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

My Power Planner

mpp.switchon.vic.gov.au

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