Electricity in the AusNet Services area
AusNet Services covers Melbourne's outer east and north, and eastern Victoria, including the Yarra Ranges, Gippsland and the north-east. Its long rural lines make it the most expensive of the five Victorian networks in our data.
Because prices start higher, switching from the Victorian Default Offer to the cheapest plan is worth more here in dollar terms than in most Melbourne networks.
Cheapest plans for a typical home
| # | Retailer and plan | A year | vs reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st Energy1st Emerald, Residential - Anytime | $1,359 | 22% below |
| 2 | OVO EnergyThe One Plan - OCT2026 | $1,363 | 22% below |
| 3 | Tango EnergyEveryday Easy | $1,379 | 21% below |
| 4 | Alinta EnergyHomeDeal Next - Single Rate | $1,398 | 20% below |
| 5 | Lumo EnergyLumo Plus | $1,403 | 20% below |
| 6 | SumoSumo Sunrise Plus | $1,424 | 18% below |
| 7 | Flipped EnergyAnytime Switched On! * | $1,433 | 18% below |
| 8 | Kogan EnergyKogan Energy with free FIRST | $1,444 | 17% below |
| 9 | PowershopPower House | $1,444 | 17% below |
| 10 | Red EnergyLiving Energy Saver | $1,496 | 14% below |
| 11 | AGLResidential Seniors Saver | $1,503 | 14% below |
| 12 | EnergyAustraliaVIC Seniors Offer - Peak Only | $1,538 | 12% below |
| 13 | Momentum EnergyNAB Goodies | $1,575 | 10% below |
| 14 | Dodo Power & GasReal Deal - Single Rate | $1,605 | 8% below |
| 15 | Origin EnergyOrigin Affinity Variable - Cheap Bills - Oct'26 (Single Rate) | $1,625 | 7% below |
Cheapest plans for a low-usage home
Low-usage homes pay a larger share of their bill in supply charges, so plans with a low daily charge rise up the list.
| # | Retailer and plan | A year | vs reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tango EnergyEveryday Easy | $959 | 24% below |
| 2 | 1st Energy1st Emerald, Residential - Anytime | $986 | 22% below |
| 3 | OVO EnergyThe One Plan - OCT2026 | $989 | 22% below |
| 4 | Alinta EnergyHomeDeal Next - Single Rate | $1,014 | 20% below |
| 5 | Flipped EnergyAnytime Switched On! * | $1,014 | 20% below |
| 6 | Lumo EnergyLumo Plus | $1,018 | 20% below |
| 7 | Kogan EnergyKogan Energy with free FIRST | $1,048 | 17% below |
| 8 | PowershopPower House | $1,048 | 17% below |
Cheapest plans for a high-usage home
High-usage homes benefit most from a low usage rate, even if the supply charge is a little higher.
| # | Retailer and plan | A year | vs reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st Energy1st Emerald, Residential - Anytime | $1,981 | 22% below |
| 2 | OVO EnergyThe One Plan - OCT2026 | $1,986 | 22% below |
| 3 | SumoSumo Sunrise Plus | $2,037 | 20% below |
| 4 | Alinta EnergyHomeDeal Next - Single Rate | $2,038 | 20% below |
| 5 | Lumo EnergyLumo Plus | $2,046 | 20% below |
| 6 | Tango EnergyEveryday Easy | $2,077 | 18% below |
| 7 | Kogan EnergyKogan Energy with free FIRST | $2,105 | 17% below |
| 8 | PowershopPower House | $2,105 | 17% below |
See all networks in the state on our cheapest electricity in Victoria page.
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
At 4,000 kWh a year, 1st Energy had the cheapest generally available flat-rate plan as at 14 October 2026, at about $1,359 including GST. At lower or higher usage the order changes.
Your bill names your distributor, or network. You can also check by postcode on Energy Made Easy or Victorian Energy Compare.
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.