1st Energy Plans & Prices — Compare & Save

1st Energy offers 388 plans in Australia (379 electricity, 9 gas), based on Consumer Data Right (CDR) data updated daily by Bill Hero.

Retailer tier
Tier 3 retailer
0.5% market share
Complaints
Medium
0.50% rate
Customers
36,134
0.5% market share
Founded
2014

Rates sourced from CDR and refreshed daily. Last updated: 25 September 2026.

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About 1st Energy

1st Energy is the low-cost brand of Origin Energy, Australia's largest energy retailer. Origin acquired 1st Energy in February 2026 and Energy Locals Retail in late 2024, and is consolidating its budget energy offering onto 1st Energy — a Jetstar-to-Qantas play — while migrating Energy Locals Retail customers across. 1st Energy is therefore not an independent retailer: it is wholly owned by Origin. Expect no lock-in contracts and Australia-based support, but note Origin's regulatory history: $29 million in combined penalties since 2022.

Products offeredEnergy Retailer
Residential customers36,134 (0.5% share)
GreenPower productsNot offered
Parent companyOrigin Energy
Australian ownershipyes
Market positionMid-sized retailer
Regulatory note: 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.

1st Energy is a mid-sized retailer with 388 plans.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many plans does 1st Energy offer?▾
1st Energy offers 388 plans in Australia (379 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 (379 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 Emerald, Residential - Time of Use with Controlled Load is the cheapest 1st Energy residential electricity plan in Bill Hero's comparison, with an estimated annual cost of $967 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 388 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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