[NSW] 30% off Default Market Offer & No Increase in 2023 @ Globird Energy

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[NSW] 30% off Default Market Offer & No Increase in 2023 @ Globird Energy

IMadeYouReadThis on 10/07/2023 - 11:34 globirdenergy.com.au (6559 clicks)
Last edited 07/08/2023 - 08:14 by 1 other user

As per the title, GloBird currently seems to be the most competitive energy provider (at least in NSW) offering prices 30% lower than the reference price and guaranteeing NO Increase in 2023!

In addition to this, you can also get the following discounts:

Further 1% lower with 1% direct debit discount
Further 1% lower with 2% pay on time discount

Lastly, you could potentially also get the $50 credit upon joining, see deal here.

Note: The deal may be similar for other states as well but I can't attest so have marked it as NSW only.

Update: There have been reports from users that their rates are different when using a referral link compared to when checked on comparison website. If this applies to you, please ensure that you don't signup with higher rates and instead call up GloBird and ask them to apply the referral manually to their advertised rates. You will have to reach out to your referrer to get their account number etc so that GloBird can manually apply the referral.

PS. Please always check your welcome email as that should have the rates which applies to you. All the best :)

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Referral: random (592)

$50 account credit for referrer & referee.

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- - - - snvr on 10/07/2023 - 12:30
        
        @InfamousCalf: Which plan you are on?
        
        InfamousCalf on 10/07/2023 - 12:30
        
        +1
        
        @snvr:
        
        I'm with Powershop now
- j1nx on 10/07/2023 - 13:00
  
  +1
  
  Powershop hiked my rates massively, I’ve since switched to Red Energy and they’re much lower.
  - Aussiebargainer on 10/07/2023 - 18:30
    
    +1
    
    Same for me. I was with Powershop for 5 months before they increased on 1st July by 30%.
    
    Moved to Tango. Seem to be the cheapest in the market at the moment.
    - j1nx on 10/07/2023 - 18:52
      
      Ah nice, I shall have a look. Red informed me that I have been on a seasonal demand tariff since my smart meter was installed last November, yet Powershop have been charging me their flat rate tariff. I suspect they’ve been eating the tariff and passing it onto me with raised rates. Red have told me that they’re going to request the tariff be switched to a flat rate one so fingers crossed the distributor are amenable.
- Ok computer on 10/07/2023 - 13:04
  
  Great rate, but need more FIT. I'm with Powershop who just whacked up their prices, and lowered the FIT. Still the FIT @ 0.12 $kWh is a winner . Along as I export 16kWh a day it covers my daily charge (1.9). At 0.05 would need 32 kWh on Globird.
  …think I got that right
  - Monoclonal26 on 10/07/2023 - 15:39
    
    I am also with Powershop (NSW Flat Rate), but I really had to bring out the spreadsheet using a few bills to compare all the retailers with actual usage and feed in numbers to suit my own situation.
    
    Its the massive whack with the daily fee that actually hurts. And the way FIT are presented - flat rates, X for first XXXkwh etc that make it hard.
    
    A bit of a long process, but I found - not yet made the jump - to TOU with either Simply Energy or PowerShop, I would be out front the most. But, and the big BUT is the peak rates are 74.4c for Simply, and 64.9c for PowerShop. Assuming the weather is fine and my solar covers the PEAK period I'm on a winner as the Off-Peak is around 27c (verse the flat 37c) - but its a big risk if we have a wet and overcast year like the last few.
    
    GloBird per this listing would result in an annual bill of $285 verse Simply and Power at a $130 CR for the year.
    - j1nx on 10/07/2023 - 18:43
      
      Highly recommend using PVOutput. Makes calculations like the above pretty trivial.
- ShaneLikesABargain on 10/07/2023 - 15:41
  
  Same boat here. I was with Globird for 6+ months until the FIT dropped/only for first XKwH and moved to Powershop who were more competitive.
  
  Went from $40/mth to -$7 with Powershop however they've just also increased prices… Luckily I received the $75 for using a referral code to join and then someone on ozbargain used my code so I got another $75 referral bonus to help with the increases for a little bit.
postform on 10/07/2023 - 12:06

+1

For VIC Globird Gas seems much better than Lumo.

