Solar Plan vs Standard electricity plan

[JoelQLD]

I'm currently with AGL GAS and Power (full grid power) - Location Queensland (Brisbane)

Monthly Power bill between $110 to $125..

I'm moving to Solar soon (getting 6.6kw unit setup by a local company) - don't worry i did my homework.

My question is regards the Solar Plan AGL has (AGL Solar Saver).. It has a estimate of $164 per month - which is more then my current Power Bill (100% Grid)..

I would hope that once i have solar the Power bill from AGL would be a lot less then my current Power Bill..

And yes - I know that when i get solar - To get the savings, you need to use high powered devices during the day (when its sunny)..

Thoughts?

[Natalie-AGL · Accepted solution]

Hi @JoelQLD, Thank you for getting in touch with us. 

The estimation for the Solar Saver plan is an average estimation, however this would not include any solar as we are unable to estimate solar generation. 

The estimation is most likely higher than your current bill as the Solar Saver rates are equal to the current reference price. You can find further information by heading to https://www.agl.com.au/get-connected/electricity-gas-plans/nsw/solar-savers. 

We would recommend waiting for a few bills to be issued with your solar generation to provide you with a more accurate comparison for the Solar Saver energy plan. 

Kind Regards, 

Natalie 

[rainee]

I don’t have solar I just want to know if my bill is going to be cheaper than origin service 

[Lester]

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It's pretty easy to check that . . . 2 ways, depending if you are on old analogue metering, or digital smart metering and have been on it for at least 2 years . . .

Analogue meter

Get your last 4 Origin bills (to get a year round view of usage)

Find an AGL plan that best suits your homes power usage, time of day you use power especially, HWS, etc

Compare tariffs for all your various times of use (as applicable)

Compare daily supply charge

Maybe jot this all down on paper in 2 (or more) columns, then use a calculator or brain power to work out based on what your usage is in kwh for each season (quarter or monthly), to compare with the AGL best plan tariffs / supply charge, you should then be able to see if the comparison is more or less.

Digital meter, with more than 2 years data

Go to energymadeeasy.gov.au

Type in your address and click it as it comes into the automatic listing

(You might need your NEM number fro your bill, can't remember.)

Compare your rates / charges with other plans with AGL and / or other suppliers

Make sure you at least look at the various tariffs and supply charge to ensure you know what is cheaper, but this at least uses your actual data figures from the past 2 years to compare, if it is available.

You could probably call AGL on 131245 and they should be able to use your NMI number on the bill, or your figures with usage, and offer you the best plan for your needs, give you a comparison price, or at least tell you the tariffs and supply charge to see how they compare to Origin.