ENGIE vs Origin Energy

Origin Energy is cheaper - by about $50/year

Origin Energy’s cheapest residential electricity plan, Origin Affinity Variable - Electricity Monster - Oct'26 (Time of Use with Dedicated Circuit), costs an estimated $1,230/year at 4,000 kWh, 17% below the VDO. ENGIE’s cheapest plan, VIC ENGIE Standing elec, costs $1,280/year, 14% below the VDO. That is a difference of $50/year - switching from ENGIE to Origin 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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Origin Energy - cheapest plans

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PlanRetailerAnnual cost ▲at 4,000 kWh/yr
Origin Energy logo
Origin Affinity Variable - Electricity Monster - Oct'26 (Time of Use with Dedicated Circuit)
Time of use
Origin Energy$1,230
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Origin Affinity Variable - Electricity Monster - Oct'26 (Time of Use)
Time of use
Origin Energy$1,230
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Origin Affinity Variable - My Connect - Oct'26 (Time of Use with Dedicated Circuit)
Time of use
Origin Energy$1,230
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Head-to-head: cheapest plan from each retailer

SpecENGIEOrigin Energy
PlanVIC ENGIE Standing elecOrigin Affinity Variable - Electricity Monster - Oct'26 (Time of Use with Dedicated Circuit)
Supply charge110.12c/day102.42c/day
Usage rate34.82c/kWh (peak)32.39c/kWh (peak)
Exit fee$0.00$0.00
Contract termNo lock-in12 months
Green energy--
Solar feed-in tariff1.0c/kWh1.0c/kWh

How do I switch from ENGIE to Origin 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; Origin Energy’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 ENGIE or Origin Energy cheaper?
Origin Energy has the cheaper residential electricity plan of the two, by an estimated $50/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 Origin Energy?
Choose a Origin 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 Origin Energy to ENGIE.
Does ENGIE or Origin Energy charge an exit fee?
Neither ENGIE's nor Origin Energy's cheapest residential plan charges an exit fee, based on current Consumer Data Right (CDR) data.

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