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Origin Energy Plans and Prices

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About Origin Energy

Origin Energy is one of Australia’s largest energy companies, generating and selling electricity and natural gas to households and businesses.

Origin Energy supplies electricity and/or gas to over 4.5 million customers across New South Wales, South East Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory.


Origin Energy pros and cons

Pros

  • Offers a variety of plans for different energy needs
  • Everyday Rewards points available
  • Two solar-specific plans.

Cons

  • Credit and debit card payment processing fees
  • No fixed rate energy plans
  • Move-in/new connection fees and disconnection fees apply.

Origin Energy electricity

Origin Energy’s electricity plans on Canstar’s database are:

  • Origin Go Variable
  • Origin Everyday Rewards Variable
  • Origin Home Support
  • Origin Basic

Not all plans are available in all states.

Origin Energy electricity plans in NSW

Provider
Plan name
Est. annual cost (inc. all discounts)
Est. annual cost (ex. conditional discounts)
Reference price comparison (Basic Plan Information)
Origin Energy
Origin Go Variable
$1,651
$1,651
16% less
Origin Energy
Origin Everyday Rewards Variable
$1,729
$1,729
12% less
Origin Energy
Origin Go Solar Variable
$1,808
$1,808
8% less
Origin Energy
Basic
$1,966
$1,966
0% more
Results updated 01-10-2025 for Origin 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. Lowest annual cost displayed, your bill will differ based on actual usage. Based on general usage, the AER Reference Price is $1,965 / year. *All prices listed are inclusive of GST except where indicated.


Origin Energy electricity plans in VIC

Provider
Plan name
Est. annual cost (inc. all discounts)
Est. annual cost (ex. conditional discounts)
Reference price comparison (Energy Fact Sheet)
Origin Energy
Go Variable
$1,392
$1,392
10% less
Origin Energy
Everyday Rewards Variable
$1,454
$1,454
6% less
Origin Energy
Origin Go Solar Variable
$1,516
$1,516
2% less
Origin Energy
Basic
$1,547
$1,547
0% more
Results updated 01-10-2025 for Origin 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 $1,546 / year. *All prices listed are inclusive of GST except where indicated.


Origin Energy electricity plans in QLD

Provider
Plan name
Est. annual cost (inc. all discounts)
Est. annual cost (ex. conditional discounts)
Reference price comparison (Basic Plan Information)
Origin Energy
Origin Go Variable
$2,036
$2,036
5% less
Origin Energy
Origin Go Solar Variable
$2,079
$2,079
3% less
Origin Energy
Origin Everyday Rewards Variable
$2,122
$2,122
1% less
Origin Energy
Basic
$2,143
$2,143
Equal to
Results updated 01-10-2025 for Origin 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. Lowest annual cost displayed, your bill will differ based on actual usage. Based on general usage, the AER Reference Price is $2,143 / year. *All prices listed are inclusive of GST except where indicated.


Origin Energy electricity plans in SA

Provider
Plan name
Est. annual cost (inc. all discounts)
Est. annual cost (ex. conditional discounts)
Reference price comparison (Basic Plan Information)
Origin Energy
Go Variable
$2,140
$2,140
7% less
Origin Energy
Basic
$2,230
$2,230
3% less
Origin Energy
Everyday Rewards Variable
$2,232
$2,232
3% less
Origin Energy
Origin Go Solar Variable
$2,232
$2,232
3% less
Results updated 01-10-2025 for Origin 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. Lowest annual cost displayed, your bill will differ based on actual usage. Based on general usage, the AER Reference Price is $2,301 / year. *All prices listed are inclusive of GST except where indicated.

Origin Energy natural gas

Origin Energy sells natural gas in NSW, QLD, SA, VIC and WA. Its gas plans are similar to its electricity deals in name and incentives. 

Origin Energy natural gas plans

  • Origin Energy Go Variable
  • Origin Energy Everyday Rewards Variable
  • Origin Energy Basic.

Origin Energy solar

All Origin Energy market offers have a solar feed-in tariff (FiT), though the highest FiT is found on its solar-specific plans.

Origin’s Solar Boost plan includes a higher FiT for your first 8kWh of electricity exported per day.

Origin’s Go Solar Variable plan includes a higher FiT for your first 8kWh of electricity exported per day.

Origin Energy solar feed-in tariffs (FiTs)


NSW

VIC

SA

QLD

ACT

Standard FiT

3c/kWh

1c/kWh

2c/kWh

3c/kWh

5c/kWh

Solar Boost

8c/kWh for the first 8kWh/day, 3c/kWh thereafter

5c/kWh for the first 8kWh/day, 1c/kWh thereafter

8c/kWh for the first 8kWh/day, 2c/kWh thereafter

8c/kWh for the first 8kWh/day, 3c/kWh thereafter

10c/kWh for the first 8kWh/day, 5c/kWh thereafter

Go Solar Variable

5c/kWh for the first 8kWh/day, 3c/kWh thereafter

4c/kWh for the first 8kWh/day, 1c/kWh thereafter

5c/kWh for the first 8kWh/day, 2c/kWh thereafter

4c/kWh for the first 8kWh/day, 3c/kWh thereafter

7c/kWh for the first 8kWh/day, 5c/kWh thereafter


Origin Energy benefits and rewards

Origin Energy Rewards

Origin Energy customers have access to Origin Energy Rewards, which include offers such as:

  • Up to 10c off fuel at participating EG fuel locations
  • Other rewards through participating retail partners, including Everyday Rewards, The Good Guys, 7-Eleven, The Iconic, Temple & Webster and more.

Origin Energy has a refer-a-friend offer for residential and small business electricity and gas customers. Both referrer and referee will receive a bill credit once signed up.

Customers on select plans can earn up to 10,000 Everyday Rewards points on sign up, plus one point for every $1 charged for usage and supply charges.

Origin Spike

Eligible Origin Spike customers can enjoy a free hour of electricity (up to 35kWh) when they lower energy use during Spike hours - times of peak electricity grid use.

Utilities bundling

Origin Energy also offers home broadband plans through NBN and OptiComm. Customers who bundle a home internet plan and any eligible energy plan with Origin will receive an ongoing $10 per month discount on their broadband service.


Origin Energy accounts and billing

Origin Energy MyAccount

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

  • Manage your account: Change plans, organise a move and update personal information and payment details.
  • Concession details: Eligible card holders can easily add or edit government concessions.
  • Energy usage information: Check your energy usage and see your solar FiT.
  • Billing and payments: Pay your bills, view past bills and payments and request a payment extension.
  • Submit meter readings: Submit your own meter read to avoid a meter reader visit to your home or business.

Origin Energy website

Customers can access their MyAccount via the Origin Energy website and access the same features as the app.

How do customers rate Origin Energy?

Origin 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 Origin Energy?

Origin Energy offers a variety of energy plans, including two solar-specific options, giving customers multiple ways to find a plan that suits their energy needs.

The partnership with Everyday Rewards may be of value for customers wanting to earn discounts off shopping or Qantas flights with the Everyday Rewards program.

FAQs about Origin Energy

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Katrina HasdellEnergy Writer

Katrina Hasdell is an Energy Writer at Canstar, where she covers Australia’s retail energy market. Having written more than 100 energy-related articles for Canstar, Katrina is dedicated to providing consumers with easy-to-read information on their energy options so they can get better deals on electricity, solar power and more. She previously wrote content for Australia’s leading home services company, Pulse Home Services, while completing her BA in professional writing and publishing at Curtin University. You can follow Katrina on LinkedIn.

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