About CovaU
CovaU publishes plans in more states than most smaller retailers: NSW, Victoria, south-east Queensland, South Australia, the ACT and Tasmania, where few retailers compete with Aurora Energy.
Some CovaU plans carry a guaranteed discount off usage charges, which is included in the prices below.
CovaU prices in each network
Electricity prices depend on your network, so the same retailer charges different amounts in different areas. The table shows CovaU'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 | Freedom Residential Single | $1,744 | $1,932 | 10% below |
| Endeavour EnergyNSW | Freedom Residential Single | $1,828 | $2,025 | 10% below |
| Essential EnergyNSW | Freedom Residential Single | $2,363 | $2,394 | 1% below |
| EnergexQLD | Freedom Residential Single | $1,737 | $1,820 | 5% below |
| TasNetworksTAS | Freedom Residential Anytime | $1,695 | $1,654 | 2% above |
| AusNet ServicesVIC | Super Saver Residential Single | $1,633 | $1,747 | 7% below |
| CitiPowerVIC | Super Saver Residential Single | $1,381 | $1,481 | 7% below |
| JemenaVIC | Super Saver Residential Single | $1,406 | $1,563 | 10% below |
| PowercorVIC | Super Saver Residential Single | $1,469 | $1,633 | 10% below |
| United EnergyVIC | Super Saver Residential Single | $1,428 | $1,529 | 7% below |
What it costs at low, medium and high usage
| Usage a year | CovaU | Reference | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,500 kWh | $1,290 | $1,435 | 10% below |
| 4,000 kWh | $1,744 | $1,932 | 10% below |
| 6,500 kWh | $2,500 | $2,761 | 9% below |
| Usage a year | CovaU | Reference | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,500 kWh | $1,340 | $1,400 | 4% below |
| 4,000 kWh | $1,737 | $1,820 | 5% below |
| 6,500 kWh | $2,398 | $2,519 | 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.
CovaU's plan range
| Plan feature | Plans |
|---|---|
| Flat rate (single rate) | 70 |
| Time of use | 105 |
| Demand charge | 29 |
| With controlled load | 108 |
| Fixed price | 0 |
| Solar Sharer free midday power | 15 |
| Guaranteed discount | 47 |
| Conditional discount | 0 |
| Restricted eligibility | 0 |
Solar, GreenPower and fees
- Solar feed-in tariff: from 0c up to 10.87c per kWh across its plans. See feed-in tariffs by state.
- GreenPower: offered, at 2.75c per kWh for 100% GreenPower as published. See green energy.
- Late payment fee: none listed.
- Paper bill fee: none listed.
- Ways to pay: Direct debit, Credit card, BPAY, Other methods, Paper bill.
Questions about CovaU
In South Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Australian Capital Territory and Victoria, across 12 electricity networks. It published 216 residential electricity plans to Energy Made Easy as at 14 October 2026.
In the Ausgrid network, CovaU's cheapest generally available flat-rate plan, Freedom Residential Single, works out at about $1,744 a year for 4,000 kWh, including GST and guaranteed discounts. That is 10% below the Default Market Offer of $1,932.
Yes. Across its published plans, CovaU's retailer feed-in tariffs range up to 10.87c per kWh. The rate depends on the plan and network, so check the fact sheet for the plan you choose.
None of its published residential plans listed a late payment fee 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.