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) |
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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 |
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) |
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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 |
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) |
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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 |
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) |
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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 |
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 | |
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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.
- Most Satisfied Customers Award Winner - Bundled Utilities 2024
- Most Satisfied Customers Award Winner - Natural Gas WA 2024
- Most Satisfied Customers Award 2nd Runner Up - Electricity Providers SA
- Most Satisfied Customers Award 2nd Runner Up - LPG Gas Suppliers
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
Origin Energy doesn’t offer plans for electric vehicle owners.
Origin Energy offers 50% and 100% GreenPower options, giving you the choice of how much of your electricity you want generated by renewable energy.
GreenPower is available for a weekly fee as an optional add-on to your electricity or LPG plan.
Origin Energy doesn’t offer senior-specific energy plans, however seniors with eligible concession cards can apply for relevant government support.
All of Origin Energy’s plans are currently charged at a variable rate.
This means that your electricity usage or supply charges can change over your plan period, with at least five business days’ notice
Origin customers experiencing financial hardship should contact Origin for assistance.
Origin’s Power On financial assistance program offers flexible payment options, financial counselling and energy-saving tips. Power On also provides information on CentrePay, Centrelink’s voluntary payment service. CentrePay allows customers to pay Origin directly from their Centrelink payment.
There are various federal and state government energy concessions and rebates available. If you’re eligible, you can add or edit it in your Origin Energy account.
Origin Energy has a variety of electricity, gas and solar-specific plans for small businesses. These plans come with fuel and movie ticket discounts.