1st Energy — Plans & Profile
· 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 avg2026 AER report
Australian Ownership
no
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
Customer Reviews (0)
Log in to reviewNo reviews yet. Be the first.
Energy Plans
Electricity Plans (357)
| Plan | Retailer | Annual cost ▲at 4,000 kWh/yr | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | Off-peak | Shoulder | ||||||||
 | 1st Topaz, Residential - Time of Use with Controlled Load Time of use | 1st Energy | $1,080 | |||||||
| 1st Topaz, Residential - Time of Use Time of use | 1st Energy | $1,080 | |||||||
| 1st Topaz, Residential - Time of Use with Controlled Load Time of use | 1st Energy | $1,092 | |||||||
| 1st Topaz, Residential - Time of Use Time of use | 1st Energy | $1,092 | |||||||
| 1st Topaz, Residential - Anytime Flat rate | 1st Energy | $1,105 | |||||||
| 1st Topaz, Residential - Anytime with Controlled Load Flat rate | 1st Energy | $1,105 | |||||||
| 1st Topaz, Residential - Time of Use Time of use | 1st Energy | $1,117 | |||||||
| 1st Topaz, Residential - Time of Use with Controlled Load Time of use | 1st Energy | $1,117 | |||||||
| 1st Sapphire, Business - Time of Use with Controlled Load Time of useBusiness | 1st Energy | $1,118 | |||||||
| 1st Sapphire, Business - Time of Use Time of useBusiness | 1st Energy | $1,118 |
Gas Plans (9)
| Plan | Retailer | Annual cost ▲at 20,000 MJ/yr | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Ruby, Residential Stepped rate | 1st Energy | $847 | |
| 1st Ruby, Residential Stepped rate | 1st Energy | $849 | |
| 1st Ruby, Residential Stepped rate | 1st Energy | $866 | |
| 1st Ruby, Residential Stepped rate | 1st Energy | $867 | |
| 1st Ruby, Residential Stepped rate | 1st Energy | $867 | |
| 1st Ruby, Residential Stepped rate | 1st Energy | $909 | |
| 1st Ruby, Residential Stepped rate | 1st Energy | $909 | |
| 1st Ruby, Residential Stepped rate | 1st Energy | $909 | |
| 1st Ruby, Residential Stepped rate | 1st Energy | $935 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many plans does 1st Energy offer?▾
Does 1st Energy offer both electricity and gas?▾
What is the cheapest 1st Energy electricity plan?▾
Is 1st Energy a major or smaller retailer?▾
How often is 1st Energy's plan data updated?▾
Find your best deal
Bill Hero compares all retailers to find you the cheapest plan for your actual usage.
Subscribe to Bill Hero