Sumo Power — Plans & Profile

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

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)

27,413

0.4% market share

As of 2026

Founded

2015

Complaints Rate (AER)

0.78%

More complaints than 67% of retailers

Q3: Below avg

2026 AER report

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

Regulatory Issues

The Supreme Court of Victoria ordered Sumo to pay $10 million in penalties for unlawful doorknocking and best-offer messaging failures. The Federal Court ordered $1.2 million for false or misleading representations in selling electricity plans. The ESC issued 100 penalty notices for wrongful disconnections (over $500,000). Sumo has the worst regulatory record of any mid-tier retailer.

Reputation Scores

ProductReview

★★★☆☆

3.2

1,384 reviews

Trustpilot

No data

Google

No data

Customer Reviews (0)

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Energy Plans

Electricity Plans (554)

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 Sunrise Plus Residential Time Of Use Demand + CL2 Time of use+ Demand	Sumo	—	29.10	0.00	21.59	133.00	—	$1,007	Switch
Sumo Sunrise Plus Residential Time Of Use Demand Time of use+ Demand	Sumo	—	29.10	0.00	21.59	133.00	—	$1,007	Switch
Sumo Sunrise Plus Residential Time Of Use Demand + CL1 Time of use+ Demand	Sumo	—	29.10	0.00	21.59	133.00	—	$1,007	Switch
Sumo Sunrise Residential Time Of Use Demand with CL2 Time of use+ Demand	Sumo	—	29.10	0.00	21.59	133.04	—	$1,008	Switch
Sumo Sunrise Residential Time Of Use Demand Time of use+ Demand	Sumo	—	29.10	0.00	21.59	133.04	—	$1,008	Switch
Sumo Sunrise Residential Time Of Use Demand with CL1 Time of use+ Demand	Sumo	—	29.10	0.00	21.59	133.04	—	$1,008	Switch
Sumo Sunrise Plus Residential Intro Demand Time of use+ Demand	Sumo	—	29.10	0.00	22.67	133.00	—	$1,016	Switch
Sumo Sunrise Plus Residential Intro Demand with CL1 Time of use+ Demand	Sumo	—	29.10	0.00	22.67	133.00	—	$1,016	Switch
Sumo Sunrise Plus Residential Intro Demand with CL2 Time of use+ Demand	Sumo	—	29.10	0.00	22.67	133.00	—	$1,016	Switch
Sumo Sunrise Residential Intro Demand with CL1 Time of use+ Demand	Sumo	—	29.10	0.00	22.67	133.04	—	$1,016	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 561 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 Sunrise Plus Residential Time Of Use Demand + CL2 is the cheapest Sumo Power residential electricity plan in Bill Hero's comparison, with an estimated annual cost of $1,007 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 561 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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