Simply Energy vs Powershop

In NSW, Simply Energy’s Simply NRMA plan is more cost-effective than Powershop’s Switch Saver plan.

*New South Wales electricity rates are based on usage of 3911kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff in the Ausgrid network, the DMO reference price is: $1,827 / year. Click here for more information.

In VIC, Simply Energy’s Simply Blue Perks plan is more cost-effective than Powershop’s 100% Carbon Neutral plan.

*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: $1,571 / year. Click here for more information.

In QLD, Simply Energy's Simply Blue Perks is more cost-effective than Powershop's 100% Carbon Neutral plan.

*Queensland electricity rates are based on usage of 4613kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff in the Energex network, the DMO reference price is: $1,969/ year. Click here for more information.

In SA, Simply Energy’s Simply Energy Saver plan is more cost-effective than Powershop’s 100% Carbon Neutral plan.

*South Australia electricity rates are based on usage of 4011kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff in the SA Power Networks, the DMO reference price is: $2,279/ year. Click here for more information.

Next, we’ll cover the latest solar feed-in tariffs (FiT) offered by Powershop and Simply Energy. Solar feed-in tariffs have become a hot topic in the solar community, offering numerous financial benefits for solar owners. Want to see if you can get a solar plan with a great rate? Give us a call today and speak with one of our solar experts to learn more.

Powershop and Simply Energy have a variety of features that come exclusive with being a customer. From a full-service online account to a rewards program that offers a variety of perks, energy retailers are attracting customers with various incentives. Want to see what Simply Energy and Powershop offer? See the table below.

Wondering whether Powershop and Simply Energy accepts your preferred billing method? Before you switch retailers, it’s always recommended to check which types of payments are accepted so you don’t run into billing issues.

Do Powershop and Simply Energy rank high in renewable energy support? Retailers have been transitioning to cleaner sources of energy and promoting their efforts to the public. However, it’s important to see the actual data so you can see if they are as ‘clean’ as they advertise. 

Simply Energy and Powershop 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. 

Simply Energy scored an above-average score in the category of ‘halting fossil fuel expansion’, but could not replicate its success in other categories with multiple zeroes. 

Powershop also performed remarkably well in several categories with numerous perfect scores but faltered in the same category of ‘halting fossil fuel expansion’.

The overall rating given by the Green Energy Guide has Simply Energy listed at an below-average 2.59 out of 10 and Powershop at an outstanding 7 out of 10.

There you have it. Both retailers clearly have a number of competitive market offers, making them both an intriguing choice. In terms of electricity prices, Simply Energy has more cost-effective rates currently on offer than Powershop. Simply Energy’s solar feed-in tariff rates are also better than Powershop’s. Both retailers however, offer a similar number of features and payment options. Regarding renewable energy support, Powershop’s exceptionally high marks on the Green Electricity Guide, earning them the nod over Simply Energy. 

But before switching to either one of these retailers, we recommend phoning us at Electricity Monster on 1300 232 848 and let our energy experts work to find you the best deal we have available. 

If you’re worried about overpaying on your energy bill, need a new connection, or just want to switch to a new electricity provider, give us a call at 1300 232 848. At Electricity Monster, we offer various free solutions to help you find a fair deal. Best of all, our comprehensive service is 100% free to use, and our energy experts pride themselves on finding you the best deal we have available. Don’t settle for high rates in this volatile energy climate, call us today and secure the best deal we have available.