About Origin Energy
Origin Energy is one of the three largest electricity retailers in the eastern states and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. It sells residential electricity in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and the ACT.
Origin is one of the few retailers offering plans in the Ergon Energy network in regional Queensland, where most households are supplied by the government-owned Ergon Energy at regulated prices.
Origin publishes more residential electricity plans than any other retailer in the national data, including many tied to eligibility conditions such as existing products or equipment. The table below uses only plans any household in each area can sign up for.
Origin Energy prices in each network
Electricity prices depend on your network, so the same retailer charges different amounts in different areas. The table shows Origin Energy'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EvoenergyACT | Origin Go Variable Ongoing | $1,513 | $1,968 | 23% below |
| AusgridNSW | Origin Go Variable Ongoing | $1,739 | $1,932 | 10% below |
| Endeavour EnergyNSW | Origin Go Variable Ongoing | $1,862 | $2,025 | 8% below |
| Essential EnergyNSW | Origin Go Variable Ongoing | $2,202 | $2,394 | 8% below |
| EnergexQLD | Origin Go Variable Ongoing | $1,747 | $1,820 | 4% below |
| Ergon EnergyQLD | Origin Basic | $1,815 | $1,815 | Same |
| SA Power NetworksSA | Origin Go Variable Ongoing | $2,217 | $2,334 | 5% below |
| AusNet ServicesVIC | Origin Affinity Variable - Cheap Bills - Oct'26 (Single Rate) | $1,625 | $1,747 | 7% below |
| CitiPowerVIC | Origin Affinity Variable - Cheap Bills - Oct'26 (Single Rate) | $1,377 | $1,481 | 7% below |
| JemenaVIC | Origin Affinity Variable - Cheap Bills - Oct'26 (Single Rate) | $1,453 | $1,563 | 7% below |
| PowercorVIC | Origin Affinity Variable - Cheap Bills - Oct'26 (Single Rate) | $1,518 | $1,633 | 7% below |
| United EnergyVIC | Origin Affinity Variable - Cheap Bills - Oct'26 (Single Rate) | $1,422 | $1,529 | 7% below |
What it costs at low, medium and high usage
| Usage a year | Origin Energy | Reference | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,500 kWh | $1,105 | $1,414 | 22% below |
| 4,000 kWh | $1,513 | $1,968 | 23% below |
| 6,500 kWh | $2,193 | $2,892 | 24% below |
| Usage a year | Origin Energy | Reference | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,500 kWh | $1,292 | $1,435 | 10% below |
| 4,000 kWh | $1,739 | $1,932 | 10% below |
| 6,500 kWh | $2,484 | $2,761 | 10% 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.
Origin Energy's plan range
| Plan feature | Plans |
|---|---|
| Flat rate (single rate) | 805 |
| Time of use | 898 |
| Demand charge | 52 |
| With controlled load | 1130 |
| Fixed price | 0 |
| Solar Sharer free midday power | 17 |
| Guaranteed discount | 0 |
| Conditional discount | 0 |
| Restricted eligibility | 601 |
Solar, GreenPower and fees
- Solar feed-in tariff: from 0c up to 12c per kWh across its plans. See feed-in tariffs by state.
- GreenPower: offered, at 2.25c per kWh for 100% GreenPower as published. See green energy.
- Late payment fee: up to $15.00 on some plans.
- Paper bill fee: up to $2.15 on some plans.
- Ways to pay: Paper bill, BPAY, Credit card, Direct debit, Other methods.
How Origin Energy compares
Questions about Origin Energy
In Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory and Queensland, across 12 electricity networks. It published 1755 residential electricity plans to Energy Made Easy as at 14 October 2026.
In the Evoenergy network, Origin Energy's cheapest generally available flat-rate plan, Origin Go Variable Ongoing, works out at about $1,513 a year for 4,000 kWh, including GST and guaranteed discounts. That is 23% below the regulated standing offer of $1,968.
Yes. Across its published plans, Origin Energy's retailer feed-in tariffs range up to 12c 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 $15.00. 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.