AGL and EnergyAustralia at a glance
AGL is ASX-listed. EnergyAustralia is owned by CLP Group of Hong Kong, which bought the retail business from the NSW Government in 2011. Both sell to households in NSW, Victoria, south-east Queensland and South Australia, and EnergyAustralia also sells in the ACT.
The two price their plans differently. Many EnergyAustralia plans quote a guaranteed percentage discount off the usage and supply charges, while AGL mostly publishes its rates without one. We apply guaranteed discounts in the prices below, so the comparison is on what you would actually pay.
EnergyAustralia also publishes fixed-price plans, which lock the rates for a set term. AGL had none in the data at the time of this comparison.
AGL vs EnergyAustralia prices in each network
| Network | AGL | EnergyAustralia | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| AusNet ServicesVIC | $1,503 | $1,538 | AGL by $35 |
| CitiPowerVIC | $1,243 | $1,303 | AGL by $60 |
| JemenaVIC | $1,344 | $1,375 | AGL by $31 |
| United EnergyVIC | $1,284 | $1,345 | AGL by $61 |
| PowercorVIC | $1,371 | $1,437 | AGL by $66 |
| EnergexQLD | $1,728 | $1,601 | EnergyAustralia by $127 |
| SA Power NetworksSA | $2,217 | $2,170 | EnergyAustralia by $47 |
| AusgridNSW | $1,739 | $1,700 | EnergyAustralia by $39 |
| Essential EnergyNSW | $2,211 | $2,107 | EnergyAustralia by $104 |
| Endeavour EnergyNSW | $1,822 | $1,782 | EnergyAustralia by $40 |
| Usage a year | AGL | EnergyAustralia | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,500 kWh | $1,738 | $1,644 | $1,869 |
| 4,000 kWh | $2,211 | $2,107 | $2,394 |
| 6,500 kWh | $2,999 | $2,877 | $3,269 |
Plans and features side by side
| Feature | AGL | EnergyAustralia |
|---|---|---|
| States | VIC, QLD, SA, NSW | QLD, NSW, SA, ACT, VIC |
| Residential plans | 825 | 636 |
| Time-of-use plans | 462 | 354 |
| Solar Sharer plans | 11 | 18 |
| Fixed-price plans | 0 | 69 |
| Highest flat feed-in tariff | 8c | 8c |
| GreenPower, per kWh | 1.1c | 4.95c |
| Late payment fee | Up to $12.00 | Up to $12.00 |
Which one should you choose?
On price alone, neither retailer comes out ahead across the networks they share. The gap in any one network is what matters for you, and it can change when either retailer updates its plans. If solar exports matter, compare feed-in rates on the specific plans. If you can shift usage to the middle of the day, look at time-of-use and Solar Sharer plans as well as flat rates.
Read our full guides to AGL and EnergyAustralia, or see the cheapest retailers in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria.
How these prices were worked out
Every price on this page comes from the plans retailers publish to the AER's Energy Made Easy data under the Consumer Data Right, as at 14 October 2026. We price flat-rate (single rate) plans that any household in the area can sign up for, at 2,500, 4,000, 6,500 kWh a year, including GST, the daily supply charge and guaranteed discounts. Conditional discounts, such as for paying on time, are left out. Plans limited to members, existing customers or homes with particular equipment are excluded. Retailers with wholesale-linked prices are listed separately, not ranked.
Prices change, sometimes weekly. Always confirm the current price on the retailer's plan fact sheet or a government comparison site before you switch. Our switching guide covers the steps.
Common questions
It depends on your network. Comparing their cheapest generally available flat-rate plans at 4,000 kWh a year, AGL is cheaper in 5 of the 10 networks they share and EnergyAustralia in 5, based on Energy Made Easy data as at 14 October 2026.
Across their published plans, AGL's highest flat feed-in tariff is 8c and EnergyAustralia's is 8c. Plans with higher feed-in rates often have higher usage rates, so compare the whole plan.
Yes. Its published range includes fixed-price plans, where the rates are locked for the term shown on the fact sheet. AGL had no fixed-price residential plans in the national data when we checked.
Sources
Every rate on this page comes from the regulator or the regulated retailer. Last checked 14 October 2026. Prices include GST unless we say otherwise.