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Liv Steigrad

Updated 05/12/2023

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Condensed relevant sections together, included information about plans and pricing, expanded benefits
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Who are AGL?
What makes AGL special?
Where is AGL available?
What plans does AGL offer?
How much does AGL cost?
Does AGL offer renewable Energy Plans?
Where can I compare Energy Plans?

Who are AGL?

AGL started out as the country’s original gas company way back in 1837, then known as the Australian Gas Light Company.1AGL – Our history While we might not use gas lights anymore, the publicly listed AGL has stayed a fixture on Australia’s energy scene. Almost 200 years later, they’ve gone on to become one of Australians biggest Electricity and Gas Retailers with 4.3 million customers around Australia using AGL for energy or telecommunications.2AGL – Our Company

What makes AGL special?

With 75% of their reviews on TrustPilot coming in at 4 stars or more,3Trustpilot – AGL Reviews (3 November 2023) it seems like there are lots of people who are happy about choosing AGL. But what exactly are customers raving about?

AGL Rewards

First off, who doesn’t like a little treat every now and then? With AGL Rewards, you can treat yourself with great savings from over 55 popular brands. All you need to do is be an AGL customer and activate your AGL Rewards online.4AGL – AGL Rewards Then it’s just a matter of picking which offers make your heart sing.

Peak Energy Rewards

With AGL’s Peak Energy Rewards program, you can save money by being smart about your energy usage in peak times. If you sign up to this initiative, you’ll get a text when there’s pressure on the grid and you can opt to reduce your energy use, like switching off the aircon or turning off some lights. Then, if you meet the energy reduction targets for that time, you’ll get credit towards your next bill. In 2022–23, more than $1.3 million was paid out in these credits — that’s not bad for switching off some lights or turning down the heater.5AGL – Peak Energy Rewards

The AGL app

The AGL app is packed with features to make it easy to stay on top of your energy usage and bills. Wherever you go, you can check and pay bills, view your usage, and manage your account. And if you have a smart meter – you can accurately track your energy consumption, even right down to the hour. There are also handy options to compare your energy usage over the last year to see if new habits are working. The app can also give you bill projections and due dates so you can more accurately budget, meaning bill shock could become a thing of the past for you.

Where is AGL available?

Unfortunately, AGL isn’t available in the NT, ACT or Tasmania, while WA only has AGL as an option for gas. Every other state can access AGL Electricity and Gas Plans, although what plans you can choose from may depend on your specific location.

What plans does AGL offer?

As of October 2023, AGL’s residential Energy Plans are generally a choice between the AGL Value Saver or the AGL Solar Savers plans. AGL Value Saver is a low, variable rate Electricity Plan or Gas Plan.6AGL – AGL Value Saver On the other hand, the AGL Solar Savers plan encourages users to generate their own electricity and make some cash selling excess solar electricity back to the grid.7AGL – AGL Solar Savers

 AGL Value SaverAGL Solar Savers
Utility typeElectricity, gasElectricity only
Contract TypeNo lock-in contractNo lock-in contract
RatesVariableVariable
Solar feed-in tariff4.9 cents per kWh15 cents per kWh for first 10 kWh daily, then 4.9 cents per kWh
Direct debit discountN/AN/A

Source: AGL8AGL – Compare electricity and gas plans9AGL – Compare gas plans

How much does AGL cost?

While everyone’s bills will vary depending on their plans and energy usage, you can get an idea of what your bill could look like based on AGL’s annual estimates. The below electricity estimates are all based on a residential customer in specified networks using the average amount of kWh over the course of a year on a single rate tariff. Similarly, the gas estimates assume the residential customer uses the average amount of gas daily in the state’s CBD.

As of October 2023, it means the two different residential Energy Plans from AGL shape up like this:

 AGL Value SaverAGL Solar Savers
NSW (Ausgrid)Electricity (3,911 kWh): $1,608
Gas (50 MJ): $854
Electricity (3,911 kWh): $1,827
QLD (Energex)Electricity (4,613 kWh): $1,772
Gas (25 MJ): $742
Electricity (4,613 kWh): $1,969
SA (SA Power Networks)Electricity (4,011 kWh): $2,120
Gas (39 MJ): $966
Electricity (4,011 kWh): $2,188
Vic (CitiPower)Electricity (4,000 kWh): $1,335
Gas (138 MJ): $1,748
Electricity (4,000 kWh): $1,571

Source: AGL10AGL – Compare electricity and gas plans (NSW)11AGL – Compare electricity and gas plans (QLD)12AGL – Compare electricity and gas plans (SA)13AGL – Compare electricity and gas plans (Vic)14AGL – Compare gas plans

Does AGL offer renewable Energy Plans?

Not everyone has the budget or space to install solar panels. But that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on using electricity from renewable sources. For instance, there’s AGL Green Energy. This is an additional feature you can add to AGL Electricity Plans to source either 20% or 100% of your electricity from accredited GreenPower renewable electricity generators. There are additional fees for this, so you’ll need to factor these into your budget. As of October 2023, it’s $1 a week for 20% renewable energy (residential customers only) or 4.4 cents per kWh for 100% renewable energy.15AGL – Green energy with AGL

You might find that giving up takeaway coffee or a night out is enough to make the numbers line up and turn AGL Green Energy into a viable option for you.

Where can I compare Energy Plans?

Finding a new Energy Provider can be as easy as ABC – or AGL. With iSelect’s online comparison tool, you can check and see if there are AGL plans in your neck of the woods, as well as compare Electricity and Gas Plans from a range of other providers. Alternatively, give us a call on 13 19 20 and we’ll help you out.

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