1st Energy — Plans & Profile

Last updated: 15 June 2026 · Rates sourced from CDR energy plan data. Updated daily by Bill Hero.

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.

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.

Provider Profile

Customer Count (Energy)

31,440

0.4% market share

As of 2026

Founded

2014

Complaints Rate (AER)

0.49%

More complaints than 55% of retailers

Q3: Below avg

2026 AER report

Australian Ownership

Founded in 2014 as a privately owned Australian energy retailer by Liam Foden and Adam Landry. Acquired by Origin Energy in February 2026, making it now 100% foreign-owned (Origin is publicly listed with majority institutional ownership, much of it international).

Generation Assets

Parent Origin Energy owns approximately 7,000 MW of generation including the Eraring coal-fired power station (NSW), gas-fired plants, wind and solar farms, and battery storage.

GreenPower

Not offered

Parent Company

Origin Energy

Regulatory Issues

No penalties specific to 1st Energy identified in AER, ESC, or ACCC records. However, parent Origin Energy has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay $17.6 million for widespread breaches of Victoria's energy rules, and $12 million for life support obligation failures.

Reputation Scores

ProductReview

★★★★★

4.6

968 reviews

Trustpilot

★★★★★

4.7

388 reviews

Google

No data

Customer Reviews (0)

No reviews yet. Be the first.

Energy Plans

Electricity Plans (357)

No plans available for this area.

Gas Plans (9)

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

Showing 9 of 9 plans. Click column headers to sort.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many plans does 1st Energy offer?▾

1st Energy offers 366 plans in Australia (0 electricity, 9 gas), based on Consumer Data Right (CDR) data updated daily by Bill Hero.

Does 1st Energy offer both electricity and gas?▾

1st Energy currently offers gas only — 9 plans are listed in CDR data. Bill Hero does not have any electricity plans on file from this retailer.

Is 1st Energy a major or smaller retailer?▾

1st Energy is a mid-sized retailer in Bill Hero's comparison, with 366 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.

Find your best deal

Bill Hero compares all retailers to find you the cheapest plan for your actual usage.

Subscribe to Bill Hero