Alinta Energy sells and markets energy related products to 800,000 homes and businesses across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia. Alinta has a number of great value plans, in fact it was awarded a Mozo Experts Choice Award for best value electricity in New South Wales in 2017.
Starting off with retailing gas in Western Australia in 1995, Alinta Energy evolved into a diverse energy company over the years after a number of mergers and acquisitions. The enterprise operates nine power stations in Australia as well as New Zealand.
Alinta Energy caters to energy needs of residents as well businesses across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia. If you’re looking for packages offering electricity, natural gas or renewable power in one of these states, you may be eligible to apply to Alinta.
Alinta Energy offers natural gas and electricity plans for your home with deals such as discount offers for paying on time. Generally, there is no lock in period or exit fees applicable on your account with Alinta.
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| Solar powerSolar power | Alinta Energy provides solar power to customers in Victoria. If you are looking for a solar solution in Victoria, you can apply to Alinta for a suitable plan. |
| Payment optionsPayment options | Alinta Energy offers a range of online as well as offline payment options to choose from. You can easily pay your gas and electricity bills using your credit card, direct debit or BPAY. Alinta Energy also gives you the option to mail a cheque or go personally to a post office and make your payment. |
| Bill frequencyBill frequency | With Alinta Energy, you will generally receive your electricity bill about once every three months and your natural gas once every two months. |
| No lock in periodNo lock in period | One of the best things about Alinta Energy is that your electricity and gas plans come with no lock in period or exit fees. This means that in case you need to make changes to your account you would have the flexibility to do so without having to worry about the extra charges. |
| MyAccountMyAccount | Alinta Energy lets you manage your bills and payment through an online hub called MyAccount. You can access your account information whenever you want, from the comfort of your home. It lets you review your usage and history, pay bills and upgrade your plan online. |
| Concessions and rebatesConcessions and rebates | Australians facing difficulty paying their gas and electricity bills because of hardship may be eligible for a relief payment if they have an eligible concession. To apply for the financial assistance, you would have to go through a financial counsellor, who will assess the difficulty before an application can be submitted. |
If you are an existing Alinta Energy customer and you’re shifting home, you can easily move your account as long as your new address is within the area where Alinta provides gas and electricity. All you need to do is call their helpline, which is open from Monday to Friday (8 am to 7 pm) and on Saturday (9 am to 4 pm) to request for the change.
Similarly, if you are currently with another provider and want to switch your account, you can call Alinta Energy and ask for a transfer. There would be certain specific eligibility criteria for different areas.
The Mozo community has rated Alinta Energy’s products and services on different specifications ranging from pricing and bill clarity to customer satisfaction and green energy.
* Overall rating based on reviews in the past 12 months.
Bills have drop since changing provider.
Bills have drop since changing provider.
Sandylee (QLD), reviewed about 2 months ago
Even after a seniors discount from AGL, Alinta worked out cheaper.
Even after a seniors discount from AGL, Alinta worked out cheaper.
Anthony (NSW), reviewed 2 months ago
Good prices, high discounts for early payment
Good prices, high discounts for early payment
Paulina (QLD), reviewed 3 months ago
Elizabeth (WA), reviewed 3 months ago
Day rate is a bit high, but the solar rebate is ok.
Day rate is a bit high, but the solar rebate is ok.
Jason (QLD), reviewed 4 months ago
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To make sure you are not wasting money on an inefficient plan, you must regularly assess the different electricity and gas packages available. Compare Alinta Energy and other electricity and gas providers in your area on Mozo’s convenient comparison tool to see if it’s time for a switch. Just enter your postcode and see the best options for you.