But for electricity they are pretty d0gs**t
josh3003 on 10/07/2023 - 12:10

+1

Any good deals for QLD?
- MasterScythe on 10/07/2023 - 12:58
  
  NECTR ended up being slightly higher than this, but with a better history of price stability.
- TeamTerry on 10/07/2023 - 17:51
  
  I did - https://www.energymadeeasy.gov.au/ - and Globird was the cheapest.
  I switched today was with Alinta 28% off, but the prices have skyrocketed.
  Their lame 9% discount was still a lot dearer than Globird.
  - lunchbox99 on 18/07/2023 - 08:44
    
    This is exactly the same as my situation… switched to GloBird due to Alinta 28% plan price jack.
videoman on 10/07/2023 - 12:11

+4

I just signed up to the "Red Fixed Saver" plan a week ago (no price increases until next year) and these prices from Globird are slightly better. I used a referral number to get a free $25 gift card with red energy (they already sent it to me). Is there any reason I can't change over to Globird now?

Red energy

CL1 19.690
Solar -7.000
Off peak- 25.740
Peak- 44.550
Shoulder- 32.450
Service charge- 1.7710 per day

Globird

CL1 23.10
Solar -5.000
Off peak- 25.85
Peak- 35.53
Shoulder- 25.85
Service charge- 160.60 per day
dy4me on 10/07/2023 - 12:12

Do they offer a flat rate if you have a smart meter and are on a Demand tariff or TOU in NSW(given flat rate doesn't exist anymore)?
- UltimateAI on 10/07/2023 - 12:17
  
  You can still get a flat rate in NSW, just call your retailer and ask to move from a Demand tariff.
  - dy4me on 10/07/2023 - 12:23
    
    Strictly speaking, Ausgrid closed all flat rate Tariffs(EA010). New customers with smart meters get put on ToU(EA025) or Demand(EA116). There isn't the option for a flat rate. It's up to the retailer to offer a flat rate but I don't know of any that offer a flat rate when you are on demand or ToU tariff
    - adpaholic on 11/07/2023 - 01:34
      
      Tou better than demand ? My last bill , I only used 30kwh total peak hour but they charged me 35 dollars for peak + June demand charges . Currently my fit is 15c, will fit change when I switch from demand to tou?
  - ClaudeVL on 10/07/2023 - 14:15
    
    How do you know if you are on a demand tariff?
    - xylarr on 11/07/2023 - 13:12
      
      Look at your bill in detail. It should show the demand charges.
  - furyou on 10/07/2023 - 14:38
    
    No, Ausgrid won't allow it. Is their excuse.
kehuehue on 10/07/2023 - 12:12

VIC

Shouldve locked in to Tango before end of June, they had pretty decent fixed rates until May 2024, now its meh.
- spedohero on 10/07/2023 - 12:29
  
  I was enjoying Tango low gas rate for a year before they shot up. It was good time.
s3n on 10/07/2023 - 12:13

Nice deal but be ready to switch again since they always jack prices

They are jacking mine 30% so I'm moving to Tango
sintro on 10/07/2023 - 12:13

+2

GLOSAV plan with Further 1% lower with 1% direct debit discount and Further 1% lower with 2% pay on time discount plus cheaper daily rate works out to be cheaper than the BOOST that is promoted as 30% off the reference rate.
Shunto on 10/07/2023 - 12:14

+2

Just take care if you use Controlled Load Off Peak 1. Their price for this is very high compared to almost all others. So whilst their Peak, Off Peak, Shoulder rates all look excellent (because they are), for me personally they ended up being more expensive than others

However if prices don't change then they could become more attractive
- UltimateAI on 10/07/2023 - 12:19
  
  Good call-out, also for people with solar and off-peak (CL) hot-water, may be cheaper moving from CL and running your unit during solar hours. Otherwise you export for peanuts but may CL pricing.
- cathalm8 on 10/07/2023 - 12:40
  
  What is the definition of controlled load peak 1 (what times)? My AGL bill shows 'controlled load 1' and kwh is about 80% of the kwh of my general usage.
  - COVID-19 on 10/07/2023 - 14:37
    
    Usually between 3pm to 9pm Mon to Sun however best to double-check with them.
  - Shunto on 10/07/2023 - 14:56
    
    Its 24/7, usually it's your hot water heater. Sometimes people have their pool filter to it as well
- pegasusx on 10/07/2023 - 15:22
  
  Post Code 2207.
  
  Electricity Rates
  Charges Units Before Discount After Discount
  (INC. GST) (INC. GST)
  
  Daily Charge $/Day 0.671 0.6509 Anytime Usage - First 20 kWh/Day# $/kWh 0.2662 0.2582 Anytime Usage - Balance $/kWh 0.297 0.2881
  
  ** Controlled load $/kWh 0.2717 0.2635
  
  Wow. CL1 is 10c more than most retailers.
markb28 on 10/07/2023 - 12:15

I signed up with Globird about 2 montha ago (after doing the $250 VIC energy comparison). Showed a big discount over AGL.

