9 electricity and gas sign-up deals available for December 2024

Here are some of the best sign-up deals available for electricity and gas in Australia for December 2024, from some of the country's biggest retailers.

• Biggest first bill credit: AGL - Up to $100 credit on first bill (select plans only. Eligible for NSW, VIC, SA and QLD residents)
• Earn frequent flyer points: Red Energy - Earn up to 15,000 Qantas points on Qantas Red Saver Plan (new customers in ACT, NSW, QLD, SA and VIC)

1. AGL deals

New customers from NSW and VIC can get $100 credit, while SA and QLD residents can get $50 credit on selected energy plans on their first AGL bill.

AGL is also offering a new plan, which includes the Netflix Standard with ads plan ($7.99 per month) as part of your electricity plan for free. This plan will knock off $95.88 off your Netflix bill per year.

Additionally, you can sign up to any AGL Seniors electricity or gas plan and get up to as much as $150 credit in total - that's up to $125 credit for electricity and $25 credit for gas on your first bill.

• Availability: NSW, VIC, SA and QLD.

2. Powershop deals

Get up to $300 sign-up credit on your first Powershop electricity bill when you combine selected residential electricity and gas plans.

• Availability: New and moving customers in NSW, VIC, SA and South East Queensland

3. Energy Locals deals

New customer in NSW, VIC and QLD are eligible to get $100 electricity credit on the Online Member plan.

NSW and VIC customers will also receive an additional $50 gas saver credit on select plans.

If you stay for 6 months or more with Energy Locals, you can get up to 7% discount on your electricity bill.

And if you sign up to their Local Rewards plan you can unlock thousands of exclusive discounts with free Membership to the Entertainment app.

• Availability: New residential energy plan customers in NSW, VIC and QLD

4. Amber Electric deals

Customers of Commonwealth Bank can save up to $180 for 6 months (guaranteed minimum $50 welcome credit) with Amber Energy if you sign up with CommBank as a payment method.

• Availability: New residential energy plan customers in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, ACT.

5. ENGIE (formerly Simply Energy) deals

Customers in NSW and VIC will receive up to $400 welcome credit on their first electricity and gas bill when they sign up to the Perks or Saver plan.

SA customers will get up to $350 welcome credit when they switch to ENGIE's Saver plan. While QLD residents will receive up to $200 welcome credit on their first electricity and gas bill when they sign up to select ENGIE plans.

• Availability: NSW, VIC, QLD and SA

6. 1st Energy deals

New customers in NSW can get $250 credits on the Super Saver plan. That's $125 after 4 months and another $125 after 8 months.

VIC customers can get $275 credit applied to their next bill issued after 11 months and a $275 credit every 12 months thereafter on the Super Saver plan.

Customers in QLD can get $150 credits on the Super Saver plan - that's $75 after 4 months and another $75 after 8 months.

TAS customers can sign up to the 1st Energy Smart Saver plan and get a $150 credit applied on the bill after 2 month. Plus, get an additional $150 credit on the 1st Plus plan - that's $75 after 6 months and another $75 after 12 months.

• Availability: NSW, VIC, QLD and TAS

7. Origin Energy deals

New and moving customers in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA and ACT can sign up online to Origin Go Variable plan to get $100 Everyday WISH eGift Card for electricity and a $100 Everyday WISH eGift Card for gas. The eGift cards will be issued by email from 20 December 2024 if the plan is still active.

Add your Everyday Rewards number for up to 30,000 bonus points when you sign up for both electricity and gas on an Origin Everyday Rewards plan. That's 15,000 points for each energy type.

• Availability: New and moving customers in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA and ACT.
• Bundles: Save $10 a month on internet when you bundle your Origin Internet plan with Origin Energy.

8. EnergyAustralia deals

New VIC customers can sign up to EnergyAustralia's Flexi plan to get up to $500 in sign up credits - that's $200 credit for electricity and $300 credit for gas. T&Cs apply.

• Availability: Eligible VIC residents only.

9. Red Energy deals

Red Energy offers great value for the Qantas Frequent Flyers!

Switch to a Qantas Red Saver plan and earn 2 Qantas Points on every $1 spent on energy bills when you pay on time. Plus, earn up to 15,000 bonus Qantas Points when you pay your electricity and gas bill in full.

• Availability: New residential customers in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA and ACT

