Compare Energy Plans: Alinta Energy

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Alinta is an energy retailer and generator operating in Australia and New Zealand. They offer both electricity and gas plans to residential and business customers in most Australian states. If you want to find out if Alinta is a good fit for your home or business, keep reading!

What services does Alinta Energy provide?

Alinta is a gas and electricity company, offering stand-alone or bundled services.

Alinta electricity (residential)
Alinta gas (residential)
Alinta electricity (business)
Alinta gas (business)

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Where is Alinta available?

Alinta considers itself Australia’s only national energy company, with services available in 5 out of the 6 states.

Alinta Energy VIC
Alinta Energy NSW
Alinta Energy QLD
Alinta Energy SA
Alinta Energy WA (Alinta gas only)

There are no plans available in Tasmania, the ACT or the Northern Territory.

Alinta energy plans – residential

As well as affordable Alinta energy rates, every plan includes:

MyAccount self-service
No lock-in contracts
No exit fees
Access to the Rewards Shop

The rates and plans on offer vary by state and distribution network. Make sure to check the latest offers available in your area before you make the switch.

HomeDeal Energy – 6% off the Victorian Default Offer plus a $75 bonus credit per fuel for new customers.
Sports Pack Energy – 3% off the Victorian Default Offer plus 12 months of access to Kayo Basic.
Standing Offer – Alinta energy rates equal to the Victorian Default Offer (VDO).
Carbon Balance – 5% above the Victorian Default

Alinta Energy NSW – Alinta electricity and Alinta gas

HomeDeal Energy – cheap energy rates at 3% off the Default Market Offer.
Sports Pack Energy – equal to the Default Market Offer with 12 months of access to Kayo Basic valued at $360.
Standing Offer – Alinta energy rates equal to the Default Market Offer (DMO).
Carbon Balance – 5% above the Default Market Offer with 100% carbon offsets.

Alinta Energy QLD – Alinta electricity and Alinta gas

HomeDeal Energy – cheap energy rates at 6% off the Default Market Offer.
Sports Pack Energy – 3% off the Default Market Offer plus 12 months of access to Kayo Basic valued at $360.
Standing Offer – Alinta energy rates equal to the Default Market Offer (DMO).
Carbon Balance – 4% above the Default Market Offer with 100% carbon offsets.

Alinta Energy SA – Alinta electricity and Alinta gas

HomeDeal Energy – cheap energy rates equal to the Default Market Offer.
Sports Pack Energy – 3% above the Default Market Offer with 12 months of access to Kayo Basic valued at $360.
Standing Offer – Alinta energy rates equal to the Default Market Offer (DMO).
Carbon Balance – 3% above the Default Market Offer with 100% carbon offsets.

Alinta Energy WA – Alinta gas only

Fair Go 35 – 35% off usage charges with a 2-year benefit period.
Sports Pack Gas Plan – includes 12 months of access to Kayo Basic valued at $360.
Gas Supply Standard Form Contract – no frill plan with lowest standard gas usage charges in WA.
Carbon Balance – 100% carbon offsets for your gas-related carbon emissions.

What is Kayo Basic?

If you sign up for the Sports Pack, you will receive 12 months of free access to Kayo Basic. Kayo is a sports streaming platform that will bring you 15,000 hours of on-demand sports in high definition, including AFL, NRL, Intl Cricket, BBL, WBBL, F1, Supercars, Golf, Netball, NBL and more. The Basic pack gives you access to two simultaneous streams.

Alinta Energy Rewards

The Reward Shop at Alinta offers customers special discounts for a wide range of things such as movie tickets, theme parks, gift cards, electronics and experiences.

Some of the highlights from the Reward Shop include:

Over 40% off movie tickets at Hoyts, Event and Village Cinemas
Up to 33% off adventure and attractions including DreamWorld Village Theme Parks, Sydney Wildlife Zoo and more
Up to 5% off gift cards from Rebel, Super Cheap Auto, JB Hi-Fi, Ikea and Myer
Up to 50% off home appliances including Bose, KitchenAid, Dyson and Sony
Up to 10% off dining experience at over 254 participating restaurants
Discounted employee gifts for your team

Who owns Alinta Energy?