Received this from them last week:

Estimated annual cost difference (Power)
Estimated annual cost of current rates = $1177.71
Estimated annual cost of new rates = $1489.13
Estimated annual difference = $311.42

I'm going to be moving again. Anyone know who are cheap again, more importantly those who have already set their price increases for a fair comparison.
- thriftylashes on 10/07/2023 - 12:23
  
  +1
  
  Email Globird and ask to be put on their lowest tariff. They responded in 36 hours for me and moved me.
  - Deals For Days on 10/07/2023 - 12:48
    
    Can confirm. After a few months they did a HUGE jack. I complained, now I’m back down to a slight increase for daily charge and lower for time of use charge.
    
    Honestly these crazy changing prices need to be fined heavily. It’s ridiculous I need to constantly be battling to not get ripped off…
  - virhlpool on 10/07/2023 - 13:26
    
    Same here -> @markb28 - feel free to check my comment above, about the new rates they put me on upon emailing them.
- cute as duck on 10/07/2023 - 14:14
  
  Wtf got the same email and same price to the cent as you!??
FiDad on 10/07/2023 - 12:15

+1

Thanks a lot OP. These guys work out to be significantly cheaper than AGL who i switched to recently. Moved both of my GAS and Electricity with these guys
snvr on 10/07/2023 - 12:17

Where is their Solar feed in rate?
ozbozb on 10/07/2023 - 12:17

Where do we put the referral?
- xylarr on 11/07/2023 - 13:15
  
  I think you sign up by visiting via a referral link.
  Use the OZBargain referral thingy to get one.
M00Cow on 10/07/2023 - 12:17

+2

Energex/Qld geez I wonder what their reference/lazy tax prices are, because apparently the following is 24% below them

Before Discount After Discount

Daily Charge
$/Day 1.12200 1.08830
Peak usage
$/kWh 0.33000 0.32010
Off peak usage
$/kWh 0.21780 0.21130
Shoulder usage
$/kWh 0.21780 0.21130
Standard Solar Feed in
$/kWh 0.05000 0.05000

Even my too lazy to change Energy Australia prices (with 14% discount) are

Daily 1.08 0.93
All 0.235 0.202
Solar 0.066 0.066
- xdigger on 10/07/2023 - 12:25
  
  How did you get 14% discount? They offered me 2% to stay but the revised rates were still higher than others so I switched to nectr.
  - M00Cow on 10/07/2023 - 12:28
    
    I was on the 14% last year for their 12mth fixed rates.
    I just used chat & asked for the retentions team. Who said they can't change the rates, but they offered the 14% discount.
    - xdigger on 10/07/2023 - 12:33
      
      Great work, I was on their 12mth fixed plan too but they only offered 2% discount off their new rates.
    - toyapple9 on 10/07/2023 - 14:13
      
      Mate, how did you get hold of them? I am trying their 13 number few times since last 1 week everyday but never managed to speak them. Noone picks the phone.
      - M00Cow on 10/07/2023 - 14:14
        
        @toyapple9:
        
        I just used chat & asked for the retentions team
        
        as in webchat. The bot asks what you want to discuss, you say "retentions team"
        you get asked if you want to chat about disconnecting/moving/changing providers. Yep.
        Then select move to another provider…. suddenly your wait time is 5mins :-)
        
        toyapple9 on 10/07/2023 - 14:36
        
        @M00Cow: Thanks mate. Will try this option :-)
        
        xdigger on 20/07/2023 - 14:10
        
        @toyapple9: Mate did you have any luck? Curious if I just got someone who hates his job.
        
        toyapple9 on 20/07/2023 - 14:13
        
        @xdigger: naah mate..no luck in getting anyone for globird and sumo
perfectlydark on 10/07/2023 - 12:24

+2

nice, plugging in the numbers it would have been slightly cheaper than the pre-price rise cost of my last Red bill, and remarkably cheaper than current rates. Im churning and will keep an eye out for when they try raising prices
- FiDad on 10/07/2023 - 12:34
  
  +2
  
  It will all be sorted by Globird. Hope they do a mid billing cycle transfer. Dont want to be stuck paying higher prices for 3 months with AGL
  - Namidairo on 10/07/2023 - 12:40
    
    +2
    
    GloBird does NOT charge a Special Meter Read fees for the FIRST read attempt for new customers signing up.
    