Compare electricity and gas sign-up deals

Provider	State	Deal	Sign up
Ampol Energy	QLD	Customers get 10 cents a litre off fuel with Ampol. T&Cs apply.	Read Review
Arcline by RACV	VIC	Up to $200 sign-up bonus credit on the Member plan. T&Cs apply.
CovaU Energy	NSW, VIC, QLD, ACT, TAS	Free access to CovaU Rewards. T&Cs apply.	Read Review
Dodo Energy	NSW, VIC, QLD	Get up to $10 discount by bundling internet and energy. T&Cs apply.	Read Review
GloBird Energy	NSW, VIC, QLD, SA	$10 account credit for new customers signing up. Use code 'HAPPY10' T&Cs apply.	Read Review
Kogan Energy	NSW, QLD, SA, VIC	Free Kogan First membership. T&Cs apply.	Get deal
Kogan Energy	NSW, QLD, SA, VIC	One-off $100 sign-up credit for existing Kogan First members. T&Cs apply.	Get deal
Lumo Energy	SA	$25 bonus Lumo Rewards credits. T&Cs apply.	Get deal
Lumo Energy	SA	Additional $50 Lumo Rewards credits when you pay your electricity bills on time. T&Cs apply.	Get deal
Momentum Energy	NSW, VIC, QLD, SA	$50 welcome credit on your first month with the Momentum Warm Welcome electricity plan. Plus $50 credit to VIC gas customers.	Get deal
Sumo Energy	NSW, VIC, QLD, SA	Save 4c per litre when you sign up for electricity and register for a United fuel discount card. T&Cs apply.	Read Review
Kleenheat	WA	Up to 35% off natural gas charges for the first 12 months and $50 welcome bonus. Use code 'KLEENHEAT50BONUS’. T&Cs apply.	Read Review
Nectr Energy	NSW, QLD, ACT, VIC	$50 sign up credit on your second electricity bill. T&Cs apply.	Read Review

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Electricity and gas referral deals

Signing up for a new energy plan or know someone who is? Some energy providers offer referral deals which can save both of you some money. If you're moving house then it's worth asking around to try and save.

• Diamond Energy: Existing customers in NSW, VIC, QLD or SA can receive ongoing benefits through the Diamond Energy Thr1ve program. Each new customer you refer will receive a $35 sign up credit. Plus you'll receive a 2% discount on your usage and supply charges for each friend you refer. Refer 5 friends? That's a discount of 10%. You'll continue to receive the discount so long as your referral remains with Diamond and can earn up to 100% total discount.
• Red Energy: Existing customers in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA or ACT can choose between a $25 gift card and 1,500 Qantas Points for each new customer they refer to Red Energy.
• Nectr. Existing customers in NSW, VIC, ACT and QLD can receive a $50 bill credit for each new customer they refer.
• OVO Energy: Existing customers in NSW, QLD, SA and VIC can receive $120 in bill credit (paid in monthly instalments over 12 months) when they successfully refer a friend. Their referral will also receive $120 bill credit. There's no limit to how many friends you can refer.
• Energy Locals: New customers in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, ACT or TAS can receive a $50 bill credit when they quote an existing member's account number during sign-up. Once the new customer has signed up successfully, the referrer will also get a $50 credit.
• Lumo Energy: New customers in VIC or SA can receive a $25 gift card when they quote their friend's Lumo Energy account number on sign-up. Best of all your friend will get a $25 gift card too.
• CovaU Energy: Existing customers in NSW, VIC, SA, TAS, ACT and QLD can get $50 EFTPOS gift card for each new successful customer they refer to CovaU Energy.
• GloBird Energy: Existing GloBird customers can get $50 account credit on the next bill after their friend pays their first bill. The referred friend will also receive the $50 credit on their second invoice.
• Momentum Energy: Existing Momentum customers in NSW, VIC, QLD or SA can get $50 off your bill each time their referred friend successfully signed up for electricity. The referred friend will also get $50 on their account.
• Arcline Energy: New customers in VIC can receive a $50 bill credit when they quote an existing member's account number during sign-up. Once the new customer has signed up successfully, the referrer will also get a $50 credit on their next Arcline bill.
• Sumo Energy: Existing customers are eligible to receive a $50 credit when they refer a new customer to Sumo who has not had an account with Sumo in the previous 6 months. The new customer must activate and keep an electricity account with Sumo for at least 30 days. The credit will be applied to the referrer’s next monthly electricity bill after completion of the 30 days.
• Amber Electric: Existing Amber customers get a $50 credit on their next bill when they refer a new customer to Amber Electric. They can also refer as many as they want with each new referral receiving a $50 credit on their first bill.

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Frequently asked questions

• What is the process for switching energy providers?

  The process for switching energy providers typically involves finding a new provider and signing up for a new plan. You may need to provide some personal information and details about your energy usage. Once you have signed up with the new provider, they will take care of the process of transferring your service. It is generally a straightforward process and should not disrupt your energy service.

• Are there any fees involved in switching energy providers?

  In some cases, there may be fees associated with switching energy providers. These fees could include charges for breaking a contract with your current provider or for transferring your service to the new provider. It is important to carefully review any contract terms and fees before switching providers to ensure that you understand the full costs of the switch.

• How do I compare different energy plans and providers?

  There are several factors to consider when comparing energy plans and providers, including the price of the plan, the terms of the contract, any fees or charges, and the level of customer service offered. You can compare plans and providers by using online comparison tools or by contacting providers directly to request information about their plans. It is a good idea to compare several different options to ensure that you find the best plan for your needs and budget.

• Can I switch energy providers if I am on a fixed-term contract?

  In some cases, it may be possible to switch energy providers even if you are on a fixed-term contract. However, you may be required to pay a fee to break the contract early, so it is important to carefully review the terms of your contract before switching. If you are unable to switch providers due to a fixed-term contract, you may still be able to negotiate a better deal with your current provider.