ENGIE vs Nectr Energy

Nectr Energy is cheaper - by about $141/year

Nectr Energy’s cheapest residential electricity plan, Nectr Home Buzz TOU - October 2026, costs an estimated $1,139/year at 4,000 kWh, 41% below the DMO. ENGIE’s cheapest plan, VIC ENGIE Standing elec, costs $1,280/year, 14% below the VDO. That is a difference of $141/year - switching from ENGIE to Nectr Energycould save you about that much, though your actual cost depends on your usage, tariff type and eligibility for any plan’s conditional discounts.

ENGIE - cheapest plans

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PlanRetailerAnnual cost ▲at 4,000 kWh/yr
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VIC ENGIE Standing elec
Time of use
ENGIE$1,280
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VIC ENGIE Standing elec
Time of use
ENGIE$1,280
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VIC ENGIE Home Business Standing elec
Time of use
ENGIE$1,280
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Nectr Energy - cheapest plans

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PlanRetailerAnnual cost ▲at 4,000 kWh/yr
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Nectr Home Buzz TOU - October 2026
Time of use
Nectr$1,139
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Nectr Home Buzz TOU + CL 1 - October 2026
Time of use
Nectr$1,139
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Nectr Home Buzz TOU + CL 2 - October 2026
Time of use
Nectr$1,139
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Head-to-head: cheapest plan from each retailer

SpecENGIENectr Energy
PlanVIC ENGIE Standing elecNectr Home Buzz TOU - October 2026
Supply charge110.12c/day88.01c/day
Usage rate34.82c/kWh (peak)48.16c/kWh (peak)
Exit fee$0.00$0.00
Contract termNo lock-inNo lock-in
Green energy--
Solar feed-in tariff1.0c/kWh-

How do I switch from ENGIE to Nectr Energy?

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. ENGIE’s cheapest plan has no lock-in contract and an exit fee of $0.00; Nectr Energy’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.

Frequently asked questions

Is ENGIE or Nectr Energy cheaper?
Nectr Energy has the cheaper residential electricity plan of the two, by an estimated $141/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 ENGIE to Nectr Energy?
Choose a Nectr Energy 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 Nectr Energy to ENGIE.
Does ENGIE or Nectr Energy charge an exit fee?
Neither ENGIE's nor Nectr Energy's cheapest residential plan charges an exit fee, based on current Consumer Data Right (CDR) data.

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