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.

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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

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.

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Energy Plans

Electricity Plans (357)

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PlanRetailerAnnual costat 4,000 kWh/yr
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1st Topaz, Residential - Time of Use with Controlled Load
Time of use
1st Energy$1,080
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1st Topaz, Residential - Time of Use
Time of use
1st Energy$1,080
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1st Topaz, Residential - Time of Use with Controlled Load
Time of use
1st Energy$1,092
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1st Topaz, Residential - Time of Use
Time of use
1st Energy$1,092
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1st Topaz, Residential - Anytime
Flat rate
1st Energy$1,105
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1st Topaz, Residential - Anytime with Controlled Load
Flat rate
1st Energy$1,105
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1st Topaz, Residential - Time of Use
Time of use
1st Energy$1,117
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1st Topaz, Residential - Time of Use with Controlled Load
Time of use
1st Energy$1,117
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1st Sapphire, Business - Time of Use with Controlled Load
Time of useBusiness
1st Energy$1,118
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1st Sapphire, Business - Time of Use
Time of useBusiness
1st Energy$1,118
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Gas Plans (9)

PlanRetailerAnnual costat 20,000 MJ/yr
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1st Ruby, Residential
Stepped rate
1st Energy$847
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1st Ruby, Residential
Stepped rate
1st Energy$849
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1st Ruby, Residential
Stepped rate
1st Energy$866
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1st Ruby, Residential
Stepped rate
1st Energy$867
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1st Ruby, Residential
Stepped rate
1st Energy$867
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1st Ruby, Residential
Stepped rate
1st Energy$909
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1st Ruby, Residential
Stepped rate
1st Energy$909
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1st Ruby, Residential
Stepped rate
1st Energy$909
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1st Ruby, Residential
Stepped rate
1st Energy$935
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many plans does 1st Energy offer?
1st Energy offers 366 plans in Australia (357 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 (357 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 Topaz, 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 $1,080 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 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.

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