There are two main ways you can score a better energy offer
1. Check your bill or ask your energy company for their ‘best offer’.
Your energy bill tells you if there is a cheaper energy plan available for your home.
Look for the words ‘could you save money on another plan?’ on your energy bill.
This isn’t a marketing ploy by the company. It’s a requirement from the Victorian Government to make energy companies responsible for giving you the cheapest energy plan available, based on how you currently use electricity and gas.
It’s likely you’re not on your energy company’s cheapest plan at the moment (companies have dozens of different ones) so taking advantage of these fairer rules is an easy way to save money.
So, if your bill says you can save, call your energy company and ask for the ‘best offer’.
Our video shows you what to say and what to expect when you call your energy company about the best offer.
2. Find the very best offer from all energy companies
If you want to take control of your electricity and gas bills, there’s only one place to go – the independent Victorian Energy Compare website. It’s fast, accurate and free.
Watch our video on how to use Victorian Energy Compare.
What happens if I don’t do anything?
If you don’t take action, or choose not to choose, you will roll on to the Victorian Default Offer. This is the Victorian Government’s fair price for electricity.
