Blue NRG vs ENGIE
ENGIE is cheaper - by about $43/year
ENGIE’s cheapest residential electricity plan, VIC ENGIE Standing elec, costs an estimated $1,280/year at 4,000 kWh, 14% below the VDO. Blue NRG’s cheapest plan, Blue VDO TOU, costs $1,323/year, 11% below the VDO. That is a difference of $43/year - switching from Blue NRG to ENGIEcould save you about that much, though your actual cost depends on your usage, tariff type and eligibility for any plan’s conditional discounts.
Blue NRG - cheapest plans
| Plan | Retailer | Annual cost ▲at 4,000 kWh/yr | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | Off-peak | Shoulder | ||||||||
 | Blue VDO TOU Time of use | Blue NRG | $1,323 | |||||||
| Blue VDO TOU with controlled load Time of use | Blue NRG | $1,323 | |||||||
| Blue VDO Single Rate with controlled load Flat rate | Blue NRG | $1,346 |
ENGIE - cheapest plans
Head-to-head: cheapest plan from each retailer
| Spec | Blue NRG | ENGIE |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | Blue VDO TOU | VIC ENGIE Standing elec |
| Supply charge | 110.13c/day | 110.12c/day |
| Usage rate | 34.83c/kWh (peak) | 34.82c/kWh (peak) |
| Exit fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Contract term | No lock-in | No lock-in |
| Green energy | - | - |
| Solar feed-in tariff | 1.0c/kWh | 1.0c/kWh |
How do I switch from Blue NRG to ENGIE?
Choose a plan above and click Switch. Bill Hero lodges the transfer with your new retailer - there is no interruption to your electricity supply, and most switches complete within 2 business days. Blue NRG’s cheapest plan has no lock-in contract and an exit fee of $0.00; ENGIE’s has no lock-in contract and an exit fee of $0.00. Check your current plan’s exit fee before switching, if any applies.