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Tango Energy
Tango Energy | Everyday Easy
Feature Rating
per year or $95 per month
  • Supply charge: 68.20c/day
  • Usage charge: 11.22c - 37.40c/kWh
  • No lock-in • No exit fee • Variable rates

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Tango Energy
Tango Energy | Back to Basics
Feature Rating
per year or $115 per month
  • Supply charge: 103.40c/day
  • Usage charge: 15.62c - 38.28c/kWh
  • No lock-in • No exit fee • Variable rates

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Tango Energy
Tango Energy | Bonus Booster
Feature Rating
per year or $115 per month
  • Supply charge: 103.40c/day
  • Usage charge: 15.62c - 38.28c/kWh
  • No lock-in • No exit fee • Variable rates

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Tango Energy
Tango Energy | Midday Power Saver Offer
Feature Rating
per year or $116 per month
  • Supply charge: 115.50c/day
  • Usage charge: 0.00c - 40.15c/kWh
  • No lock-in • No exit fee • Variable rates

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Tango Energy plans explained

About Tango Energy

Formerly known as Pacific Hydro, Tango Energy is an electricity retailer operating in Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales. It also sells natural gas, but only in Victoria.

Tango Energy is the retail division of renewable company Pacific Hydro, a Melbourne-based brand that was founded in Australia but acquired by China’s State Power Investment Corporation in 2016.


Tango Energy pros and cons

Pros

  • Low usage rates
  • No conditional discounts
  • No lock-in contracts.

Cons

  • No fixed rate energy plans
  • No solar-specific plans
  • No GreenPower add-ons.

Tango Energy electricity

Tango Energy’s current electricity plans on Canstar’s database are:

  • Everyday Easy
  • Back to Basics
  • Bonus Booster

Tango Energy in NSW

Provider
Plan name
Est. annual cost (inc. all discounts)
Est. annual cost (ex. conditional discounts)
Comparison price (Basic Plan Information)
Tango Energy
Everyday Easy
$1,441
$1,441
24% Less
Tango Energy
Home Select
$1,806
$1,806
4% Less
Results updated 29-10-2026 for Tango 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.


Tango Energy in QLD

Provider
Plan name
Est. annual cost (inc. all discounts)
Est. annual cost (ex. conditional discounts)
Comparison price (Basic Plan Information)
Tango Energy
Home Select
$2,048
$2,048
4% More
Results updated 29-10-2026 for Tango 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.


Tango Energy in SA

Provider
Plan name
Est. annual cost (inc. all discounts)
Est. annual cost (ex. conditional discounts)
Comparison price (Basic Plan Information)
Tango Energy
Home Select
$2,212
$2,212
5% Less
Results updated 29-10-2026 for Tango 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.


Tango Energy in VIC

Provider
Plan name
Est. annual cost (inc. all discounts)
Est. annual cost (ex. conditional discounts)
Reference price comparison (Energy Fact Sheet)
Tango Energy
Everyday Easy
$1,152
$1,152
22% Less
Tango Energy
Back to Basics
$1,412
$1,412
4% Less
Tango Energy
Bonus Booster
$1,412
$1,412
4% Less
Results updated 29-10-2026 for Tango 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.

Tango Energy natural gas

Tango Energy only offers natural gas plans in VIC.

  • Everyday Easy
  • Bonus Booster
  • Back to Basics

Tango Energy solar

Tango Energy doesn’t have a solar plan, and it only offers a small 0.04c/kWh solar feed-in tariff (FiT) on its market plan in VIC.


Tango Energy benefits and rewards

Tango Energy Rewards

Tango Energy doesn’t have a rewards program.

Utilities bundling

There are currently no bundling discounts available.


Tango Energy accounts and billing

My Tango app

Tango’s app includes the following features:

  • Bill payments: Manage bill payments, compare past usage periods, view due dates and upcoming payments.
  • Account management: Prepare your electricity account for moving home and update personal and billing information.
  • Solar support: Monitor the solar you’ve exported and what credit you’ve received.
  • Energy usage: View your daily household energy usage.

Tango Energy website

You can also access your account via the Tango Energy website, which has the same functions as the app.


How do customers rate Tango Energy?

Tango Energy has been rated among the top picks in one of Canstar's customer satisfaction surveys. It's also the winner of Canstar's award for Most Trusted Electricity Provider in 2025 and 2024.

Find out more about our award ratings and methodology.


Should I choose Tango Energy?

Tango Energy may be suited to customers looking for straightforward, no-frills plans with competitive prices.

Its focus on providing simple energy to customers makes it a strong choice of provider to consider for consumers wanting uncomplicated electricity or gas.

FAQs about Tango Energy

No, EV plans are not available from Tango Energy.

Tango Energy currently doesn’t have GreenPower options.

Tango Energy doesn’t have plans designed specifically for seniors. However, seniors holding eligible concession cards can apply for any available government concessions via state and federal government websites.

Tango Energy’s plans are all charged at a variable usage rate, which means your usage or supply charges can change during your plan period.

You should be given at least five business days’ notice if your provider is going to change your usage rate.

Customers experiencing financial hardship can contact Tango to request support. It may offer payment extensions, payment plans and guidance on applying for government support.

Tango also offers bill smoothing, which estimates your annual energy cost and breaks larger quarterly bills down into smaller, more manageable payments.

Federal and state government concessions and rebates are available for energy customers and can be added to your account by contacting Tango. 

Tango has one small business electricity plan available in NSW, QLD, VIC and SA:

  • Business Select

About our enegy 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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