1st Energy energy plans & prices 2026

1st Energy offers 296 plans in Australia (287 electricity, 9 gas), based on Consumer Data Right (CDR) data updated daily by Bill Hero.

Total plans

296

287 electricity · 9 gas

Complaints rate

0.50%

Worse than average

Cheapest

$560/yr

@ 4,000 kWh/yr

Customers

36,134

0.5% market share

Founded

2014

Rates sourced from CDR and refreshed daily. Last updated: 6 July 2026.

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About 1st Energy

1st Energy is a mid-tier Australian electricity and gas retailer with Australia-based customer service teams and no lock-in contracts across five states. Acquired by Origin Energy in February 2026, it now operates as a sub-brand within Origin's portfolio. Historically, 1st Energy has maintained a clean regulatory record, while its parent company Origin has $29 million in combined penalties since 2022.

Residential customers36,134 (0.5% share)

GreenPower productsNot offered

Parent companyOrigin Energy

Australian ownershipno

Market positionMid-sized retailer

1st Energy is a mid-sized retailer in Bill Hero's comparison, with 296 plans on offer. Larger retailers typically have 1,000+ plans; 1st Energy sits between major incumbents and smaller specialists.

Bill Hero is an independent comparison service: we list every retailer that publishes pricing through CDR, and we don't take placement fees from 1st Energy or any other retailer. Rates below are sourced from CDR and refreshed daily.

Cheapest 1st Energy electricity plans

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Plan	Retailer	Flat ratec/kWh	Time of use c/kWh			Supplyc/day	Solar FITc/kWh	Annual cost ▲at 4,000 kWh/yr
			Peak	Off-peak	Shoulder
1st Opal, Residential - Time of Use Time of use	1st Energy	—	0.00	0.00	29.80	88.20	0.5	$560	Switch
1st Opal, Residential - Time of Use with Controlled Load Time of use	1st Energy	—	0.00	0.00	29.80	88.20	0.5	$560	Switch
1st Opal, Residential - Time of Use with Controlled Load Time of use	1st Energy	—	0.00	0.00	28.80	91.00	0.5	$563	Switch
1st Opal, Residential - Time of Use Time of use	1st Energy	—	0.00	0.00	28.80	91.00	0.5	$563	Switch
1st Opal, Residential - Time of Use with Controlled Load Time of use	1st Energy	—	0.00	0.00	28.50	96.50	0.5	$580	Switch
1st Opal, Residential - Time of Use Time of use	1st Energy	—	0.00	0.00	28.50	96.50	0.5	$580	Switch
Standing Offer - Solar Sharer Solar Sharer	1st Energy	—	0.00	0.00	—	160.37	1.0	$585	Switch
Standing Offer - Solar Sharer + Controlled Load 1 Solar Sharer	1st Energy	—	0.00	0.00	—	164.67	1.0	$601	Switch
Standing Offer - Solar Sharer + Controlled Load 2 Solar Sharer	1st Energy	—	0.00	0.00	—	168.44	1.0	$615	Switch
1st Quartz, Business - Medium Demand Time of useBusiness+ Demand	1st Energy	—	0.00	0.00	23.20	118.00	0.5	$616	Switch

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Cheapest 1st Energy gas plans

Plan	Retailer	Usage ratec/MJ	Supplyc/day	Annual cost ▲at 20,000 MJ/yr
1st Ruby, Residential Stepped rate	1st Energy	3.50	100.00	$847	Switch
1st Ruby, Residential Stepped rate	1st Energy	3.90	79.00	$849	Switch
1st Ruby, Residential Stepped rate	1st Energy	3.20	100.00	$866	Switch
1st Ruby, Residential Stepped rate	1st Energy	3.70	100.00	$867	Switch
1st Ruby, Residential Stepped rate	1st Energy	3.80	100.00	$867	Switch
1st Ruby, Residential Stepped rate	1st Energy	4.30	79.00	$909	Switch
1st Ruby, Residential Stepped rate	1st Energy	4.30	79.00	$909	Switch
1st Ruby, Residential Stepped rate	1st Energy	4.30	79.00	$909	Switch
1st Ruby, Residential Stepped rate	1st Energy	4.10	86.00	$935	Switch

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Showing 9 of 9 gas plans · Sample rows — rates sourced from CDR, refreshed daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many plans does 1st Energy offer?▾

1st Energy offers 296 plans in Australia (287 electricity, 9 gas), based on Consumer Data Right (CDR) data updated daily by Bill Hero.

Does 1st Energy offer both electricity and gas?▾

Yes — 1st Energy offers both electricity (287 plans) and gas (9 plans). Customers can take both fuels from 1st Energy and may be eligible for dual-fuel discounts on some plans.

What is the cheapest 1st Energy electricity plan?▾

1st Opal, Residential - Time of Use is the cheapest 1st Energy residential electricity plan in Bill Hero's comparison, with an estimated annual cost of $560 at 4,000 kWh/year. Your actual cost depends on your usage and tariff — see the table above for the full list.

Is 1st Energy a major or smaller retailer?▾

1st Energy is a mid-sized retailer in Bill Hero's comparison, with 296 plans on offer. Larger retailers typically have 1,000+ plans; 1st Energy sits between major incumbents and smaller specialists.

How often is 1st Energy's plan data updated?▾

Bill Hero refreshes 1st Energy's plan data daily from the Consumer Data Right (CDR) energy API. Pricing on this page reflects the latest published rates from 1st Energy.

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