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L[Deactivated] on 31/01/2017 - 21:29

Hi guys, this is my first post in this awesome community, so please be forgiving :-)
I have moved to Australia (for the first time also:-)) not so long ago. Having moved to a new apartment, I now need to pick my electricity provider. As this is always something quite country-specific, I was hoping I could receive some tips/help on this from you guys. The previous tenant used AGL and the company is suggesting I stick with that, but I want to ensure a good deal.

I would greatly appreciate if I could get some help on this. I would be happy to communicate via call if someone does not want to waste time typing here. Also, will buy you a beer if you live in Syd as my token of appreciation for help! :-)

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  • StewBalls on 31/01/2017 - 21:42

    This mob got me a good deal, I found it best to phone them for it though, the staff are really good and just give it to you straight; where I found actually identifying the best deal via the search online can be painful: https://electricitywizard.com.au/

    • Steptoe on 01/02/2017 - 08:05

      Can't get prices without phone number and email address 💩

      That Wallet Wizard guy probably come round and annoy me too.

      • StewBalls on 01/02/2017 - 09:42

        That's why I said call them, it's way easier…I hate the email thing for searches too.

        I haven't had a single bit of SPAM from them in 6 months, I'm usually very harsh on these kind of services, but these guys have been extremely straightforward.

  • John Kimble on 31/01/2017 - 22:12
    +5

    Welcome to OZB and Australia!

    Australia is a big country and different locations have different pricing from different providers. Eg AGL could be cheap in one region compared to other providers, but the most expensive compared to others in another region. In order to get an idea, you need to get quotes based on your location.

    This is the free official government website I use: https://www.energymadeeasy.gov.au/

    • ESEMCE on 01/02/2017 - 08:37

      This site is an excellent start.
      Although it does need to know your Quarterly energy usage.
      Depending on where you're from, your usage there might be vastly different from here (eg heating in Northern Hemisphere I imagine is very energy intensive).
      It might also depend on your hot water situation. If you have electric Hot water, then your electricity will be higher than someone who has Solar Hot Water or Gas Hot Water.
      Maybe ask a neighbor/friend/colleague who is in a similar home with similar interests for their quarterly usage figure as a guide.

  • [Deactivated] on 01/02/2017 - 21:28

    Thanks for all the replies, guys!

  • Holysmoke on 01/02/2017 - 21:47

    Checkout Powershop, they have a $75 referral credit. See https://www.ozbargain.com.au/wiki/powershop_referral_links

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