Origin Energy Essentials Variable Review
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Electricity
New South Wales
Ausgrid Network
Single Use Rate Plans
Rates
Here's how the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan stacks up on the Ausgrid network for single use electricity rates.
Plan Rates
Take a look at the rates for Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan in more detail in the tables below.
Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Supply All Time (No Demand Charges) | ||||||
| General Usage c/kWh | 34.14 | |||||
| Supply Charge c/day | 88.9 | |||||
| Solar Feed In c/kWh | 7 | |||||
Summary
Based on typical electricity usage data for Australian households (as collected by the AER), we've calculated the following, to help you estimate monthly charges for the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan.
Based on our calculations, we expect a typical household on the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan single use rate plan in NSW with Ausgrid to cost approximately $177 per month.
Endeavour Network
Single Use Rate Plans
Rates
Here's how the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan stacks up on the Endeavour network for single use electricity rates.
Plan Rates
Take a look at the rates for Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan in more detail in the tables below.
Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Supply All Time (No Demand Charges) | ||||||
| General Usage c/kWh | 34.95 | |||||
| Supply Charge c/day | 84.14 | |||||
| Solar Feed In c/kWh | 7 | |||||
Summary
Based on typical electricity usage data for Australian households (as collected by the AER), we've calculated the following, to help you estimate monthly charges for the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan.
Based on our calculations, we expect a typical household on the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan single use rate plan in NSW with Endeavour to cost approximately $179 per month.
Evoenergy Network
Single Use Rate Plans
Rates
Here's how the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan stacks up on the Evoenergy network for single use electricity rates.
Plan Rates
Take a look at the rates for Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan in more detail in the tables below.
Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Supply All Time (No Demand Charges) | ||||||
| General Usage c/kWh | 0 - 60 kWh/year: 24.13 60 kWh/year: 28.49 | |||||
| Supply Charge c/day | 132.28 | |||||
| Solar Feed In c/kWh | 10 | |||||
Summary
Based on typical electricity usage data for Australian households (as collected by the AER), we've calculated the following, to help you estimate monthly charges for the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan.
Based on our calculations, we expect a typical household on the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan single use rate plan in NSW with Evoenergy to cost approximately $146 per month.
Essential Energy Far West Network
Single Use Rate Plans
Rates
Here's how the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan stacks up on the Essential Energy Far West network for single use electricity rates.
Plan Rates
Take a look at the rates for Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan in more detail in the tables below.
Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Supply All Time (No Demand Charges) | ||||||
| General Usage c/kWh | 36.84 | |||||
| Supply Charge c/day | 163.26 | |||||
| Solar Feed In c/kWh | 7 | |||||
Summary
Based on typical electricity usage data for Australian households (as collected by the AER), we've calculated the following, to help you estimate monthly charges for the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan.
Based on our calculations, we expect a typical household on the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan single use rate plan in NSW with Essential Energy Far West to cost approximately $211 per month.
Essential Energy Network
Single Use Rate Plans
Rates
Here's how the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan stacks up on the Essential Energy network for single use electricity rates.
Plan Rates
Take a look at the rates for Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan in more detail in the tables below.
Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Supply All Time (No Demand Charges) | ||||||
| General Usage c/kWh | 36.84 | |||||
| Supply Charge c/day | 163.26 | |||||
| Solar Feed In c/kWh | 7 | |||||
Summary
Based on typical electricity usage data for Australian households (as collected by the AER), we've calculated the following, to help you estimate monthly charges for the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan.
Based on our calculations, we expect a typical household on the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan single use rate plan in NSW with Essential Energy to cost approximately $211 per month.
Essential Energy Standard Network
Single Use Rate Plans
Rates
Here's how the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan stacks up on the Essential Energy Standard network for single use electricity rates.
Plan Rates
Take a look at the rates for Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan in more detail in the tables below.
Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Supply All Time (No Demand Charges) | ||||||
| General Usage c/kWh | 36.84 | |||||
| Supply Charge c/day | 163.26 | |||||
| Solar Feed In c/kWh | 7 | |||||
Summary
Based on typical electricity usage data for Australian households (as collected by the AER), we've calculated the following, to help you estimate monthly charges for the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan.
Based on our calculations, we expect a typical household on the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan single use rate plan in NSW with Essential Energy Standard to cost approximately $211 per month.
Victoria
AusNet Services (electricity) Network
Single Use Rate Plans
Rates
Here's how the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan stacks up on the AusNet Services (electricity) network for single use electricity rates.
Plan Rates
Take a look at the rates for Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan in more detail in the tables below.
Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Supply All Time (No Demand Charges) | ||||||
| General Usage c/kWh | 0 - 11.178 kWh/year: 35.0091 11.178 kWh/year: 35.9534 | |||||
| Supply Charge c/day | 120.4609 | |||||
| Solar Feed In c/kWh | 4.9 | |||||
Summary
Based on typical electricity usage data for Australian households (as collected by the AER), we've calculated the following, to help you estimate monthly charges for the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan.
