About AGL
AGL Energy is one of the three largest electricity retailers in the eastern states, alongside Origin and EnergyAustralia. It is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and also owns large power stations, which lets it balance wholesale price swings across its business.
AGL sells residential electricity in NSW, Victoria, south-east Queensland and South Australia. In the ACT it is a 50/50 partner, with the ACT Government's Icon Water, in the ActewAGL retail partnership, which trades under its own name.
Like the other large retailers, AGL publishes a wide range of plans: flat and time-of-use tariffs, plans for solar homes, and plans tied to other products. Many of its plans carry eligibility conditions, so the cheapest plan open to any household is the fairest comparison point.
AGL prices in each network
Electricity prices depend on your network, so the same retailer charges different amounts in different areas. The table shows AGL's cheapest flat-rate plan open to any household in each network, priced at 4,000 kWh a year, against the regulated reference price for that network.
| Network | Plan | A year | Reference | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AusgridNSW | Residential Smart Saver - New To AGL | $1,739 | $1,932 | 10% below |
| Endeavour EnergyNSW | Residential Smart Saver - New To AGL | $1,822 | $2,025 | 10% below |
| Essential EnergyNSW | Residential Netflix Plan - New To AGL | $2,211 | $2,394 | 8% below |
| EnergexQLD | Residential Smart Saver - New To AGL | $1,728 | $1,820 | 5% below |
| SA Power NetworksSA | Residential Smart Saver - New To AGL (No Exit Fee) | $2,217 | $2,334 | 5% below |
| AusNet ServicesVIC | Residential Seniors Saver | $1,503 | $1,747 | 14% below |
| CitiPowerVIC | Residential Seniors Saver | $1,243 | $1,481 | 16% below |
| JemenaVIC | Residential Seniors Saver | $1,344 | $1,563 | 14% below |
| PowercorVIC | Residential Seniors Saver | $1,371 | $1,633 | 16% below |
| United EnergyVIC | Residential Seniors Saver | $1,284 | $1,529 | 16% below |
What it costs at low, medium and high usage
| Usage a year | AGL | Reference | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,500 kWh | $1,738 | $1,869 | 7% below |
| 4,000 kWh | $2,211 | $2,394 | 8% below |
| 6,500 kWh | $2,999 | $3,269 | 8% below |
| Usage a year | AGL | Reference | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,500 kWh | $1,620 | $1,705 | 5% below |
| 4,000 kWh | $2,217 | $2,334 | 5% below |
| 6,500 kWh | $3,212 | $3,381 | 5% below |
Compare these with your own bill using the kWh you used over a year. Our average bills page shows typical usage for each state.
AGL's plan range
| Plan feature | Plans |
|---|---|
| Flat rate (single rate) | 363 |
| Time of use | 462 |
| Demand charge | 36 |
| With controlled load | 421 |
| Fixed price | 0 |
| Solar Sharer free midday power | 11 |
| Guaranteed discount | 0 |
| Conditional discount | 0 |
| Restricted eligibility | 118 |
Solar, GreenPower and fees
- Solar feed-in tariff: from 0c up to 8c per kWh across its plans. See feed-in tariffs by state.
- GreenPower: offered, at 1.1c per kWh for 100% GreenPower as published. See green energy.
- Late payment fee: up to $12.00 on some plans.
- Paper bill fee: up to $1.75 on some plans.
- Ways to pay: Paper bill, Other methods, Direct debit, Credit card, BPAY.
How AGL compares
Questions about AGL
In Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and New South Wales, across 10 electricity networks. It published 825 residential electricity plans to Energy Made Easy as at 14 October 2026.
In the Essential Energy network, AGL's cheapest generally available flat-rate plan, Residential Netflix Plan - New To AGL, works out at about $2,211 a year for 4,000 kWh, including GST and guaranteed discounts. That is 8% below the Default Market Offer of $2,394.
Yes. Across its published plans, AGL's retailer feed-in tariffs range up to 8c per kWh. The rate depends on the plan and network, so check the fact sheet for the plan you choose.
Some of its plans list a late payment fee of up to $12.00. Since 1 July 2026, fees in NSW, Queensland, SA, Tasmania and the ACT must be limited to reasonable costs.
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.