Following the NSW Government’s decision to deregulate NSW retail electricity prices, the government has launched a new campaign to help consumers find the best electricity deal they can.
Customers who were on the regulated contract on 1 July 2014 were automatically moved to a ‘transitional tariff’. For most households this is slightly (1.5%) lower than the regulated price, but for these customers, switching to a competitive market offer can be much cheaper. In fact, according to a recent St Vincent De Paul Society survey, switching to the best market offer could save up to $460 per year.
EnergyMadeEasy is a free, impartial, comparison tool operated by the Australian Energy Regulator that allows you to compare energy offers. It involves answering a few simple questions about your energy usage, so it’s useful to have a recent bill handy. After that you’ll have a list of options to easily compare energy deals and find the one that’s right for you.