- Type
- Electricity and gas retailer
- Available in
- NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, ACT, TAS
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (ProductReview)
- Plans from
- From $1,470/year (VIC, wholesale pass-through)
How Energy Locals pricing works
Energy Locals is structured differently to most retailers on this page. Instead of a fixed usage rate with a retail margin built in, members pay an annual membership fee for access to wholesale electricity prices, which move with the actual wholesale market rather than staying flat for the life of the plan.
| State | Typical annual cost* |
|---|---|
| Victoria | From $1,470 |
| ACT | From $2,720 |
*Indicative only, varies with wholesale market movements. Plans as at August 2026.
Our take on Energy Locals
Energy Locals stands out on this page for two reasons: an unusually high 4.9 out of 5 rating from over 3,000 ProductReview reviews, and a genuinely different pricing model. Because it passes wholesale prices through directly rather than locking in a fixed retail rate, your bill can be lower than a fixed-rate competitor when wholesale prices are low, but it can also rise if the wholesale market spikes, which fixed-rate plans protect you from. That trade-off is the main thing to understand before joining, not a flaw, just a different kind of plan that suits people comfortable with some price variability in exchange for transparency and strong customer service.
If you want carbon-neutral power without paying extra for it, and you are comfortable with a rate that moves with the wholesale market rather than staying fixed, Energy Locals is worth a serious look. If you would rather know your exact rate for the next 12 months regardless of market conditions, a fixed-rate retailer will suit you better.
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