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NSW Electricity Market Background

NSW households have been able to choose their electricity retailer since 2002, with retail price deregulation introduced on 1 July 2014. Today, customers can choose between standing offers and competitive market offers, while the Default Market Offer (DMO) provides a regulated reference price for comparing eligible electricity plans.

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Still paying the same electricity rates? Your current plan may no longer suit the way you use energy. Compare Electricity Plans NSW by looking at annual costs, usage rates, daily supply charges, tariffs, solar benefits and plan conditions.

Cheap Bills helps NSW households and businesses compare eligible electricity plans from participating providers in one place.

Key Takeaways

  • NSW electricity customers have been able to choose their retailer since 2002.
  • Retail electricity price regulation ended on 1 July 2014.
  • The 2026–27 DMO applies from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
  • Residential flat-rate DMO prices fell 3.4%–5.0% across NSW compared with 2025–26.
  • Current residential DMO comparison prices range from $1,899 to $2,604 a year, depending on the NSW pricing region and benchmark usage.
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Why Compare Electricity Plans in NSW?

NSW market offers can sit above or below the applicable DMO reference price, while usage rates, daily supply charges and tariffs can also vary between plans.

When you Compare Electricity Plans NSW, check:

  • Annual comparison price: See how the offer compares with the applicable DMO.
  • Usage rate: Check the cents per kWh.
  • Daily supply charge: Compare the fixed daily cost.
  • Tariff: Review single-rate, time-of-use or other applicable pricing.
  • Solar: Compare feed-in tariffs alongside grid electricity costs.
  • Conditions: Check credits, discounts, eligibility and offer terms.

For 2026–27, residential flat-rate DMO comparison prices are $1,899 for Ausgrid (3,900 kWh), $2,328 for Endeavour (4,900 kWh) and $2,604 for Essential (4,600 kWh).

Customers can also use the Australian Government’s Energy Made Easy service to review electricity offers available in their area.

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How Does the NSW Electricity Market Work?

NSW introduced full retail contestability in 2002, allowing customers to choose their electricity retailer. Retail electricity prices were deregulated on 1 July 2014, increasing the role of competing market offers.

Since 1 July 2019, the AER’s DMO has provided a price cap for standing offers and a reference price for market offers. For 2026–27, the DMO applies across the Ausgrid, Endeavour and Essential pricing regions, with the actual comparison price varying by region and benchmark electricity usage.

Electricity Rates NSW: What Are You Actually Paying?

Your usage rate and daily supply charge are two of the most important numbers on your bill. However, your tariff, consumption and plan conditions can also change the final cost.

For 2026–27, the AER’s residential flat-rate DMO annual reference prices are:

NSW Pricing Region

Annual Usage

2026–27 DMO

Ausgrid

3,900 kWh

$1,899

Endeavour

4,900 kWh

$2,328

Essential

4,600 kWh

$2,604

These are reference prices, not estimates of what every household will pay. The AER’s 2026–27 determination took effect on 1 July 2026.

When comparing Electricity Rates NSW, check how a market offer compares with the relevant DMO reference price as well as its actual rates and conditions.

What Is the Default Market Offer in NSW?

The DMO gives NSW customers a benchmark for comparing electricity market offers. It is set annually by the Australian Energy Regulator and also caps standing-offer prices for eligible residential and small-business customers.

Retailers must show how eligible offers compare with the reference price, making it easier to see whether an advertised market offer sits above or below the applicable DMO.

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Electricity Tariffs and Smart Meters NSW

Your tariff can make two plans with similar headline prices perform very differently.

A single rate tariff charges one usage rate regardless of when electricity is consumed. A Time of Use tariff NSW applies different peak, shoulder and off-peak rates. Controlled-load tariffs may separately price eligible appliances, while some customers may have demand charges.

Smart meters record usage in shorter intervals and can support time-of-use or demand pricing. Compare the tariff against when you actually use electricity before changing plans.

Compare Solar Electricity Plans NSW

Have rooftop solar? Don’t compare plans on the feed-in tariff alone. Look at what you receive for solar exports alongside what you pay when buying electricity from the grid.

When comparing Solar Electricity Plans NSW, check:

  • Solar feed-in tariff
  • Usage rate
  • Daily supply charge
  • Export conditions
  • Battery options
  • Estimated annual cost

A higher Solar Feed-in Tariff NSW can be attractive, but a higher grid usage or supply rate may offset some of that benefit.

NSW households considering solar can also check NSW Government solar information for guidance on rooftop solar, batteries and available programs.

Compare Business Electricity NSW

Business electricity should match when and how your business consumes power. Compare Business Electricity Plans NSW using your operating hours, annual usage, tariff and demand profile.

For 2026–27, the AER’s flat-rate small-business DMO reference prices, based on 10,000 kWh annual usage, are $4,523 for Ausgrid, $4,343 for Endeavour and $5,517 for Essential.

A business energy comparison should also consider supply charges, demand charges where applicable, contract terms and solar requirements.

How to Compare Electricity Plans NSW

Start with your latest electricity bill. Check your annual usage, current rates and tariff, then compare eligible electricity plans against the same consumption.

Review the estimated annual cost, usage and supply charges, discounts, solar credits and conditions. Cheap Bills can help you compare energy plans from participating energy providers based on the options available at your address.

Switch Electricity Provider NSW

Found an eligible plan that better matches your needs? You can move from comparison to switching without changing the electricity supply to your property.

Review your current contract first, compare participating offers and select the option that suits your requirements. Cheap Bills can assist eligible customers with the switching process for plans available through its panel.

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Switch Electricity in New South Wales

Finding lower energy costs in New South Wales starts with seeing what is available in your area. CheapBills brings those options together for homes in Sydney and across regional NSW. Prices change by location. Plans vary in structure. Bills reflect those differences.

 

We work with a range of established energy retailers operating across New South Wales. This allows you to compare plans in one place and choose a provider that fits how your household uses energy. Our New South Wales energy providers include:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of your questions about Electricity in NSW answered. 

Compare estimated annual costs, usage rates, supply charges, tariffs, discounts and conditions. Cheap Bills can help you review participating plans available at your address.

The approved panel includes EnergyAustralia, ActewAGL, Tango Energy, Blue NRG, Shell Energy, CovaU Energy, Powershop and Momentum Energy. Availability varies.

Your usage, daily supply charge, tariff, plan rates, solar exports, discounts and other conditions can affect your final electricity cost.

The DMO is an AER-set reference price and standing-offer price cap for eligible customers. It provides a benchmark for comparing market offers.

Yes. Compare eligible solar plans by feed-in tariff, grid usage rate, supply charge, export conditions and estimated annual cost.

Yes. Businesses can compare eligible plans based on usage, operating hours, supply charges, tariffs, demand charges and contract terms.

They charge different rates during peak, shoulder and off-peak periods. Exact rates and periods depend on the applicable plan and tariff.

They can. Smart meters enable more detailed usage measurement and can support time-of-use and demand-based electricity tariffs.

Check your existing contract, current rates, annual usage, tariff, new plan costs, discounts, fees and other conditions.

Compare eligible offers, choose a suitable plan and complete the retailer’s switching requirements. Cheap Bills can assist with eligible plans available through its participating panel.

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