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About AGL Energy
AGL Energy is one of Australia’s Big Three energy companies, serving as both an energy generator and utility provider. AGL contributes nearly 20% of the country’s energy generation and supplies electricity and gas connections and NBN connections to around 4.5 million business and residential customers throughout Australia in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia.
Pros
AGL has been around since 1837, from lighting the first gas lamp in Sydney to powering homes across the country.
They offer electricity, gas and solar for homes and businesses in several states across Australia.
You can choose from flexible plans to suit your needs, including solar and electric vehicle options.
AGL gives you tools like the AGL App to manage your account and check your energy use.
Cons
Some areas of Australia are still not serviced by AGL.
Some plans cost more than smaller providers.
GreenPower can add to the cost of a plan.
Big companies like AGL can struggle to maintain customer service.
Some plans have exit fees if you switch providers.
How AGL Operates
AGL operates the largest energy generation portfolio in Australia and offers a diverse range of plans tailored to residential, small and large business, and wholesale consumers, including both fixed and flexible options. With their wide range of products, there are also substantial savings to be made by choosing a ‘Bundle and Save’ plan for cheap electricity and gas, NBN internet and/or mobile.
Their history dates back over 185 years to 1837, so they hold a significant position in the Australian energy landscape. In fact, they were the ones to connect power to Sydney’s very first street lamp back in 1841.
Despite their heritage, AGL remains dedicated to progress by driving innovation, supporting charitable causes and fostering sustainable and clean energy sources.
Regions AGL Services
As one of Australia’s biggest power suppliers, it’s no surprise that you can connect energy with AGL in almost every deregulated energy market.
Business energy plans and residential electricity and gas plans are available in:
- Victoria
- New South Wales
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Western Australia
AGL is currently not on the CheapBills panel, however you can enter your postcode to see what providers and plans are available in your area.
Can I Make My AGL Plan Green?
If you are interested in clean energy for your home or business, then you will be happy to know that AGL is the biggest ASX-listed investor in renewable energy. They are one of Australia’s biggest developers of renewable energy technologies and are taking action to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. AGL’s current renewable energy generators include hydro power, wind and solar energy.
In addition, customers can choose to make their energy plan carbon-neutral at no extra cost or opt for an AGL Green Choice plan, where you can connect electricity with a guarantee that 10%, 20% or 100% of your electricity usage is supplied from renewable energy sources.
AGL and Smart Meters
Smart meters allow you to keep better tabs on and monitor your energy use. Our smart meters are available to customers to enable you to see your energy usage in real-time. With a smart meter, you don’t have to send in readings, and estimated bills don’t happen manually. Smart meters give you an accurate way to pay for your energy use and tell you when you use the most. Using AGL’s app or customer portal, you too can access your usage data online and oversee how you’re using your energy and how you can reduce your bills. They also let you have time-of-use tariffs, which will save you even more if you use the energy during off peak times.
