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Updated 01/03/2022

Agl Energy Review

Overview

Originally established in 1837 as the Australian Gas Light Company, AGL is one of Australia’s oldest and largest integrated essential service providers.

They deliver gas, electricity and telecommunications services to residents, businesses and wholesale customers.

Key Points

  • AGL operates Australia’s largest electricity generation portfolio, accounting for 20% of the total generation capacity within Australia’s National Market^.

  • AGL has 4.5 million customers Australia-wide.^

  • AGL customers have access to AGL Rewards, giving them access to discounted deals and offers.

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Which state is AGL available in?

AGL at the time of writing offers electricity in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia.

Gas is offered in NSW, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia.

Do they offer green energy?

AGL is GreenPower accredited.

Existing customers have the opportunity to add Green Energy to their electricity plan nominating the amount of accredited green energy they’d like AGL to buy on their behalf.

This can be an additional 10%, 20% or 100% on top of their electricity bill.

Carbon neutral options are also available across AGL products.

Residential customers can add certified Carbon Neutral to their electricity plan for $1 a week and to gas plans for $0.50 a week, to support projects that help reduce emissions.

What solar plans are offered?

AGL offers solar rebates.

Eligible customers can be paid a solar feed-in tariff with any of their electricity plans.

The rate will depend on what state you are in and the size of your solar power system. 

Customers who seek the most generous solar rebates can sign up to the Solar Savers residential plan.

What residential plans are offered?

AGL Energy offers three residential plans with a range of prices available.

These prices change regularly, so make sure you compare policies to see if you’re getting a good deal before switching providers.

AGL Super Saver (electricity and gas)

AGL Super Saver offers customers low rates that won’t change for 12 months, with electricity 18% less than the Reference Price.

Key features:

  • No-lock in contract

  • Your rates won’t change for 12 months

  • Solar feed-in tariff

  • Discounts on AGL NBN plans as an AGL energy customer

AGL Flexible Saver (electricity and gas)

AGL’s standard plan with variable rates, with electricity 10% less than the reference price.

Key features:

  • Variable rates which go up and down with written notice to you.

  • Flexible billing options, including monthly or quarterly bills

  • No lock in contract

Solar Savers (electricity only)

AGL’s Solar Savers plan allows you to take advantage of their highest solar feed-in tariff for solar panels under 10kw.

Key features:

  • Highest solar feed-in tariff when you generate more power from your solar panels than you use

  • 12 month energy plan

  • Flexible billing options

What business plans are offered?

AGL offers two electricity and gas plans for small businesses.

Larger businesses can contact AGL directly to see what deals are on offer.

Business Super Saver

Key inclusions:

  • Electricity 26% less than reference price

  • Fixed rates for 12 months

  • 30-day payment terms

Business Flexible Saver

Key inclusions:

  • Electricity 12% less than reference price

  • Choice of billing options

  • Flexible payment options

  • 30-day payment terms

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How can people pay for their bill?

You can pay your bill through the AGL app, online through My Account, set up Direct Debit, through BPAY and PayPal.

You can also choose to pay in weekly, fortnightly or monthly instalments rather than quarterly.

Customers can also pay through SMS, Centrepay (Centrelink recipients), as well as through mail and via Australia Post.

What rewards does AGL offer?

All AGL residential customers are able to register for AGL rewards, giving them access to rewards and discounts across shopping, food, groceries and experiences.

AGL energy customers will also receive a discount on AGL’s nbn plans.

How good is their customer service?

12,416 (0.8%) of AGL customers made complaints in 2020-21.

They have a market share of 21.3%^^.

At time of writing, they have a TrustPilot score of 4.3/5.*

FAQs

1. Which states in Australia does AGL operate?

NSW, VIC, QLD, SA and WA. AGL offers gas only in WA.

2. Is AGL a Tier 1 or Tier 2 energy retailer?

As AGL has a market share of 21.3%, they are a Tier 1 retailer.

3. Is AGL Australian owned?

AGL is partially Australian owned. As AGL is an ASX listed company, ownership is mixed among shareholders.

4. Is AGL government owned?

No, it is publicly owned.

5. How do I contact AGL?

Call 131 245, or you can use live chat on their website.

6. Does AGL do credit checks? 

Yes. All energy companies will do credit checks to ensure that you won’t default on your bills.

7. Does  AGL give any discounts? 

AGL will often have discounts available. To find out the latest offers, compare with us to see how much you could save.

8. What time does AGL consider off-peak?

10pm to 7am, Monday - Friday (NSW, ACT, QLD), 11pm - 7am (VIC), 1am - 6am (SA).

9. Does AGL have an app?

Yes. Through AGL's app, you can pay your bill, check your usage and see how many days you have left on your current billing period.

Conclusion

With so many energy suppliers it makes sense to shop around, particularly if you’re spending more time working from home

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This guide is opinion only and should not be taken as financial advice. Check with a financial professional before making any decisions.

^ AGL, About us, accessed 17th February 2022.

^^Australian Energy Regulator, Annual Retail Markets Report 2020-21, accessed 27th January 2022.

*TrustPilot score correct as of 7 September 2021