Alinta Energy and EnergyAustralia at a glance
Both retailers have overseas owners. EnergyAustralia belongs to Hong Kong's CLP Group, and Alinta Energy to Singapore's Sembcorp Industries since June 2026.
EnergyAustralia's plans often carry a guaranteed discount, which is built into the prices below. Alinta publishes its rates without one. Comparing the yearly cost after discounts is the fair way to set them side by side.
Alinta Energy vs EnergyAustralia prices in each network
| Network | Alinta Energy | EnergyAustralia | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential EnergyNSW | $2,106 | $2,107 | About the same |
| AusgridNSW | $1,700 | $1,700 | About the same |
| Endeavour EnergyNSW | $1,782 | $1,782 | About the same |
| SA Power NetworksSA | $2,334 | $2,170 | EnergyAustralia by $164 |
| EnergexQLD | $1,565 | $1,601 | Alinta Energy by $36 |
| AusNet ServicesVIC | $1,398 | $1,538 | Alinta Energy by $140 |
| CitiPowerVIC | $1,184 | $1,303 | Alinta Energy by $119 |
| JemenaVIC | $1,250 | $1,375 | Alinta Energy by $125 |
| PowercorVIC | $1,306 | $1,437 | Alinta Energy by $131 |
| United EnergyVIC | $1,223 | $1,345 | Alinta Energy by $122 |
| Usage a year | Alinta Energy | EnergyAustralia | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,500 kWh | $1,644 | $1,644 | $1,869 |
| 4,000 kWh | $2,106 | $2,107 | $2,394 |
| 6,500 kWh | $2,876 | $2,877 | $3,269 |
Plans and features side by side
| Feature | Alinta Energy | EnergyAustralia |
|---|---|---|
| States | NSW, SA, QLD, VIC | QLD, NSW, SA, ACT, VIC |
| Residential plans | 248 | 636 |
| Time-of-use plans | 117 | 354 |
| Solar Sharer plans | 12 | 18 |
| Fixed-price plans | 0 | 69 |
| Highest flat feed-in tariff | 10c | 8c |
| GreenPower, per kWh | Not listed | 4.95c |
| Late payment fee | Up to $12.00 | Up to $12.00 |
Which one should you choose?
On price alone, Alinta Energy comes out ahead in more of 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 Alinta Energy and EnergyAustralia, or see the cheapest retailers in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia.
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, Alinta Energy is cheaper in 6 of the 10 networks they share and EnergyAustralia in 1, based on Energy Made Easy data as at 14 October 2026.
Across their published plans, Alinta Energy's highest flat feed-in tariff is 10c and EnergyAustralia's is 8c. Plans with higher feed-in rates often have higher usage rates, so compare the whole plan.
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.