    Not sure if that means they initiate the read for you or not, but at least they're eating the cost. (Which would be required to transfer mid-cycle on older meters)
  - mousie on 10/07/2023 - 18:58
    
    Exited out of AGL quickly and now shopping around because of ridiculous rates. There was about 3 days of charges after initiating the transfer.
- naruto128 on 10/07/2023 - 12:37
  
  +2
  
  U dont have to do anything. The transfer is initiated by the new provider.
animasoIa on 10/07/2023 - 12:34

Is this for new joiners only? Or safe to assume no price rises for existing customers as well?
daquatroi on 10/07/2023 - 12:34

Can someone here currently with GlowBird refer me?
- naruto128 on 10/07/2023 - 12:38
  
  +3
  
  I can but its fairer to click on the referral link
  - daquatroi on 10/07/2023 - 14:49
    
    Thanks
- MissDemeanour on 10/07/2023 - 12:57
  
  +3
  
  Use the referral link and it'll pick a random person to get the link from.
  Any links posted in the comments will be deleted and it's unfair for one person to profit multiple times with their link - imo
  - daquatroi on 10/07/2023 - 14:49
    
    Thanks
M00Cow on 10/07/2023 - 12:39

+1

Anyone who clicked on the Sumo referral link above (unpublished) check with Sumo directly,
The direct with Sumo rates were better for the Solar (Energex/Qld).
Referral vs Sumo
Feedin 10c vs 12c
Usage 21.89 vs19.58
Demand 16.50 vs 15.40

Interesting how different retailers have better deals in different states. They must have deals with certain wholesalers/generators in some states.
- InfamousCalf on 10/07/2023 - 13:00
  
  sumo wasnt even giving me solar plans directly.
  
  the affiliate rates on are really good, but i'm not sure if i'll be eligible if I sign up and if those rates are changing anytime soon.
cathalm8 on 10/07/2023 - 12:42

Is it free to switch providers? I thought there was connection and disconnection fees?
- bobzor on 10/07/2023 - 12:47
  
  +2
  
  Free to switch as they don't need to connect or d/c the power
  - ATangk on 10/07/2023 - 12:50
    
    Some list 'move-in fee', so I feel like they may charge you that just for changing suppliers?
    - MasterScythe on 10/07/2023 - 13:04
      
      +1
      
      Nope, since they match all the details with the old provider.
      
      Same as churning internet or esim mobile phones; nothing but a phone call\form and you're done.
dzpliu on 10/07/2023 - 12:45

+2

I actually swapped from globird to tango in VIC. Tango has the lowest rates and locked rates till 2024.
- ahara on 11/07/2023 - 00:16
  
  Same plus there is $150 credit on first bill.
  Should cover the increases a bit based on my low usage.
Deals For Days on 10/07/2023 - 12:52

+7

Heads up, signed up to a new connection with GloBird and it took over a month for them to transfer the electricity from AGL. We even had to speak to AusGrid who said globird had not organised proper access (it’s even a smart metered property).

Globird just kept saying ‘sorry no access’. After many phone calls we finally get connected, first bill comes, and they try to flog us with 4 separate reconnection fees. Complained, they waived 3, but still wanted to charge 1 despite all the hassle they put us through.

Then, month later - new financial year price hikes. I complain about prices, oh they actually have a cheaper plan for me and can change us over to the cheaper plan!

So, just beware, my experience the service staff are friendly but their infrastructure/backend seems to be problematic, and like everyone else they’ll try to stuff you on pricing.

At least now, after my complaining, the rates seem to be the best for us. Not sure how long that will last though.
Caped Baldy on 10/07/2023 - 12:52

+1

Thanks, cheaper than Alinta after they hiked rates.
Michaelz101 on 10/07/2023 - 12:53

+5

It’s a great deal for newcomers but like everyone else said, I switch out every year for 6 months before applying for new customer rates again. I’ve just switched out atm because the new rates are INSANELY high.
- cathalm8 on 10/07/2023 - 13:36
  
  who do you switch out too?
  - Michaelz101 on 10/07/2023 - 13:50
    
    +1
    
    Energylocals online only plan
mreddie on 10/07/2023 - 12:53

Tango is the better deal in VIC
- spedohero on 10/07/2023 - 12:55
  
  I am given this rate now for Gas with Tango.
  
  Daily charge (¢/day)
  110.000
  
  Non-summer rate (¢/MJ)
  May – Oct
  First 50 MJ per day:
  2.717
  Next 50 MJ per day:
  2.530
  Next 50 MJ per day:
  2.365
  Next 100 MJ per day:
  2.200
  Balance per day:
  2.090
  
  The increased rate from Globird in Aug.
  
