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1st Energy vs Energy Australia – Who Offers the Cheapest Plans?

In our latest article, we take a look at two prominent retailers – 1st Energy and Energy Australia. Both retailers have a number of attractive offers and are competitive in their own right. In terms of electricity prices, solar feed-in tariffs and features, Energy Australia beat 1st Energy by a wide margin. However, 1st Energy’s renewable energy scores on the Green Electricity Guide (GEG) were significantly higher than Energy Australia.

If you’re wondering what each has to offer, we’ve got you covered. From the latest energy plans to a list of features you’ll get access to when you’re a customer, we break down a variety of important factors that could help you decide whether they are right for you.

  • Good selection of electricity and gas plans

  • Solar plans available for customers with solar PV systems

  • Fewer renewable energy options compared to some competitors

  • Limited selection of electricity plans compared to other retailers in the market

  • Wide range of electricity and gas plans

  • Rotating discounts, benefits, and offers for new customers

  • Poor environmental score per the Green Electricity Guide (GEG)

  • Does not service Northern Territory or Western Australia

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1st Energy vs Energy Australia Features

Energy Australia and 1st Energy have a variety of features that come standard with being a customer. From a full-service online account to various rewards, energy retailers are attracting customers with a bundle of features. Want to see what Energy Australia and 1st Energy offers? Read more below.

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Monthly Billing
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1st Energy vs Energy Australia Payment Options

Wondering whether 1st Energy or Energy Australia accepts your preferred billing method? Before you switch retailers, it’s always wise to check if your payment method is accepted.

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Credit Card
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Energy Australia vs 1st Energy Renewables

Does 1st Energy or Energy Australia rank high in renewable energy support? Retailers are transitioning to green energy and promoting their efforts. However, it’s important to see the actual data to see what metrics are used and how well they fared. 

Energy Australia and 1st Energy participated in a study that measured their efforts toward sustainability and support for renewable energy. The data shown below was pulled from the Green Electricity Guide (GEG) by Greenpeace. 

Energy Australia scored relatively high in its overall support for renewable energy, with an impressive 8 out of 10.

However, outside of their transparency in marketing, this is the only other category Energy Australia had high marks on. They scored zeroes in nearly every other category.

1st Energy on the other hand, scored a perfect ten out of ten in ‘halting fossil fuel expansion’ but scored below average marks in every other category outside of ‘pollution & environmental harm’.

The overall rating given by the Green Energy Guide has Energy Australia listed at an abysmal 1.35 out of 10 and 1st Energy at a subpar 3.54 out of 10.

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Providing clean, renewable energy5/10
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