OzBargain QLD Solar Feed in Tariff (FiT) tracking

Lkulprit on 17/03/2022 - 15:53
Last edited 14/05/2023 - 19:06

So the fantastic deal posted by CrocDundee here https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/538080 has been marked as expired so we are no longer able to discuss the best Feed in Tariff available.

This thread is for people to monitor and discuss what they find in achieving the best possible plan for their power needs, specifically in relation to solar feed in tariffs.

This thread is in specific relation to plans available in Queensland, as per the original deal linked above.
While some may be available in other states, this isn't always the case.

Note that if you don't export a large amount of power, that having a large FiT with higher usages fees might not be the best deal for you.

I will continue to update this main post with any information people find useful, however the latest actually deal should be found within the comments.

Reference: Origin Retention phone number to call: 1800 557 700

Whirlpool forum thread
https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/thread/91j6xnr3

CURRENT MOST LIKELY BEST FiT FOR QLD

Easily accessible : Alinta 8c/kWh uncapped

Best: Origin 12c/kWh uncapped (only available via being called by retentions or read thread comments)

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Comments

      • MKBHD on 20/11/2023 - 11:23

        that's excellent, so in my case Alinta would still be getting those funds/rebates which I should be able to call them and transferred to my bank account. I will complete my churn to Origin as "moving property" so I can churn within few days, wait a few days, sign up to AGL or something and send you the details so you can pass it on to Guru. Thanks again mate, appreciate all your help.

        • leeroys_dad on 20/11/2023 - 12:23

          if the transfer occurs by the time the switch has been finalised, then the new retailer will receive the qld gov rebate. I just so happened to transfer during the deposit of funds from qld gov

  • Unterberg on 11/12/2023 - 14:29
    +3

    FYI Guru has been a legend and signed me up to the 12c uncapped FIT Origin deal today. Super easy and a nice guy. If anyone else wants to jump on this FIT with Origin, he'll be on leave 21st Dec and back mid Feb.

    Thanks for putting me in touch @leeroys_dad

  • thefluffyduff on 12/12/2023 - 17:33
    +1

    Just echoing the above.
    Had the pleasure of being Guru’d this arvo. What an absolutely lovely human being. Top notch bloke who enjoys saving other people money.
    Cheers to Leeroys old man for the hookup.

  • holden74 on 18/12/2023 - 10:26

    As above both these guys @leroys_dad and Guru are top blokes. Referred on Saturday Guru called today now on 12c Fit. Thanks again guys

    Josh

  • leeroys_dad on 18/12/2023 - 11:57
    +3

    PSA. Origin 12c uncapped via our main man guru will be unavailable from 23 Dec to early Feb.
    You might have luck with other operators but details will not be passed on unless you can wait until Feb

  • ilikeit on 18/12/2023 - 13:40

    Hi guys, I've just had solar installed on my new build. I have a 15kW inverter and produced approximately 100kWh of energy yesterday in SE QLD. Currently, I'm with AGL as the account was signed over to me by my builder.

    What is the fastest way I can get onto the Origin 12c FIT deal via Guru? I did a KDRB, so I believe I have had an Origin account (non-solar) at this address before.

    Do I need to port over to Origin, churn to another provider, and then bounce back to Origin?

    If anyone can put me in contact with Guru, I would be very appreciative.

    • petebern on 20/12/2023 - 10:58

      I have a business with 3 phase power and 15kw Inverter putting back anywhere from 80-120kwh to the grid in Summer. I didn't go through Guru but contacted them directly via chat and email. After being told that there was no such deal as 12c unlimited FIT, I told them that there was as it was all over the Interenet and reminded them that it would be in their best interests to give me the 12c FIT as they then on-sell that electricity @ 30+cents. Lo and behold, they found the plan and put me on it. You just have to be persistent. I was on a current plan with Origin @ the time and didn't want to piss around with moving out and back in. It took a few days of back and forth with emails, but I spent little of my precious time doing it. The phone may have got me quicker results, but would have cost me more time I'm guessing.

