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Feature rating
Solar feed-in tariff
Comparison price
Estimated price
Origin Energy
Origin Energy | Origin Solar Partner Plus
Customer Award
Feature Rating
Variable FiT
per year or $159 per month
  • Supply charge: 166.21c/day
  • Usage charge: 33.14c/kWh
  • No lock-in • No exit fee • Variable rates

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Origin Energy
Origin Energy | Origin Solar Boost Variable
Customer Award
Feature Rating
Variable FiT
per year or $159 per month
  • Supply charge: 166.21c/day
  • Usage charge: 33.14c/kWh
  • No lock-in • No exit fee • Variable rates

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Origin Energy
Origin Energy | Origin Go Variable Ongoing
Customer Award
Feature Rating
per year or $143 per month
  • Supply charge: 149.59c/day
  • Usage charge: 29.82c/kWh
  • No lock-in • No exit fee • Variable rates

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Origin Energy
Feature Rating
per year or $143 per month
  • Supply charge: 149.59c/day
  • Usage charge: 29.82c/kWh
  • No lock-in • No exit fee • Variable rates
T&Cs apply
Origin Energy
Origin Energy | Origin Everyday Rewards Variable Ongoing
Customer Award
Feature Rating
per year or $149 per month
  • Supply charge: 156.23c/day
  • Usage charge: 31.15c/kWh
  • No lock-in • No exit fee • Variable rates

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Origin Energy
Origin Energy | Origin Basic
Customer Award
Feature Rating
per year or $159 per month
  • Supply charge: 166.21c/day
  • Usage charge: 33.14c/kWh
  • No lock-in • No exit fee • Variable rates

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Origin Energy
Origin Energy | Origin Standing
Customer Award
Feature Rating
per year or $159 per month
  • Supply charge: 166.21c/day
  • Usage charge: 33.14c/kWh
  • No lock-in • No exit fee • Variable rates

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Origin Energy plans explained

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 Ongoing
  • Origin Everyday Rewards Variable Ongoing
  • Origin Basic
  • Origin Solar Boost Variable
  • Origin Solar Partner Plus
  • Origin Standing Offer

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)
Comparison price (Basic Plan Information)
Origin Energy
Origin Go Variable Ongoing
$1,710
$1,710
10% Less
Origin Energy
Origin Go Variable Ongoing - New & Move Customers only
$1,710
$1,710
10% Less
Origin Energy
Origin Everyday Rewards Variable Ongoing
$1,786
$1,786
5% Less
Origin Energy
Origin Basic
$1,899
$1,899
Equal to
Results updated 29-10-2026 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. Your bill will differ based on actual usage. *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
Origin Go Variable - New and Moving Customers Only Oct'26 (Single Rate)
$1,378
$1,378
7% Less
Origin Energy
Origin Go Variable - Oct'26 (Single Rate)
$1,378
$1,378
7% Less
Origin Energy
Origin Everyday Rewards Variable - Oct'26 (Single Rate)
$1,437
$1,437
3% Less
Origin Energy
Origin Basic - Oct'26 (Single Rate)
$1,481
$1,481
Equal to
Results updated 29-10-2026 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 $1,481 / 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)
Comparison price (Basic Plan Information)
Origin Energy
Origin Go Variable Ongoing
$1,908
$1,908
4% Less
Origin Energy
Origin Go Variable Ongoing - New & Move Customers only
$1,908
$1,908
4% Less
Origin Energy
Origin Basic
$1,988
$1,988
Equal to
Origin Energy
Origin Everyday Rewards Variable Ongoing
$1,988
$1,988
Equal to
Results updated 29-10-2026 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. Your bill will differ based on actual usage. *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)
Comparison price (Basic Plan Information)
Origin Energy
Origin Go Variable Ongoing
$2,218
$2,218
5% Less
Origin Energy
Origin Go Variable Ongoing - New & Move Customers only
$2,218
$2,218
5% Less
Origin Energy
Origin Everyday Rewards Variable Ongoing
$2,311
$2,311
1% Less
Origin Energy
Origin Basic
$2,334
$2,334
Equal to
Results updated 29-10-2026 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. Your bill will differ based on actual usage. *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 Go Zero
  • Origin Energy Basic.

Not all plans are available in all states.


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 and Go Solar Variable plans each include a higher FiT for your first 8kWh of electricity exported per day.

Origin Energy solar feed-in tariffs (FiTs)


NSW

VIC

QLD

SA

Standard FiT

3c/kWh

1c/kWh

3c/kWh

2c/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, 3c/kWh thereafter

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

Solar Partner Plus

12c/kWh for the first 8kWh/day, 3c/kWh thereafter

12c/kWh for the first 8kWh/day, 3c/kWh thereafter

12c/kWh for the first 8kWh/day, 3c/kWh thereafter

12c/kWh for the first 8kWh/day, 2c/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 (for selected plans), 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 10 kWh for residential customers and 35kWh for businesses) 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 off per month.


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 cardholders 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

Origin Energy doesn’t offer plans for electric vehicle owners. However, customers can opt into Origin Energy 'EV Power Up' program on top of their existing plan.


The EV Power Up program offers customers a subsidised usage rate to charge their EVs when solar generation is high or overnight during off-peak hours.


To sign up, you will need an Origin Energy residential account, a compatible EV and the official Origin Energy app.

Origin Energy offers 50% and 100% GreenPower options.


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.

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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