Based on our calculations, we expect a typical household on the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan single use rate plan in VIC with AusNet Services (electricity) to cost approximately $191 per month.
United Energy Network
Single Use Rate Plans
Rates
Here's how the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan stacks up on the United Energy network for single use electricity rates.
Plan Rates
Take a look at the rates for Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan in more detail in the tables below.
Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Supply All Time (No Demand Charges) | ||||||
| General Usage c/kWh | 28.8546 | |||||
| Supply Charge c/day | 98.3091 | |||||
| Solar Feed In c/kWh | 4.9 | |||||
Summary
Based on typical electricity usage data for Australian households (as collected by the AER), we've calculated the following, to help you estimate monthly charges for the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan.
Based on our calculations, we expect a typical household on the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan single use rate plan in VIC with United Energy to cost approximately $157 per month.
Jemena Network
Single Use Rate Plans
Rates
Here's how the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan stacks up on the Jemena network for single use electricity rates.
Plan Rates
Take a look at the rates for Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan in more detail in the tables below.
Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Supply All Time (No Demand Charges) | ||||||
| General Usage c/kWh | 29.5624 | |||||
| Supply Charge c/day | 103.9819 | |||||
| Solar Feed In c/kWh | 4.9 | |||||
Summary
Based on typical electricity usage data for Australian households (as collected by the AER), we've calculated the following, to help you estimate monthly charges for the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan.
Based on our calculations, we expect a typical household on the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan single use rate plan in VIC with Jemena to cost approximately $162 per month.
Powercor Network
Single Use Rate Plans
Rates
Here's how the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan stacks up on the Powercor network for single use electricity rates.
Plan Rates
Take a look at the rates for Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan in more detail in the tables below.
Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Supply All Time (No Demand Charges) | ||||||
| General Usage c/kWh | 29.926 | |||||
| Supply Charge c/day | 118.1992 | |||||
| Solar Feed In c/kWh | 4.9 | |||||
Summary
Based on typical electricity usage data for Australian households (as collected by the AER), we've calculated the following, to help you estimate monthly charges for the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan.
Based on our calculations, we expect a typical household on the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan single use rate plan in VIC with Powercor to cost approximately $167 per month.
Citipower Network
Single Use Rate Plans
Rates
Here's how the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan stacks up on the Citipower network for single use electricity rates.
Plan Rates
Take a look at the rates for Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan in more detail in the tables below.
Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Supply All Time (No Demand Charges) | ||||||
| General Usage c/kWh | 20.7862 | |||||
| Supply Charge c/day | 107.22 | |||||
| Solar Feed In c/kWh | 4.9 | |||||
Summary
Based on typical electricity usage data for Australian households (as collected by the AER), we've calculated the following, to help you estimate monthly charges for the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan.
Based on our calculations, we expect a typical household on the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan single use rate plan in VIC with Citipower to cost approximately $124 per month.
Essential Energy Far West Network
Single Use Rate Plans
Rates
Here's how the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan stacks up on the Essential Energy Far West network for single use electricity rates.
Plan Rates
Take a look at the rates for Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan in more detail in the tables below.
Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Supply All Time (No Demand Charges) | ||||||
| General Usage c/kWh | 36.84 | |||||
| Supply Charge c/day | 163.26 | |||||
| Solar Feed In c/kWh | 7 | |||||
Summary
Based on typical electricity usage data for Australian households (as collected by the AER), we've calculated the following, to help you estimate monthly charges for the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan.
Based on our calculations, we expect a typical household on the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan single use rate plan in VIC with Essential Energy Far West to cost approximately $211 per month.
Essential Energy Network
Single Use Rate Plans
Rates
Here's how the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan stacks up on the Essential Energy network for single use electricity rates.
Plan Rates
Take a look at the rates for Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan in more detail in the tables below.
Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Supply All Time (No Demand Charges) | ||||||
| General Usage c/kWh | 36.84 | |||||
| Supply Charge c/day | 163.26 | |||||
| Solar Feed In c/kWh | 7 | |||||
Summary
Based on typical electricity usage data for Australian households (as collected by the AER), we've calculated the following, to help you estimate monthly charges for the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan.
Based on our calculations, we expect a typical household on the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan single use rate plan in VIC with Essential Energy to cost approximately $211 per month.
ACT
Evoenergy Network
Single Use Rate Plans
Rates
Here's how the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan stacks up on the Evoenergy network for single use electricity rates.
Plan Rates
Take a look at the rates for Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan in more detail in the tables below.
Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Supply All Time (No Demand Charges) | ||||||
| General Usage c/kWh | 0 - 60 kWh/year: 24.13 60 kWh/year: 28.49 | |||||
| Supply Charge c/day | 132.28 | |||||
| Solar Feed In c/kWh | 10 | |||||
Summary
Based on typical electricity usage data for Australian households (as collected by the AER), we've calculated the following, to help you estimate monthly charges for the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan.
Based on our calculations, we expect a typical household on the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan single use rate plan in ACT with Evoenergy to cost approximately $146 per month.