      • ilikeit on 20/12/2023 - 10:59
        +1

        Thanks mate, will give it a shot today.

      • ilikeit on 20/12/2023 - 13:22

        As soon as I mentioned the plan, they ghosted me. Chat literally gave me silence and then said the only plans they have are the ones online.

        • petebern on 22/12/2023 - 23:24
          +2

          You could try the email address listed below. I have added my request to them which got the necessary result. Otherwise you will have to wait til Feb for Guru.
          On Fri, May 12, 2023 at 03:56 PM, "Stella C" <[email protected]> wrote:

          Hi Peter,

I have had a check with my colleagues and we can offer you the 12cFIT plan uncapped. Would you like me to switch you to that as soon as possible?

Kind regards,
Stella

On Thu, May 11, 2023 at 03:51 PM, "Peter R"  wrote:

    Hi Stella,

    It's noted on a couple of chat rooms on the Internet.

    Some customers have noted that by contacting your retentions team, they have been offered 12c FIT uncapped. Some customers have noted that they have had to leave Origin for another provider before being contacted several days later with an offer to come back if they provide the 12c FIT uncapped.

    I thought I would save myself the trouble of signing up with a new provider and ask for the retention offer before leaving. Given that Origin is charging out the considerable energy I generate as the more expensive 'Green' energy, I feel that 12c FIT uncapped is the least that would be offered.

    I look forward to your reply.

    Regards,
  • memez on 02/01/2024 - 19:21

    Just a heads up, so just got put on the 12cent FIT plan. Quite simple to get this.

    If you're already with Origin contact them via the web site. Say you want to move to the Origin Basic plan with the 12cent FIT. It exists you just negotiate. However the daily rates and anytime rates are higher than Solar Go Variable so you should have a 13kw system and be export lots to make it worth it. Moving to this plan.

  • PR0r on 12/01/2024 - 21:47

    I moved providers a few days ago, and was contacted by origin within a day or the move by who I imagined was their retentions team.
    Was straight up offered 10% off usage and 10c uncapped. I asked about 12c uncapped and this wasn't a problem. However, they went over my usage and determined 10% off and 10c uncapped would work out best in my situation.

    What I've learnt over the years is to just switch providers and they will contact you. I've done this for about 4 consecutive years and yet to have any issues.

  • ToastySteve on 15/01/2024 - 17:41

    Anyone updated plans recently? The online listings don't look particularly promising.
    My Origin plan expires in a few weeks -
    General Usage $0.32
    Daily Supply $1.339
    Solar Meter Charge $0.085
    FIT $0.14 Uncapped

    Can't see anything close to that FIT that's uncapped now. That said, I'm only pulling in 2750kWh a quarter (last read), so perhaps lower FIT with lower usage and supply charges wouldn't be terrible.

  • VQLD on 09/02/2024 - 14:55

    what rates and other charges you guys are getting with Origin 12c FIT uncapped?

    • Nuggets on 10/02/2024 - 07:48
      +1

      Solar meter 8.526
      Daily supply 133.991
      General usage 32.043

      Albeit I am on 16c capped, I think the base rates are unchanged

  • knohm on 28/02/2024 - 13:39

    Hi all, approaching that time of year when my plan expires with Origin. Last year I had to churn off to other providers to get any kind of contact to renew my previous plan (12c FIT uncapped)

    @leeroys_dad is this something guru can do without me going through the move to another provider process?

  • leeroys_dad on 29/02/2024 - 14:57

    PSA
    Guru is back in action. Send me your details.

    A reminder that he can only offer the plan to people who are no longer Origin customers (you cannot be a current customer). So please don't contact me if you don't plan on porting out as it wastes my time as well as Guru's.

  • leeroys_dad on 17/04/2024 - 15:22

    Guru is getting a workout

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