Thursday, November 3, 2011
Overview
Origin Energy is an integrated gas and electricity provider with over 3,500 employees and a 140 year history. Origin Energy is one of Australasia's largest gas and electricity suppliers, retailing energy to more than 3 million residential and business customers in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, with 1.8 million customers in Australia alone.
Origin Energy supplies electricity to approximately 955,000 residential and business customers, mostly in New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria. Origin has one million gas customers in Victoria, South Australia, Queensland and New South Wales. Origin Energy is also a wholesaler and provider of LPG to around 300,000 homes and businesses including 800 service stations.
In March 2011 Origin Energy completed its acquisition of the retail businesses ofCountry Energy and Integral Energy from the the NSW Government. Both companies have been maintained as separate brands but it is expected that they will be rolled fully into Origin Energy over the next 12 to 24 months.
Origin Energy is also a leading provider of environmentally friendly energy and energy related products and was rated the #1 Green Power product by 16 peak environmental groups.
As well as being an energy supplier, Origin is involved in gas and oil exploration, production and power generation. Origin Energy runs the largest number of onshore oil and gas production facilities and is Australia's leading developer of coal-seam gas for Eastern Australian markets. The company is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and is currently the subject of a takeover bid by BG Group, a major global energy conglomerate headquartered in the UK.
- GreenEarth (20% or 25% GreenPower)
- GreenEarth Extra (50% GreenPower)
- GreenEarth Wind (100% GreenPower)
- GreenEarth Solar (100% GreenPower)
Note that all plans are not necessarily available to all households in all postcodes.
No but you can still compare Origin Energy plans and prices in your suburb.
For more information about Origin Energy and their residential electricity & gas plans please visit their website.
Electricity and Natural Gas Pricing
In Australia most standard energy charges are set according to State Government legislation. Standard electricity and gas prices in Victoria and gas prices in Queensland are deregulated.
These vary between states so please check those that are relevant to you.
Tariffs
Residential tariffs - electricity
If you can defer using certain appliances during the electricity industry’s peak periods, we offer special tariffs to save you money. For example, appliances can be connected to the water heating Super Economy Plan and Economy Plan Tariffs.
We offer a free expert advisory service to help you choose the right tariff and achieve the most cost effective electricity supply for your household.
Prices and conditions quoted are applicable to electricity consumed on or after 1 July 2011.
*GST is a Commonwealth Government Goods and Services Tax.
Domestic (Lighting, Power & Continuous water heating) - Tariff 11
| Description | GST* Exclusive | GST* Inclusive | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| All consumption | 20.69 | 22.759 | c/kWh |
| Service fee per metering point per month | $7.96 | $8.756 | $/mth |
Super Economy Plan - Tariff 31
The Super Economy Plan is the cheapest tariff available for water heating. This is because the electricity supply is available only at low electricity-demand periods, such as at night when generators would otherwise be idle.
Electricity supply is made available for a minimum of eight hours per day at times set by the network owner (ENERGEX) at their discretion, generally between the hours of 10pm and 7am . On some days electricity supply may not be turned off at all. This tariff is about 59% cheaper than your normal domestic tariff.
It is designed for storage water heaters and permanently connected heat banks. It can also be used to boost a solar hot water heater.
| Description | GST* Exclusive | GST* Inclusive | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| All consumption | 8.44 | 9.284 | c/kWh |
| Minimum payment per month | $5.54 | $6.094 | $/mth |
Economy Plan - Tariff 33
The Economy Plan can be applied to suitably sized electric storage water heaters, solar-electric water heaters and heat pump water heaters. You can also use this tariff for other domestic loads such as swimming pool filters, water bed heaters and some freezers, provided they are permanently connected.
