topic Re: Seniors Saver Plan in Energy Accounts & Plans

Seniors Saver Plan

RJB — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:12:19 GMT

Why am I unable to find any reference to the Seniors Saver plan rates when looking to compare plans on the AGL site?

My last electricity account suggested I could save money by switching from my current AGL Solar Savers plan, but I want to see the details. Calling the 131 245 number only resulted in me being texted a link to compare plan rates but that didn't seem to include any reference to Seniors Saver.

Frustrating... especially given the number of other more compelling competitor plans being thrown around at the moment.

Also, are the AGL rates changing from July?

Thanks

RJB

Re: Seniors Saver Plan

Deepesh_AGL — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 03:10:23 GMT

HI RJB, Thanks for reaching out and I'm sorry to hear about your poor experience. I will send you a private message shortly to discuss further. Cheers, Deepesh

Re: Seniors Saver Plan

Ghird — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:20:08 GMT

Please message me the details as well as I also find any reference even though it’s mentioned on the bill I received today

Re: Seniors Saver Plan

Wol — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 01:44:47 GMT

Me too - nothing. Deliberate?

Re: Seniors Saver Plan

Lester — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 02:45:07 GMT

There's nothing overly special about the Seniors plan, was on it briefly before going solar.

It is same as Value Saver plan rates (at least when I went to it last Nov), but you get a ONE OF $25 credit when you change to it.

Yes, odd it's not on there as a plan option, the current Value Saver offers $100 when signing up to a new electricity account, it's not like the Seniors single rebate is a game changer.

AGL also don't list the EV Night Saver plan / rates on their site as an option when you search up plans, only visible if you look for it via the EV section of their website.

Re: Seniors Saver Plan

maryB — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 22:21:27 GMT

Please supply the details of the senior savers plan - can't find it on the website.

Reviewing my AGL bundle (electricity/gas/NBN) and looking for a better deal

thanks

mary

Re: Seniors Saver Plan

jm8 — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 04:37:31 GMT

yes please supply details of seniors savers on website so plans can be compared. Like others who have posted I have had an agl communication indicating it is "required "tby energy regulator to let me know the seniors saver plan may be cheaper. Surely AGL is also required to provide details on their website.? thanks

Re: Seniors Saver Plan

Lester — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 05:08:26 GMT

https://www.agl.com.au/residential/energy/compare-plans/energy-offer?webid=SENIORS

Enter your address to get your state / specific meter tariffs.

Re: Seniors Saver Plan

Lester — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 23:28:42 GMT

Just did a check on my location (metro Adelaide SA) and found that it's the same for me for TOU tariffs here in comparison as it was when I investigated the plans last year.

Senior Savers here is same as Value Saver plan, but NOW instead of the $25 one of rebate I get back then, it's $125 one of for changing to the Seniors plan.

Once the rebate of $125 is applied to a new Seniors plan, that's it, the charges are same as Value Savers.

Solar Savers has a slightly higher supply charge and TOU charges in comparison.

I don't know how they compare on a single rate tariff as it's not an option for me to check with my address, but I think it will be the same for Value Savers and Senior Savers.

(Obviously if anyone is considering Solar Savers, they will likely be on TOU metering.)

Re: Seniors Saver Plan

jm8 — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 02:32:24 GMT

thanks Lester

I think the one off $125 for going on senior savers plan might only apply to new AGL customers. ?

I am in nsw and havent compared rates recently. But as with you last time i did it they were very similar on the two plans for electricity. If you have an off peak electric HWS then the single tarrif rate maybe disadvantageous depending on your usage.

from agl website:

"That’s a $125 credit for electricity and a $25 credit for gas on your first bill with AGL Seniors Saver. Or get $25 per fuel if you’re already with us."

good luck

cheers

Re: Seniors Saver Plan

Lester — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 03:48:11 GMT

Ah yeah you're right.

As with me when I made a brief change to Senior Savers, one receives a $25 once of rebate, and with that / after that it's just the same old Value Savers rates.

The $25 is better than a poke in the eye . . . just.

Re: Seniors Saver Plan

Willy69 — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 09:37:31 GMT

the NET amount of changing is much less, as Seniors are equally hit and have to offset by the account establishment fee of -$65.23 for Electricity and offset the Gas $25 bonus credit by the establishment fee of -$8.58. Even transferring within the family apparently incurs these charges, no matter no one needs to come from the Distributor as all is Smart meters...

Re: Seniors Saver Plan

Willy69 — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 09:39:00 GMT

the bonus amounts.... are to be offset by account establishment fee of -$65.23 for Electricity and offset the Gas $25 bonus credit by the establishment fee of -$8.58

Re: Seniors Saver Plan

JHMG — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 23:37:07 GMT

Is there a senior savers gas plan? I am having trouble finding it.

Re: Seniors Saver Plan

Lester — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 23:40:13 GMT

@JHMG you can click here, should take you to a page, type in your address and you should get the local tariff deal for your state / region and metering type.

https://www.agl.com.au/residential/energy/compare-plans/energy-offer?webid=SENIORS

Re: Seniors Saver Plan

Khyman — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 04:24:45 GMT

I echo RJB’s frustration. My account encourages me to check the Seniors Saver but it’s impossible to find any details. The phone number points me back into the dead end. Tempting me to explore alternative providers