CovaU vs EnergyAustralia

CovaU is cheaper - by about $148/year

CovaU’s cheapest residential electricity plan, Freedom Residential TOU, costs an estimated $1,175/year at 4,000 kWh, 30% below the regulated tariff. EnergyAustralia’s cheapest plan, Power 365 - Time of Use with Controlled Load -Third Party Offer - $200 Credit, costs $1,323/year, 11% below the VDO. That is a difference of $148/year - switching from EnergyAustralia to CovaUcould save you about that much, though your actual cost depends on your usage, tariff type and eligibility for any plan’s conditional discounts.

CovaU - cheapest plans

Rank by:
PlanRetailerAnnual cost ▲at 4,000 kWh/yr
COVAU PTY LIMITED logo
Freedom Residential TOU
Time of use
COVAU PTY LIMITED$1,175
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COVAU PTY LIMITED logo
Super Saver Residential TOU
Time of use
COVAU PTY LIMITED$1,236
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COVAU PTY LIMITED logo
Super Saver Residential TOU + CL
Time of use
COVAU PTY LIMITED$1,236
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EnergyAustralia - cheapest plans

Rank by:
PlanRetailerAnnual cost ▲at 4,000 kWh/yr
EnergyAustralia logo
Power 365 - Time of Use with Controlled Load -Third Party Offer - $200 Credit
Time of use
EnergyAustralia$1,323
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EnergyAustralia logo
Power 365 - Time of Use -Third Party Offer - $200 Credit
Time of use
EnergyAustralia$1,323
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VIC Seniors Offer - Time of Use - $200 Credit
Time of use
EnergyAustralia$1,323
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Head-to-head: cheapest plan from each retailer

SpecCovaUEnergyAustralia
PlanFreedom Residential TOUPower 365 - Time of Use with Controlled Load -Third Party Offer - $200 Credit
Supply charge122.71c/day110.13c/day
Usage rate42.58c/kWh (peak)34.83c/kWh (peak)
Exit fee$0.00$0.00
Contract termNo lock-in12 months
Green energy--
Solar feed-in tariff10.9c/kWh1.5c/kWh

How do I switch from CovaU to EnergyAustralia?

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. CovaU’s cheapest plan has no lock-in contract and an exit fee of $0.00; EnergyAustralia’s has a 12-month contract term and an exit fee of $0.00. Check your current plan’s exit fee before switching, if any applies.

Frequently asked questions

Is CovaU or EnergyAustralia cheaper?
CovaU has the cheaper residential electricity plan of the two, by an estimated $148/year at 4,000 kWh usage. Your actual saving depends on your usage and tariff - compare the plans above for exact numbers.
How do I switch from CovaU to EnergyAustralia?
Choose a EnergyAustralia plan above and click Switch. Bill Hero manages the switch for you - there's no interruption to supply, and most switches complete within 2 business days. The same process applies in reverse for switching from EnergyAustralia to CovaU.
Does CovaU or EnergyAustralia charge an exit fee?
Neither CovaU's nor EnergyAustralia's cheapest residential plan charges an exit fee, based on current Consumer Data Right (CDR) data.

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