Alinta Energy is owned by Chow Tai Fook Capital Limited, a Hong Kong investment company. They have head offices in Sydney and service both the Australian and New Zealand energy markets.

They were formed under the State Energy Commission of Western Australia but were dissolved in 1995 into separate gas and electricity groups, including Alinta Gas. Alinta Gas then became Alinta Limited, before changing to its current name, Alinta Energy.

Chow Tai Fook Capital acquired the company in 2017 and it remains a subsidiary of the enterprise today.

Pay Alinta energy bill

Alinta Energy pay bill options include:

Online with credit or debit card
Direct Debit
BPAY
SmoothPay
Phone
HelpPay
In person
Mail

Is Alinta a sustainable energy company?

Alinta Energy is committed to delivering lower-emissions energy that is reliable and affordable, taking into account social, environmental and economic factors. They have a 2025 target to support the development of 1,500MW of renewable energy generation and energy storage capacity.

Other notable sustainability achievements include a 35MW Battery Storage Project in the Newman gas-fired power station in the Pilbara that supplies consistent power to iron ore mining operations, the Chichester Solar Gas Hybrid project and the purchase of renewable energy from solar and wind farms across Australia.

Alinta Energy power generation

Alinta is one of Australia’s largest power generators, producing energy at 10 sites across Australia and New Zealand that are either contracted, owned and/or operated by the company.

Wagerup, Western Australia – a dual fuel (gas and distillate) power station that provides electricity to the South West Interconnected System (SWIS).

Pinjarra, Western Australia – a gas power station producing both electricity and steam to power the (SWIS) and Alcoa refineries respectively.

Goldfields Gas Pipeline, Western Australia – a 1,380km gas pipeline transporting natural gas from Carnarvon basin producers in the North-West of WA to Kalgoorlie in the South-East of WA.

Newman Power Station, Western Australia – a dual fuel (gas and distillate) power station including a Battery Storage System.

- Port Hedland Power Station – a dual fuel (gas and distillate) power station located in the Pilbara region of WA. Its five 42MW gas-fired turbine units are located in two separate locations, at the Boodarie Power Station and the Port Hedland Power Station.
- Braemar, Queensland – an open-cycle gas turbine plant providing both peak and intermediate power.

Bairnsdale, Victoria – a gas-fired power station supplying energy to Victoria’s East Gippsland region.

Reeves Plain Power Station Proposal – a proposal for the development and construction of a 300MW gas-fired power station in South Australia has been approved.

Glenbrook, New Zealand – a co-generation plant that is fully integrated into the New Zealand Steel plant, supplying around 60% of the plant’s electricity requirements.
Loy Yang B Power station – located in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley, this coal-fired power station is scheduled to close in 2035.

Alinta contact and customer service

Alinta is one of Australia’s largest power generators, producing energy at 10 sites across Australia and New Zealand that are either contracted, owned and/or operated by the company.

Alinta contact information varies by state. Existing and new customers can contact them using the details below.

Alinta Energy QLD, NSW, VIC and SA

Phone – 13 37 02 (between 8am and 6pm on weekdays and 9am and 12pm on Saturdays)
Emergency phone – 1300 848 364 (24 hours a day)
Email – customer.service@alintaenergy.com.au
Mail – Alinta Energy, PO Box 16196, Collins Street West VIC 8007

Alinta Energy WA

Phone – 13 13 58 (between 8am and 6pm on weekdays and 8am and 12pm on Saturdays)
Emergency phone – 13 13 52 (24 hours a day)
Email – customer.services@alintaenergy.com.au
Mail – Alinta Energy, Locked Bag 55, Perth WA BC 6849

How do I switch my electricity and gas to Alinta Energy?

Alinta Energy is not currently part of our panel of suppliers. We can compare energy plans from EnergyAustralia, ActewAGL, Covau, Tango Energy, Blue NRG and Energy Locals.