Alinta Energy energy plans & prices 2026

Alinta Energy offers 573 plans in Australia (483 electricity, 90 gas), based on Consumer Data Right (CDR) data updated daily by Bill Hero.

Total plans

573

483 electricity · 90 gas

Complaints rate

0.90%

Worse than average

Cheapest

$531

/yr @ 4,000 kWh

Customers

313,238

4.4% market share

Founded

1955 (as state-owned gas utility); privatised 1998; current entity formed 2011

Rates sourced from CDR and refreshed daily. Last updated: 8 July 2026.

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About Alinta Energy

Alinta Energy is a major electricity and gas retailer and generator, serving approximately 1.1 million accounts across Australia and New Zealand. It grew from its WA gas roots into a national player and is the principal partner of the Australian Men's Cricket Team. Alinta is foreign-owned (currently Hong Kong-based, transitioning to Singapore-based ownership). Its GreenPower offerings are limited to large business customers only. The company has faced multiple AER enforcement actions over treatment of Centrepay and life support customers, and it operates coal assets including Loy Yang B.

Products offeredEnergy Retailer

Residential customers313,238 (4.4% share)

Parent companyChow Tai Fook Enterprises (Hong Kong); acquisition by Sembcorp Industries (Singapore state-owned) announced Dec 2025, approved Feb 2026

Australian ownershipno

Market positionMid-sized retailer

Alinta Energy is a mid-sized retailer with 573 plans.

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Cheapest Alinta Energy electricity plans

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
HomeDeal Smart - Time of Use (Interval) + CL Time of use	Alinta Energy	—	0.00	0.00	27.17	85.90	0.0	$531	Switch
HomeDeal Smart - Time of Use (Interval) Time of use	Alinta Energy	—	0.00	0.00	27.17	85.90	0.0	$531	Switch
HomeDeal Smart - Time of Use (Interval) + CL Time of use	Alinta Energy	—	0.00	0.00	28.59	84.47	0.0	$537	Switch
HomeDeal Smart - Time of Use (Interval) Time of use	Alinta Energy	—	0.00	0.00	28.59	84.47	0.0	$537	Switch
HomeDeal Smart - Time of Use (Interval) Time of use	Alinta Energy	—	0.00	0.00	26.64	90.14	0.0	$542	Switch
HomeDeal Smart - Time of Use (Interval) + CL Time of use	Alinta Energy	—	0.00	0.00	26.64	90.14	0.0	$542	Switch
HomeDeal Smart - Time of Use + CL Time of use	Alinta Energy	—	0.00	0.00	31.62	81.85	0.0	$552	Switch
HomeDeal Smart - Time of Use Time of use	Alinta Energy	—	0.00	0.00	31.62	81.85	0.0	$552	Switch
BusinessDeal Flex - Two Period Time of Use + CL Time of useBusiness	Alinta Energy	—	0.00	0.00	28.94	98.81	0.0	$592	Switch
BusinessDeal Flex - Two Period Time of Use Time of useBusiness	Alinta Energy	—	0.00	0.00	28.94	98.81	0.0	$592	Switch

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Cheapest Alinta Energy gas plans

Plan	Retailer	Usage ratec/MJ	Supplyc/day	Annual cost ▲at 20,000 MJ/yr
HomeDeal Smart Gas - Multinet 2 Stepped rate	Alinta Energy	2.91	58.42	$618	Switch
HomeDeal Smart Gas - Multinet 1 Stepped rate	Alinta Energy	2.91	58.42	$618	Switch
HomeDeal Smart - Gas Stepped rate	Alinta Energy	4.20	52.72	$661	Switch
HomeDeal Smart - Gas Stepped rate	Alinta Energy	4.20	52.72	$661	Switch
HomeDeal Smart - Gas Stepped rate	Alinta Energy	4.20	52.72	$661	Switch
HomeDeal Smart - Gas Stepped rate	Alinta Energy	4.20	52.72	$661	Switch
HomeDeal Smart Gas - AGN Central 2 Stepped rate	Alinta Energy	3.24	61.10	$663	Switch
HomeDeal Smart Gas - AGN Central 1 Stepped rate	Alinta Energy	3.24	61.10	$663	Switch
HomeDeal Smart Gas - AGN North Stepped rate	Alinta Energy	2.64	63.98	$700	Switch
HomeDeal Smart Gas - Ausnet Central 2 Stepped rate	Alinta Energy	2.67	80.17	$707	Switch

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Showing 10 of 90 gas plans · Sample rows — rates sourced from CDR, refreshed daily.

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Regulatory Issues

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

Australian Energy Regulator|Infringement notice

13 Nov 2025

📋 AER issued a record 15 infringement notices to Alinta Energy totalling $1,089,000 for alleged mishandling of Centrepay payments to welfare recipients.

Penalty: $1.09 million

AER — Alinta Energy Centrepay infringement notices ↗

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many plans does Alinta Energy offer?▾

Alinta Energy offers 573 plans in Australia (483 electricity, 90 gas), based on Consumer Data Right (CDR) data updated daily by Bill Hero.

Does Alinta Energy offer both electricity and gas?▾

Yes — Alinta Energy offers both electricity (483 plans) and gas (90 plans). Customers can take both fuels from Alinta Energy and may be eligible for dual-fuel discounts on some plans.

What is the cheapest Alinta Energy electricity plan?▾

HomeDeal Smart - Time of Use (Interval) + CL is the cheapest Alinta Energy residential electricity plan in Bill Hero's comparison, with an estimated annual cost of $531 at 4,000 kWh/year. Your actual cost depends on your usage and tariff — see the table above for the full list.

Is Alinta Energy a major or smaller retailer?▾

Alinta Energy is a mid-sized retailer in Bill Hero's comparison, with 573 plans on offer. Larger retailers typically have 1,000+ plans; Alinta Energy sits between major incumbents and smaller specialists.

How often is Alinta Energy's plan data updated?▾

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

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