Momentum Energy — Changing the Energy Industry for the Better

Getting tired of receiving confusing energy bills? Or maybe you’re about to move house and have decided now is as good a time as any to consider switching providers?

In this article, we cover everything you need to know about up and coming energy provider, Momentum Energy. Not only do they claim they believe in doing right by Australians, they put their money where their mouth is.

They’re committed to making positive changes to the industry and making things simpler for their customers. They’ve ditched the discounting in favour of good rates because they believe it’ll help you make better financial decisions.

Keep reading to learn more about who Momentum Energy are, the benefits of taking up their services, and what’s important to their business.

Who are Momentum Energy?

A 100% Australian owned and operated energy company¹, Momentum Energy are wholly owned by Hydro Tasmania², Australia’s largest producer of renewable energy. Since their establishment in 2002, Momentum Energy have been focused on making a positive change in the energy industry, doing their part to simplify billing practices and remove confusing discounts that are common with many other companies.

In September 2009, Hydro Tasmania, took full ownership of Momentum², which has only managed to strengthen their conviction to improve the energy industry and make services more intuitive for customers.

Their motto: “Less hassle. More hustle” embodies their motivation to continually improve and hold their services to a higher standard³.

Benefits of Momentum Energy

There are a lot of great benefits available when you choose to sign up with Momentum Energy. Some of these include:

No confusing discounts. Just great rates straight up:

Instead of trying to woo you with discounts, Momentum Energy puts its energy into delivering great rates every day. And along with zero percent discount¹, there are zero cheeky conditions and zero catches you need to be a rocket scientist to figure out. It’s fair. It’s transparent. It’s simple.

Flexible payment options:

You can choose payment options that work for you. Momentum also offers monthly billing for electricity – a great way to stay in control of your budget. All you have to do is speak to their friendly customer service team and they’ll be happy to help set it all up for you.

Less hassle. More hustle:

Got a gripe with the energy industry? Wish things were simpler? So do Momentum Energy. But rather than telling you how they’re improving the industry, they want their customers to tell them what’s wrong, so they can do better. All you have to do is fill in their webform with your hassle or your suggestions³, and they’ll do what they can to improve their service.

What are Momentum Energy’s values?

When most of us choose to sign up with a company, aside from great value for us, we also want to make sure that they align with our own personal values too. Thankfully, Momentum Energy do just that by contributing to a range of great causes. Some of these include:

They provide Aussies with jobs:

As mentioned above, Momentum Energy are 100% Australian owned and operated. This means that all of their call centres are based in Australia⁴ – in Melbourne and in Hobart, to be exact. So if you ever need help, you don’t have to call overseas to get it. And your money stays in Australia, providing Aussies with jobs.

They support renewable energy:

As Momentum Energy are 100% owned by Hydro Tasmania – Australia’s largest renewable energy generator², they’re 100% in support of renewable energy, which is great for Aussies and for the environment.

Hydro Tasmania harness hydropower and operate wind farms in Tasmania and on the Bass Strait islands. It’s a nice feel-good bonus knowing you’re contributing to sustainable energy when you sign up with Momentum.

Customers come first:

Every company tells you their customers come first, but not every company wins awards for it. Momentum Energy have earned Mozo People’s Choice Awards⁵ for three out of four electricity categories. They’ve also won in the category Outstanding Customer Service two years running.

Where is Momentum Energy available?

At present, Momentum Energy is available for both residential and business customers in Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia.

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Sources:
1. https://www.momentumenergy.com.au/about-us
2. https://www.momentumenergy.com.au/about-us/hydro-tasmania-group
3. https://www.momentumenergy.com.au/about-us/hustle
4. https://www.momentumenergy.com.au/residential/gas-electricity-prices
5. https://www.momentumenergy.com.au/about-us/news/2018/07/16/our-customers-have-voted