- Type
- Electricity and gas retailer
- Available in
- NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, ACT
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (Trustpilot)
- Plans from
- Varies by state
Current Alinta Energy electricity plans
Sourced from Alinta Energy's official plan data, refreshed weekly. Estimated annual cost is for a 4,000 kWh/year household, for comparing plans against each other, not a bill prediction for your address.
| Plan | Usage rate | Daily supply charge | Solar feed-in | Contract | Est. annual cost* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HomeDeal Next - Single Rate | 18.88c/kWh | 88.10c/day | 0.0c/kWh | No lock-in | $1,077 |
| HomeDeal Next - Single Rate + CL | 18.88c/kWh | 88.10c/day | 0.0c/kWh | No lock-in | $1,077 |
| HomeDeal Next - Single Rate + CL | 19.89c/kWh | 86.63c/day | 0.0c/kWh | No lock-in | $1,112 |
| HomeDeal Next - Single Rate | 19.89c/kWh | 86.63c/day | 0.0c/kWh | No lock-in | $1,112 |
| HomeDeal Next - Single Rate + CL | 19.98c/kWh | 92.46c/day | 0.0c/kWh | No lock-in | $1,137 |
| HomeDeal Next - Single Rate | 19.98c/kWh | 92.46c/day | 0.0c/kWh | No lock-in | $1,137 |
| HomeDeal Next - Single Rate + CL | 20.52c/kWh | 100.40c/day | 0.0c/kWh | No lock-in | $1,187 |
| HomeDeal Next - Single Rate | 20.52c/kWh | 100.40c/day | 0.0c/kWh | No lock-in | $1,187 |
| HomeDeal Next - Single Rate + CL | 23.26c/kWh | 93.27c/day | 0.0c/kWh | No lock-in | $1,271 |
| HomeDeal Next - Single Rate | 23.26c/kWh | 93.27c/day | 0.0c/kWh | No lock-in | $1,271 |
| HomeDeal Flow - Demand Single Rate | 22.26c/kWh | 111.07c/day | 2.0c/kWh | No lock-in | $1,296 |
| HomeDeal Flow - Demand Single Rate + CL | 22.26c/kWh | 111.07c/day | 2.0c/kWh | No lock-in | $1,296 |
| HomeDeal Flow - Single Rate + CL | 21.87c/kWh | 150.12c/day | 2.0c/kWh | No lock-in | $1,423 |
| HomeDeal Flow - Single Rate | 21.87c/kWh | 150.12c/day | 2.0c/kWh | No lock-in | $1,423 |
| HomeDeal Next - Time of Use (Interval) + CL TOU | 27.32c/kWh | 92.45c/day | 0.0c/kWh | No lock-in | $1,430 |
*Estimate only, for comparing plans against each other. Enter your postcode below for pricing specific to your address and usage.
Alinta Energy plans overview
| Plan | Type | Key feature | Typical discount off DMO |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Fuss | Flat rate, no conditions | Simple pricing, no conditional discounts | 12-20% |
| Deal | Conditional | Higher discount with pay-on-time or direct debit | 15-25% |
Alinta frequently offers pricing in the top 3 cheapest at any given address. Plans as at September 2026.
Our take on Alinta Energy
Alinta Energy is one of the more consistently competitive mid-tier retailers. Their plans are often among the cheapest at a given address, and their Trustpilot rating of 4.5 stars suggests the customer experience is well above the industry average. They are frequently recommended by comparison sites as a strong value option.
The main consideration is that Alinta is foreign-owned (Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries completed its acquisition from Hong Kong-based Chow Tai Fook Enterprises on 11 June 2026), which may matter to customers who prefer Australian-owned retailers. On pure pricing and service quality, they are a strong contender against the Big 3 and often beat them on price.
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