-scale renewable energy. However, solar owners may prefer a retailer with solar-specific electricity options.

FAQs about Alinta Energy

Alinta Energy currently offers the HomeEV plan with low overnight usage rates for electric vehicle (EV) owners

Alinta Energy offers GreenPower-accredited products to residential and business customers.

Alinta Energy doesn’t offer senior-specific energy plans, but eligible seniors can apply for available government rebates and concessions.

All of Alinta Energy’s plans currently feature variable usage rates. An electricity usage rate is the cost of the electricity you use, charged in cents per kilowatt hour (c/kWh).

Alinta Energy offers financial hardship assistance to all customers. You can reach out either via the app or give the provider a call to arrange payment options.

Alinta Energy doesn’t offer any specific plans or incentives for concession card holders. However, there are various federal and state government concessions and rebates available for energy customers throughout Australia.

If you already have a concession, you can add it to your account. However, customers in South Australia will need to contact Alinta Energy directly by phone or email.

About our energy experts

Kevin is a Senior Finance and Energy Journalist. Kevin covers a wide range of topics for the Canstar editorial team that includes energy, home loans, car insurance, travel insurance and pet insurance. Alongside finance content, Kevin continues to report on the latest news in electricity, gas, and solar. 

Kevin also has a Bachelor of Journalism and a Bachelor of Economics and International Relations from the University of Queensland, and half a decade of experience in the comparison industry and as a professional content writer across numerous publications and digital agencies. Before his career in writing, Kevin first found his footing in the corporate events and retail sectors in Singapore and Brisbane. 

His years of learning and first-hand experience give him a grounded insight into what customers want. Pulling from his tertiary background in economics, Kevin simplifies difficult financial topics in a way that engages and empowers Aussies to shop around for better deals with confidence. You can follow Kevin on LinkedIn. 


Tara Donnelly is Canstar's Utilities and Finance Managing Editor, leading the team’s energy, telecommunications and consumer technology coverage, as well as editing personal finance and insurance content. For more than a decade she has authored hundreds of articles covering these topics across Australia, the US and Canada, including eight years as part of the Canstar Group. 

Prior to writing within the comparison industry, Tara worked hands-on in retail banking for more than six years, helping Australians to manage and understand their finances. Her years of experience have given her key insights into helping consumers find the right plan or product for their unique needs. 

Tara has shared her expertise with national media including 9 News, 7 News, Sunrise, the ABC, The Australian Financial Review, 4BC Radio and The Sydney Morning Herald. She has been nominated for multiple awards for her technology reporting, including Canstar’s highly commended recognition for Best Consumer Technology Coverage in 2024.


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