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Did you know that if you live in NSW you live in a state with a competitive energy market? This means you can choose your energy retailer. So, if you’ve been putting up with energy bill price increases each quarter and thinking there isn’t much you can do about it, you’re wrong. You can fight back by getting a better energy deal.

Mozo could help you to find a cheaper energy plan. Simply enter in your NSW postcode into our price comparison tool, and we’ll list out options from a range of providers based on your consumption and payment preferences.

How can I compare energy prices in NSW?

If you want to pay hundreds less on your rising electricity and gas bills, then Mozo is here to help! It is now easier than ever to find out how much you could be saving with our online energy comparison tool. We compare a wide range of plans and providers across New South Wales.

Our energy comparison service is completely free to use, and allows you to quickly find energy plans available in your area, and compare plan costs. You could save up to hundreds of dollars each year simply by switching your energy provider, or switching to a more competitive plan with your current provider.As energy providers often change their pricing and plans, if you’ve never compared your provider before, chances are there is a much better deal you may be missing out on.

Your energy costs are based on different factors, such as where you live in NSW, your specific usage charges and plan. Mozo helps you compare energy prices in minutes. If you have a recent bill handy, then you will be able to improve the accuracy of your results even further by entering your actual usage.

If you have recently moved to NSW and don’t have an existing bill to compare against, we can still show you a list of energy plans in your area for average households of a similar size and with a similar energy usage. We will then show you a list of the best electricity and gas providers and plans that are on offer in your suburb so you can compare which deal suits you best. 

What should I look for in a good energy plan?

Every energy provider that operates in NSW will have a range of energy plans for you to choose from. While many energy providers will have ‘sign up’ incentives for new customers such as “get $50 off your first bill” or 50% off your first electricity bill, there are other features you should consider:

• Pay on time discount. Many NSW energy providers will offer customers discounts for paying their bill on time.
  Direct debit discount. You can get money knocked off your bill simply by setting up a direct debit from your account. You’ll still receive bill notification of your usage but you don’t need to worry about making the payment as the provider will directly debit your account on the due date. Just make sure you have enough funds in the account on the payment date or you could be hit with a missed payment fee and a bank fee.
  Clean energy generation. Opting for a green energy plan could be a better option for your conscious.
  Bill smoothing. If budgeting is top of mind, some energy retailers in NSW have plans that enable you spread out the cost of your electricity in regular instalments over the year, rather than in quarterly chunks. Read our bill smoothing guide.

How much does energy cost in NSW?

The cost of your energy service will be determined by a number of factors including where you live in NSW and how much energy you consume. Energy providers in New South Wales will calculate your bill based on:

• fixed supply charge: a fixed price per day for your service
  usage: charged per kilowatt hour of usage

How can I reduce my energy bill?

There are really only two ways that you can reduce your energy bill. The first one takes some effort on your behalf. You can find ways to reduce the amount of energy you use. If you want to find out how you can save energy, head on over to our energy savings tips hub.

The second way for you to reduce your bill is to switch plans. If you’ve been with the one NSW energy supplier for a while, it is likely that there is a much more competitive plan in the marketplace which will reduce the cost of your bill.

It is worth looking at some of the discounts that some NSW energy providers offer customers like discounts for paying on time or paying by direct debit.

What about my meter? Will this make a difference to the cost of my energy bill?

Yes, the meter that is installed at your premise will determine the tariff you’re charged. In New South Wales there isn’t a government led initiative around the rollout of smart meters for all residential customers so the type of energy meter at your property will depend on how old your property is and the energy distributor in your area. The distributor is responsible for installing meters.

There are a number of meters available in NSW including:

• Accumulation meters. These meters keep track of the accumulated electricity usage. You are charged a single flat rate for the electricity you use, so if you have this kind of meter at your premises you will generally be on a single tariff plan.
  Interval Meters: Record how much energy you use at different times of the day and are called time of use meters. The
  benefit of these meters is that you will be charged different rates for your electricity usage depending on the time of day.
  Smart meters: These are digital meters that measure energy use every 30 minutes. With a smart meter you are also able to choose more flexible pricing plans that allow for discounts depending on the time of day. Want more info, read our smart meter guide.

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