Sumo Power — Plans & Profile

Last updated: 4 July 2026 · Rates sourced from CDR energy plan data. Updated daily by Bill Hero.

Retailer at a glance

26,326 residential customers (0.4% market share)Complaints: worse than average (0.66% of customers)Founded: 2015

About Sumo Power

Sumo Power is an Australian-owned energy retailer. It has accumulated over $11.7 million in combined regulatory fines for unlawful doorknocking, misleading sales practices, and wrongful disconnections. Among mid-tier Australian energy retailers, Sumo has the highest total penalty amount. Sumo does not offer GreenPower accredited products.

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

Provider Profile

Customer Count (Energy)

26,326

0.4% market share

As of 2026

Founded

2015

Complaints Rate

0.66%

More complaints than 74% of retailers

Q3: Below avg

Source: AER Retail energy market performance update for January to March 2026, Quarter 3 2025–26

Australian Ownership

yes

Founded by Domenic Capomolla in 2014 (launched 2015). Operates as SparQ Pty Ltd and Sumo Gas Pty Ltd. Claims to be 100% Australian-owned with Melbourne-based operations and call centres.

GreenPower

Not offered

Reputation Scores

ProductReview

★★★☆☆

3.2

1,384 reviews

Trustpilot

No data

Google

No data

Customer Reviews (0)

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Regulatory Issues

Enforcement actions recorded against Sumo Power by Australian energy regulators. Sourced from the ESC Victoria Register and AER compliance reports. Updated monthly.

Federal Court of Australia|Court proceeding

15 Dec 2024

⚖️ Federal Court ordered Sumo to pay $1.2 million for making false or misleading representations to customers about energy plans and pricing.

Penalty: $1.20 million

Source document ↗

Essential Services Commission (Vic)|Court proceeding

1 Dec 2024

⚖️ Supreme Court of Victoria ordered Sumo to pay $10 million for unlawful doorknocking and best-offer messaging failures. Sumo engaged in misleading door-to-door sales tactics and failed to inform customers of better available offers.

Penalty: $10.00 million

Federal Court — Sumo Power unlawful conduct ↗

Essential Services Commission (Vic)|Penalty notice

1 June 2024

📋 ESC Victoria issued approximately 100 penalty notices totalling over $500,000 for wrongful disconnections.

Source document ↗

Bill Hero compiles regulatory enforcement data from public registers. This information is provided for consumer transparency and does not constitute legal advice. Always refer to the original regulator source for the most current and complete information.

Energy Plans

Electricity Plans (596)

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
Sumo Standing Offer Time of use	Sumo	—	0.00	0.00	34.82	110.12	—	$681	Switch
Sumo Standing Offer Time of use	Sumo	—	0.00	0.00	34.82	110.12	—	$681	Switch
Sumo Standing Offer Time of use	Sumo	—	0.00	0.00	36.65	108.29	—	$688	Switch
Sumo Standing Offer Time of use	Sumo	—	0.00	0.00	36.65	108.29	—	$688	Switch
Sumo Standing Offer Time of use	Sumo	—	0.00	0.00	34.15	115.56	—	$695	Switch
Sumo Standing Offer Time of use	Sumo	—	0.00	0.00	34.15	115.56	—	$695	Switch
Sumo Standing Offer Time of useBusiness	Sumo	—	0.00	0.00	34.45	117.62	—	$705	Switch
Sumo Standing Offer Time of useBusiness	Sumo	—	0.00	0.00	34.45	117.62	—	$705	Switch
Sumo Standing Offer Time of useBusiness	Sumo	—	0.00	0.00	28.08	138.35	—	$730	Switch
Sumo Standing Offer Time of useBusiness	Sumo	—	0.00	0.00	28.08	138.35	—	$730	Switch

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Gas Plans (7)

Plan	Retailer	Usage ratec/MJ	Supplyc/day	Annual cost ▲at 20,000 MJ/yr
Sumo Sunrise Plus Residential Gas Stepped rate	Sumo	3.26	77.20	$785	Switch
Sumo Local Residential Gas Stepped rate	Sumo	3.26	77.24	$789	Switch
Sumo Local Business Gas Stepped rateBusiness	Sumo	4.90	65.00	$794	Switch
Sumo 365 Residential Gas Stepped rate	Sumo	5.20	138.10	$1,373	Switch
Sumo 365 Business Gas Stepped rateBusiness	Sumo	5.40	156.50	$1,492	Switch
Sumo Standing Offer Stepped rate	Sumo	5.70	150.00	$1,496	Switch
Sumo Standing Offer Business Gas Stepped rateBusiness	Sumo	5.90	170.00	$1,621	Switch

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many plans does Sumo Power offer?▾

Sumo Power offers 603 plans in Australia (500 electricity, 7 gas), based on Consumer Data Right (CDR) data updated daily by Bill Hero.

Does Sumo Power offer both electricity and gas?▾

Yes — Sumo Power offers both electricity (500 plans) and gas (7 plans). Customers can take both fuels from Sumo Power and may be eligible for dual-fuel discounts on some plans.

What is the cheapest Sumo Power electricity plan?▾

Sumo Standing Offer is the cheapest Sumo Power residential electricity plan in Bill Hero's comparison, with an estimated annual cost of $681 at 4,000 kWh/year. Your actual cost depends on your usage and tariff — see the table above for the full list.

Is Sumo Power a major or smaller retailer?▾

Sumo Power is a mid-sized retailer in Bill Hero's comparison, with 603 plans on offer. Larger retailers typically have 1,000+ plans; Sumo Power sits between major incumbents and smaller specialists.

How often is Sumo Power's plan data updated?▾

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

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