  Gas Daily Charge ($/Day) $0.7150
  
  Gas Usage Winter
  - Step 1: 0.00-100.00 MJ/Day ($/MJ) $0.0299
  Gas Usage Winter
  - Balance ($/MJ) $0.0249
  
  The daily rate for tango is higher than Globird.
  - Eskeee on 10/07/2023 - 13:28
    
    I used the Vic energy compare w Gas and I just switched from Tango to Globird. Globird seems to be slightly cheaper for me. However, awaiting 1st of Aug prices changes to see if I will switch again.
  - naman8913 on 10/07/2023 - 13:29
    
    Got an email yesterday that Tango rates are changing from 1 August. I was on these rates (having only recently signed up and yet to receive first bill). The new rates are much higher. CovaU seems to be better for me.
    - mreddie on 11/07/2023 - 09:20
      
      Yes this caught me off guard too, prices rising quite a lot. I'm going to wait a month and then do a new energy comparison for my home.
illiterate on 10/07/2023 - 12:55

Annoyed - Globird sent me an email saying they were going to increase rates, so I assume I don't get these cheap rates they're advertising. Time to leave methinks.

NSW-
Elect:
Daily Charge ($/Day) $0.8690
Usage $0.3960 / $0.4565

Gas:
Gas Daily Charge ($/Day) $0.5940
Usage $0.0440 / $0.0352
- virhlpool on 10/07/2023 - 13:33
  
  If you write to them, they may put you on the cheapest available plan. Please check my comment on the previous page - I have posted the rate they offered to me upon emailing them.
  - illiterate on 10/07/2023 - 15:54
    
    Oooh will do, thanks.
- animasoIa on 10/07/2023 - 15:02
  
  when did you get the email?
  - virhlpool on 10/07/2023 - 16:10
    
    The same email which they use for sending the other communication when you sign up etc.
mdcsooty on 10/07/2023 - 13:00

+3

Signed up with these guys at Easter as the comparator said they would be cheaper
Now on a demand tariff and it seems much the same but 1st July going up 50% !!!!!
So did another comparison and Red Energy committing to 12 months without a rise is about 4% cheaper for June bill and then no increase
- lordra on 10/07/2023 - 13:19
  
  I went with RE a couple of weeks ago.
  Supply charge is a bit high at $1.21 daily, NSW. 3c dearer than these guys.
  Not sure if I should switch.
  - cathalm8 on 10/07/2023 - 13:23
    
    RE supply charge for me in Mascot is 1.63 daily, no thanks. Strange cause its the one recommended to me by https://www.energymadeeasy.gov.au/
    - botchie on 10/07/2023 - 15:37
      
      supply charges are gone through the roof - we will be in $2 very soon im afraid
      - cathalm8 on 11/07/2023 - 10:14
        
        @botchie: What would it take to so full solar wind and not get connected to the grid
LuvzABargain on 10/07/2023 - 13:06

Thanks. Signed up.
lawyerz on 10/07/2023 - 13:06

+3

Globird has a history of hiking rates while keeping rates for new customers 30-40% lower, be sure to check around again when you get the notice to increase.
lordra on 10/07/2023 - 13:11

I get:
GLO:
Daily Charge $/Day - 0.854c
First 20 kWh/Day# $/kWh - 0.253
vs
RED Energy:
Daily Charge $/Day - $1.21
First 20 kWh/Day# $/kWh - 0.282c

Tempting.
leoh on 10/07/2023 - 13:15

+6

I work for another energy retailer, and I can tell you this is their acquisition offer to attract new customers.
After a few months the price will have to raise to match the existing customers' pricing.

Also for VIC customers, don't change providers this month as VIC will have price change on 1st August.
- spedohero on 10/07/2023 - 13:22
  
  Any discounts for Staff?
  - leoh on 10/07/2023 - 14:18
    
    Yes, and family & friends :)
- ATangk on 10/07/2023 - 13:53
  
  +3
  
  If its cheaper for 6 months, theres no reason why not to change for these 6 months. Theres a move away from long term contracts, so it always pays to shop around. No such thing as loyalty anymore.
  - leoh on 10/07/2023 - 14:24
    
    -1
    
    You are right. Just make sure you add the connection/disconnection fees in the calculation when you decide to change company
    - ATangk on 10/07/2023 - 14:29
      
      Half the comments in this thread say there aren't any fees involved with changing retailers. Given you work for one, what fees do you need to pay if its just switching retailers rather than disconnecting/setting up a completely new energy meter?
    - sintro on 10/07/2023 - 15:16
      
      +3
      
      There is no disconnection or connection fee if you're already with a provider and switching to another.
- Gav on 10/07/2023 - 14:29
  
  "don't change providers this month as VIC will have price change on 1st August" - they're only going in one direction, and it's not down.

This was posted 10 months ago, and might be an out-dated deal.

[NSW] 30% off Default Market Offer & No Increase in 2023 @ Globird Energy

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