Essential Energy Far West Network
Single Use Rate Plans
Rates
Here's how the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan stacks up on the Essential Energy Far West network for single use electricity rates.
Plan Rates
Take a look at the rates for Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan in more detail in the tables below.
Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Supply All Time (No Demand Charges) | ||||||
| General Usage c/kWh | 36.84 | |||||
| Supply Charge c/day | 163.26 | |||||
| Solar Feed In c/kWh | 7 | |||||
Summary
Based on typical electricity usage data for Australian households (as collected by the AER), we've calculated the following, to help you estimate monthly charges for the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan.
Based on our calculations, we expect a typical household on the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan single use rate plan in ACT with Essential Energy Far West to cost approximately $211 per month.
Essential Energy Network
Single Use Rate Plans
Rates
Here's how the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan stacks up on the Essential Energy network for single use electricity rates.
Plan Rates
Take a look at the rates for Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan in more detail in the tables below.
Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Supply All Time (No Demand Charges) | ||||||
| General Usage c/kWh | 36.84 | |||||
| Supply Charge c/day | 163.26 | |||||
| Solar Feed In c/kWh | 7 | |||||
Summary
Based on typical electricity usage data for Australian households (as collected by the AER), we've calculated the following, to help you estimate monthly charges for the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan.
Based on our calculations, we expect a typical household on the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan single use rate plan in ACT with Essential Energy to cost approximately $211 per month.
Essential Energy Standard Network
Single Use Rate Plans
Rates
Here's how the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan stacks up on the Essential Energy Standard network for single use electricity rates.
Plan Rates
Take a look at the rates for Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan in more detail in the tables below.
Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Supply All Time (No Demand Charges) | ||||||
| General Usage c/kWh | 36.84 | |||||
| Supply Charge c/day | 163.26 | |||||
| Solar Feed In c/kWh | 7 | |||||
Summary
Based on typical electricity usage data for Australian households (as collected by the AER), we've calculated the following, to help you estimate monthly charges for the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan.
Based on our calculations, we expect a typical household on the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan single use rate plan in ACT with Essential Energy Standard to cost approximately $211 per month.
South Australia
SA Power Networks
Single Use Rate Plans
Rates
Here's how the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan stacks up on the SA Power Networks for single use electricity rates.
Plan Rates
Take a look at the rates for Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan in more detail in the tables below.
Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Supply All Time (No Demand Charges) | ||||||
| General Usage c/kWh | 0 - 10.9589 kWh/year: 42.63 10.9589 kWh/year: 46 | |||||
| Supply Charge c/day | 98.79 | |||||
| Solar Feed In c/kWh | 6 | |||||
Summary
Based on typical electricity usage data for Australian households (as collected by the AER), we've calculated the following, to help you estimate monthly charges for the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan.
Based on our calculations, we expect a typical household on the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan single use rate plan in SA with SA Power Networks to cost approximately $218 per month.
Queensland
Energex Network
Single Use Rate Plans
Rates
Here's how the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan stacks up on the Energex network for single use electricity rates.
Plan Rates
Take a look at the rates for Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan in more detail in the tables below.
Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Supply All Time (No Demand Charges) | ||||||
| General Usage c/kWh | 29.13 | |||||
| Supply Charge c/day | 121.81 | |||||
| Solar Feed In c/kWh | 5 | |||||
Summary
Based on typical electricity usage data for Australian households (as collected by the AER), we've calculated the following, to help you estimate monthly charges for the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan.
Based on our calculations, we expect a typical household on the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan single use rate plan in QLD with Energex to cost approximately $165 per month.
Essential Energy Far West Network
Single Use Rate Plans
Rates
Here's how the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan stacks up on the Essential Energy Far West network for single use electricity rates.
Plan Rates
Take a look at the rates for Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan in more detail in the tables below.
Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Supply All Time (No Demand Charges) | ||||||
| General Usage c/kWh | 36.84 | |||||
| Supply Charge c/day | 163.26 | |||||
| Solar Feed In c/kWh | 7 | |||||
Summary
Based on typical electricity usage data for Australian households (as collected by the AER), we've calculated the following, to help you estimate monthly charges for the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan.
Based on our calculations, we expect a typical household on the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan single use rate plan in QLD with Essential Energy Far West to cost approximately $211 per month.
Essential Energy Network
Single Use Rate Plans
Rates
Here's how the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan stacks up on the Essential Energy network for single use electricity rates.
Plan Rates
Take a look at the rates for Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan in more detail in the tables below.
Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Supply All Time (No Demand Charges) | ||||||
| General Usage c/kWh | 36.84 | |||||
| Supply Charge c/day | 163.26 | |||||
| Solar Feed In c/kWh | 7 | |||||
Summary
Based on typical electricity usage data for Australian households (as collected by the AER), we've calculated the following, to help you estimate monthly charges for the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan plan.
Based on our calculations, we expect a typical household on the Origin Energy Essentials Variable plan single use rate plan in QLD with Essential Energy to cost approximately $211 per month.
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