Mon-Fri 9AM to 8PM (AEST)With all the work that comes with running a business, comparing gas and electricity plans might not have made it to the top of your priority list recently.
But it should! Switching plans can save you hundreds of dollars each year, and the good news is, we’re here to take the hassle out of finding the cheap option for your small business, so you can tick it off your to-do list in one easy phone call.
Keep reading to find out what you can expect when you compare and connect with CheapBills.
On this page
- Know your business needs
- How to save energy
- Compare business energy plans
- Compare and connect internet plans
- How do I get started?
Know your business needs
Before you can find the perfect plan for your business, you need to know what you’re looking for and, just as importantly, what you don’t need. Understanding how your business uses energy will help you to find a plan that can save you money and avoid paying for extras that you won’t use.
But calculating your business’ energy usage can be easier said than done. To get an accurate view of your habits, you will need to undertake an energy audit. You can either do this yourself or engage a consultant to do it for you. Some energy retailers offer audits as part of their business plans.
The results of the audit will identify the key features you should look for in an energy plan, including
- High demand hours and days
- High load appliances, equipment and activities
- Solar panel production and usage
- Energy efficiency rating
- Energy wastage
- Areas with potential savings
Your energy usage is not static and will vary in response to the season, business activities and energy saving policies. To make sure your plan always matches your needs, you should conduct an energy audit every 6 to 12 months.
How to save energy
Finding cheap electricity and gas plans is just one-half of the story when it comes to reducing costs for your business. To see the biggest impact on your energy bill, you also need to introduce energy-saving policies and procedures to make sure you’re not using more than you need to.
Your energy audit will highlight areas of savings specific to your business. In addition, there are some best practices that we recommend adding to your energy-saving policy.
- Power down computers each day (do not leave them in standby/sleep mode).
- Set a timer for heating and cooling systems.
- Turn off all lights, except security lights, outside of business hours.
- Make use of natural lighting through windows when possible.
- Use high-load appliances in off-peak times where feasible.
In addition, there are some investments you can consider to reduce your energy usage in the long term.
- Solar panels and batteries.
- Energy-efficient heating and cooling systems.
- High-quality insulation and door/window seals.
- Improved insulation.
- Laptops rather than desktop computers.
- Energy-efficient lighting and refrigerators.
- Timers and power strips to switch off equipment outside of hours.
While the initial investment of time and money might seem burdensome, implementing energy-efficient practices in your business can save you hundreds of dollars each quarter, so it’s worth the effort!
Compare business energy plans
Most energy providers offer specific business or commercial plans to meet the needs of their clients. These plans include competitive pricing as well as additional features such as a dedicated account manager, free energy audits, energy-efficiency incentives and business rewards, such as Qantas Reward points to offset the cost of your business travel and accommodation expenses.
Some of our favourite business energy plans are in the table below.
| Provider | Plan | Cost per month | Features | Make the switch |
| EnergyAustralia | Business Balance Plan 24 – 5 Day Time Of Use | $377* | Market offer
Variable rates 2-year benefit period No exit fees No late fees Low off-peak rates (15.75c/kWh) |
Call CheapBills on 1300 786 045 |
| Tango | Small Business Time Of Use | $403* | Victorian Default Offer
Variable rates No lock-in contract Low off-peak rates (15.75c/kWh) |
Call CheapBills on 1300 786 045 |
| ActewAGL | ACT Business Rewards plan | $762^ | Market offer (16% off VDO and 15% discount on gas supply and usage charges)
2-year benefit period No exit fees Flexible payment options |
Call CheapBills on 1300 786 045 |
| Origin Energy | Origin Business Solar Boost + Origin Business Basic | $423* | Standing offer (5% more than the VDO)
1-year benefit period No exit fees High solar feed-in tariff (10c/kWh) |
Call 1300 661 544 |
| AGL Energy | Business Value Saver | $392* | Market Offer (3% off VDO)
Variable rates Ongoing benefit period No exit fees eBilling only 24/7 call centre access |
Call 131 245 |
| Lumo Energy | Lumo Value 5 Day Time Of Use | $396* | Market Offer
Fixed-rate – guaranteed until 31 Oct 2023 10% Green Power option available |
Call 1300 115 866 |
*based on the provider’s average usage estimates for small business customers on the Citipower network (postcode 3000). Prices correct in July 2022.
^based on the provider’s average usage estimates for small business customers on the Evoenergy network (postcode 2600). Prices correct in July 2022.
When you compare electricity in Victoria you should look for market offers which are cheaper than standing offers. A market offer will be displayed as a percentage of the Victorian Default Offer (VDO), which is the reference price set by the Victorian government.
In New South Wales, South-East Queensland and South Australia, the reference price is called the Default Market Offer (DMO). The ACT government also sets a reference price for residential and small business customers.
Compare and connect internet plans
As well as reducing your energy costs, finding the cheap internet plan for your business can make you some significant savings. CheapBills can connect you to a range of wireless broadband plans to bring you fast NBN speeds or mobile broadband through 5G connections. Use our comparison tools to find the type of internet to set your business up for success.
| Plan | Cost per month | Features | Get connected |
| Optus Internet Ultimate Fast | $109
($99 for the first 6 months) |
NBN
4G back-up 100Mbps average download speed Unlimited data $0 set up fee Month-to-month Optus Ultra WiFi modem Ultra WiFi booster WiFi secure powered by McAfee 10% of entertainment subscriptions when you bundle 3 or more with SubHub (Netflix, Calm, Paramount+, Amazon Prime Video) |
Call CheapBills on 1300 786 045 |
| 5G Internet Entertainer Superfast | $99
($89 for the first 6 months) |
5G
225Mbps average download speed Unlimited data $0 set up fee and 1-month free Month-to-month Optus 5G modem Netflix standard subscription 10% of entertainment subscriptions when you bundle 3 or more with SubHub (Netflix, Calm, Paramount+, Amazon Prime Video) |
Call CheapBills on 1300 786 045 |
| Belong Premium Plan | $90 | NBN
95Mbps average download speed Unlimited data Free standard activation Month-to-month Option to purchase Belong WiFi modem or BYO |
Call CheapBills on 1300 786 045 |
If you want to treat your team with an entertainment option, a Foxtel bundle with an unlimited nbn plan and your choice of channel pack might be a good alternative for a small business. With fast, unlimited broadband from $75 per month, plus the cost of your chosen channels, this is an affordable option for businesses looking for Pay TV Australia inclusions.
How do I get started?
Saving money for your business is easy – just give CheapBills a call on 1300 786 045 or enter your details online. Our team of experts will compare electricity providers from our panel of preferred suppliers, plus any other services of your choosing, including gas, internet and Pay TV.
Once you are happy with your plans, we will connect electric and all other utilities to your business premises, with no interruption to your service.
Don’t keep paying more than you need to for your utilities. Use our 100% free comparison service and start saving today!
