Finding A Better Energy Offer

Who is on a good electricity or gas offer? How do you know you’re on a good offer?

Energy offers can be confusing due to differences in: usage rates supply charges contracts and exit fees incentives and discounts

Super Saver - 30 % discount ($0.30/kWh + $1.10/day) Energy Plus - 10 % discount ($0.22/kWh + $1.20/day ) Be careful with discounts Large discounts may not be helpful if the offer starts with high rates For example:

$ per year Price after discount applied Price before discount applied 30% Super Saver 10% Energy Plus Be careful with discounts Large discounts may not be helpful if the offer starts with high rates

What if you could easily compare energy companies? $ 890 $ 900 $ 930 $ 980 $10 00 $10 30

You can with

independent up-to-date shows you all the generally available electricity and gas offers in Victoria

makes things easier by estimating the annual price of electricity and gas offers for your home

makes things easier by showing prices with and without discounts

makes things easier by comparing your current electricity and gas costs

makes things easier by showing you the details (if you need them)

Households can save up to $600 - $800 on electricity $370 - $500 on gas by switching from the worst to the best offer – St Vincent de Paul Is it worth the effort?

All you need is: A computer! Information from your energy bill Information about your house

All you need is: A computer! Information about your house Information from your energy bill

All you need is: A computer! Information from your energy bill Information about your house

compare.switchon.vic.gov.au Now it’s your turn

Things to consider...  Will I be ‘locked in’ to the contract?  Will the price change?  How will I be billed?  How can I pay? 35

1.Check with existing retailer 2.Call the energy company 3.Mention the name of the deal 4.Confirm you are eligible for the deal 5.Discuss any questions 6.Provide concession details If you are happy, the energy company will organise the rest If you change your mind - you have a 10 day cooling off period Once you find a good deal