choosing a better electricity deal -an introduction to my power planner
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Choosing a Better Electricity Deal
-An Introduction to My Power Planner
There are about16 companies selling electricityin Victoria
Households can save up to
$500 - $800 a year by switching from the worst to the best
offer – St Vincent de Paul
With about 4,000 electricity offers it
can be confusing
Smile PowerRate freeze
Time Of Use
Residential Market Offer
Solar saver
Flexible pricing tariff
Velocity
Weekend Saver
Shine Flexible
Transitional Fit
Fit Standing
Night SaverStanding Offer
Commander
MoversAdvantageBasic Home
Daily Saver
Daily Saver Plus
Daily Saver Extra
GD
Saver Bonus
Luckily there is a
Victorian Government website to help you to choose a better
electricity deal
What you will need:
• A recent Energy Bill• A computer!• Information about your house
Easier
More advanced
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Choosing a Good Deal
Checking the details
Will I be ‘locked in’ to the contract?
Will the price change?
How will I be billed?
How can I pay?
Is it a flexible pricing plan?
• Check with existing retailer• Call the energy company• Mention the name of the deal• Confirm you are eligible for the deal• Discuss any questions• Provide concession details
If you are happy, the energy company will organise the rest
If you change your mind - you have a
10 day cooling off period
If you like a new deal:
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Choosing a Good Deal
Check your first bill...
• Are you saving?
• Is the deal the same as what you signed up for?
• Are you getting concessions?
1800 500 509
Now it’s your turn to give My Power Planner a try
mpp.switchon.vic.gov.au