Powershop vs Sumo Power

Sumo Power is cheaper - by about $88/year

Sumo Power’s cheapest residential electricity plan, Sumo Online Saver, costs an estimated $1,010/year at 4,000 kWh, 32% below the VDO. Powershop’s cheapest plan, Power House, costs $1,098/year, 26% below the VDO. That is a difference of $88/year - switching from Powershop to Sumo Powercould save you about that much, though your actual cost depends on your usage, tariff type and eligibility for any plan’s conditional discounts.

Powershop - cheapest plans

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PlanRetailerAnnual cost ▲at 4,000 kWh/yr
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Power House
Time of use
Powershop$1,098
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Power House
Time of use
Powershop$1,098
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Power House
Time of use
Powershop$1,103
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Sumo Power - cheapest plans

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PlanRetailerAnnual cost ▲at 4,000 kWh/yr
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Sumo Online Saver
Flat rate
Sumo$1,010
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Sumo Online Saver
Flat rate
Sumo$1,010
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Sumo Sunrise Plus
Time of use
Sumo$1,022
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Head-to-head: cheapest plan from each retailer

SpecPowershopSumo Power
PlanPower HouseSumo Online Saver
Supply charge91.46c/day88.36c/day
Usage rate28.92c/kWh (peak)17.19c/kWh
Exit fee$0.00$0.00
Contract termNo lock-inNo lock-in
Green energy--
Solar feed-in tariff2.0c/kWh-

How do I switch from Powershop to Sumo Power?

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. Powershop’s cheapest plan has no lock-in contract and an exit fee of $0.00; Sumo Power’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 Powershop or Sumo Power cheaper?
Sumo Power has the cheaper residential electricity plan of the two, by an estimated $88/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 Powershop to Sumo Power?
Choose a Sumo Power 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 Sumo Power to Powershop.
Does Powershop or Sumo Power charge an exit fee?
Neither Powershop's nor Sumo Power's cheapest residential plan charges an exit fee, based on current Consumer Data Right (CDR) data.

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