This tariff is up to 40% cheaper than your normal domestic tariff. Electricity supply is available for at least 18 hours per day and is switched via load control equipment supplied and maintained by ENERGEX. The times of supply are at ENERGEX's discretion. On some days electricity supply may not be turned off at all.
| Description | GST* Exclusive | GST* Inclusive | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| All consumption | 12.43 | 13.673 | c/kWh |
| Minimum payment per month | $5.54 | $6.094 | $/mth |
A minimum monthly payment applies to Tariff 31 and Tariff 33 and covers the cost of maintaining your electricity supply when there is little or no electricity consumption. The minimum monthly payment for Tariff 31 and Tariff 33 is described above.
Farm Time of Use - Tariff 62
This tariff is applicable to farm customers using 25 per cent or more of consumption at the night and on weekends. Low-rate electricity is between 9.00pm and 7.00am, Monday to Friday and 24 hours a day on weekends. Electricity used outside these hours is charged at a higher rate.
| Description | GST* Exclusive | GST* Inclusive | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low rate | 10.47 | 11.517 | c/kWh |
| High rate (First 10,000 per month) | 29.61 | 32.571 | c/kWh |
| High rate (Remainder) | 25.04 | 27.544 | c/kWh |
| Service fee per metering point per month | $15.20 | $16.720 | $/mth |
For consumption above 1150kWh per month on the higher rate, please enquire about transfer to General Supply Time of Use Tariff 22. Tariff 62 is NOT AVAILABLE in conjunction with Tariff 20, 21, 22 or 63 at the same installation.
Farm Time of Use - Tariff 63 (Obsolescent)
No new customers will be supplied under this tariff. It is replaced by Tariff 62. It was only available to customers taking supply under tariff 63 at 26 March 1995. The minimum annual payment on this tariff is based on a consumption of 3000 kWh at the low rate.
| Description | GST* Exclusive | GST* Inclusive | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low rate | 11.08 | 12.188 | c/kWh |
| High rate (First 100 per month) | 52.53 | 57.783 | c/kWh |
| High rate (Next 9,900 per month) | 32.15 | 35.365 | c/kWh |
| High rate (Remainder) | 25.18 | 27.698 | c/kWh |
Irrigation Time of Use - Tariff 64 (Obsolescent)
No new customers will be supplied under this tariff. It is replaced by Tariff 65. It was only available to customers taking supply under tariff 64 at 26 March 1995.
| Description | GST* Exclusive | GST* Inclusive | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low rate | 14.09 | 15.499 | c/kWh |
| High rate | 25.66 | 28.226 | c/kWh |
| Minimum payment per month | $13.60 | $14.960 | $/mth |
Irrigation Time of Use - Tariff 65
This Tariff is available for irrigation only. The low rate is for electricity consumed in a fixed 12-hour, daily pricing (as agreed between the network owner (ENERGEX), Origin and the customer for periods 7.00pm to 7.00am or 8.00pm to 8.00am) Monday to Sunday inclusive. The high rate is for electricity consumed at other times.
| Description | GST* Exclusive | GST* Inclusive | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low rate | 13.01 | 14.311 | c/kWh |
| High rate | 23.62 | 25.982 | c/kWh |
| Service fee per metering point per month | $15.20 | $16.720 | $/mth |
TThis Tariff is provided for irrigators requiring a longer, night-time watering period than Tariff 62. The tariff does not have a low-cost rate extending throughout the weekend.
Irrigation - Tariff 66
This tariff is most suited for irrigation pumps of over 7.5kW and used for long hours. You may request temporary disconnection but you will be required to pay any outstanding balance of the annual fixed charge before reconnection.
| Description | GST* Exclusive | GST* Inclusive | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Charge - All consumption | 12.38 | 13.618 | c/kWh |
| Annual fixed charge - First 7.5kW | $24.01 | $26.411 | $/kW |
| Annual fixed charge - Remaining kW | $72.19 | $79.409 | $/kW |
| Minimum annual fixed charge | $180.08 | $198.088 | $/annum |
| Service fee per metering point per month | $33.50 | $36.850 | $/mth |
This is available for IRRIGATION ONLY. It has a service fee, a fixed annual charge based on the size of motors installed and a flat rate for each unit of metered energy.
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