Next Business Energy vs Powershop

Powershop is cheaper - by about $221/year

Powershop’s cheapest residential electricity plan, Power House, costs an estimated $1,098/year at 4,000 kWh, 26% below the VDO. Next Business Energy’s cheapest plan, NBE Standing Resi VIC Citipower, costs $1,319/year, 11% below the VDO. That is a difference of $221/year - switching from Next Business Energy to Powershopcould save you about that much, though your actual cost depends on your usage, tariff type and eligibility for any plan’s conditional discounts.

Next Business Energy - cheapest plans

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PlanRetailerAnnual cost ▲at 4,000 kWh/yr
Next Business Energy logo
NBE Standing Resi VIC Citipower
Time of use
Next Business Energy$1,319
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Next Business Energy logo
NBE Standing Resi VIC Citipower
Time of use
Next Business Energy$1,319
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Next Business Energy logo
NBE Standing Resi VIC Citipower
Time of use
Next Business Energy$1,323
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Powershop - cheapest plans

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PlanRetailerAnnual cost ▲at 4,000 kWh/yr
Powershop logo
Power House
Time of use
Powershop$1,098
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Powershop logo
Power House
Time of use
Powershop$1,098
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Powershop logo
Power House
Time of use
Powershop$1,103
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Head-to-head: cheapest plan from each retailer

SpecNext Business EnergyPowershop
PlanNBE Standing Resi VIC CitipowerPower House
Supply charge110.13c/day91.46c/day
Usage rate34.83c/kWh (peak)28.92c/kWh (peak)
Exit fee$0.00$0.00
Contract termNo lock-inNo lock-in
Green energy--
Solar feed-in tariff0.1c/kWh2.0c/kWh

How do I switch from Next Business Energy to Powershop?

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. Next Business Energy’s cheapest plan has no lock-in contract and an exit fee of $0.00; Powershop’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 Next Business Energy or Powershop cheaper?
Powershop has the cheaper residential electricity plan of the two, by an estimated $221/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 Next Business Energy to Powershop?
Choose a Powershop 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 Powershop to Next Business Energy.
Does Next Business Energy or Powershop charge an exit fee?
Neither Next Business Energy's nor Powershop's cheapest residential plan charges an exit fee, based on current Consumer Data Right (CDR) data.

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