Arcline by RACV Vs Energy Australia

Disclaimer

This publication reviews Arcline by RACV and Energy Australia’s plans in VIC, NSW, QLD, SA, ACT, and WA published on their website as of 03/09/2024 (Energy Australia) and 04/09/2024 (Arcline by RACV).

Important Points to note are:

• The plans displayed have been taken from the energy fact sheets published on the retailer’s website. We do not guarantee that this information is correct or that it applies to every household in Australia. 
• Comparisons have been made on the peak rates in single rate plans from retailers, plus their daily electricity supply charges.
• The Citipower network has been used to compare electricity plans, and the Australian Gas network has been used to compare gas plans in Victoria.
• The Ausgrid network has been used to compare electricity plans, and the Jemena gas network has been used to compare gas plans in NSW.
• The SA Power Networks network has been used to compare electricity plans, and the Australian Gas network has been used to compare gas plans in Victoria.
• The Energex network has been used to compare electricity plans, and the Australian Gas network has been used to compare gas plans in QLD.
• The Evoenergy network has been used to compare electricity plans, and the Jemena gas network has been used to compare gas plans in the ACT.
• The ACTO network has been used to compare gas plans in WA.
• The reference price/VDO/GAS comparison will differ based on tariff type and location (distribution area). Your actual energy bill may be significantly different to these estimates if your usage differs from the average amounts used in this calculation. 
• The information in this blog cannot substitute for legal advice. No financial decisions should be made based on information from this blog.
• All dollar figures include GST.
• The plans displayed may be different than advertised.
• The plans offered on this page may not be available in our call center.
• ‘Get Best Offer’ is indicative of the best offer available in our database from our partners 
• Data regarding renewable energy was pulled from the publication Green Energy Guide by GreenPeace.Plans from the rate tables have been listed in order of lowest price first. Please check the details of these plans directly with the retailer before making any purchase decisions.
• Victoria electricity rates are based on usage of 4000kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff in the Citipower network, the VDO reference price is: $1,292 / year
• New South Wales electricity rates are based on usage of 3900kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff in the Ausgrid network, the DMO reference price is: $1,512 / year
• South Australia electricity rates are based on usage of 4000kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff in the SA Power Networks, the DMO reference price is: $1,840/ year
• Queensland electricity rates are based on usage of 4600kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff in the Energex network, the DMO reference price is: $1,620/ year
• Australian Capital Territory electricity rates are based on usage of 6100kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff in the Evoenergy network, the DMO reference price is: $2,065 / year
• Electricity plans are now compared to a regulated price called the Victorian Default Offer (VDO). This makes it easier to compare energy plans across the market. The VDO comparison and annual estimate is calculated based on an average usage customer.
• When calculating our rates we include in the price/year estimate the GST (unless otherwise stated), any advertised non-conditional discounts (e.g. guaranteed discount), and any one-off credits.
• What’s not included in the price/year estimate are conditional discounts, green energy charges, any concessions or rebates which may apply to you, solar feed-in tariff credits that your solar system could generate.
• The VDO comparison will differ based on tariff type and location (distribution area). Your actual energy bill may be significantly different to these estimates if your usage differs from the average amounts used in this calculation.