Compare Alinta Energy Plans
Alinta Energy provides electricity and gas plans to homes across Australia, aiming to enhance the energy experience for everyone.
Originally starting as Western Australia's premier residential gas retailer, it has grown to serve over 1.1 million Australian homes and businesses nationwide.
Alinta Energy is among the country's largest power companies, offering both electricity and natural gas.
Currently, we are not selling Alinta plans. However, if you want to learn more about Alinta as a provider, give our Australia-based team a call on 1300 790 106.
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About Alinta Energy
Alinta Energy pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Customer support is based in Australia | Doesn't have a mobile app |
| Offers up to 10% off in the Rewards Shop for customers | Some plans match the reference price, so it doesn't offer the best value |
| Simple, transparent energy deals | Limited renewable energy options |
| National presence in the energy market | Not Australian-owned |
Alinta electricity and gas plans
| State | Electricity | Gas |
| NSW | ✅ | ✅ |
| VIC | ✅ | ✅ |
| QLD | ✅ | ✅ |
| SA | ✅ | ✅ |
| ACT | ❌ | ❌ |
| WA | ❌ | ✅ |
| TAS | ❌ | ❌ |
Alinta electricity plans
- Standing Offer: Alinta Energy's Standing Offer is its basic plan, equivalent to the current AER's reference price.
- HomeDeal: The HomeDeal plan has no lock-in terms or exit fees and offers flexible billing and payment options. It provides competitive, variable rates without additional features.
- Carbon Balance: Customers opting for Carbon Balance plans receive a 100% carbon offset for their usage, with offset units approved under the Climate Active Carbon Neutral Standard.
- Easy bill payment choices
- No binding contracts or exit fees
- Access to Alinta Energy Rewards
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Alinta gas plans
Does Alinta Energy offer solar plans?
Alinta Energy does not sell or install solar panels, nor does it provide an electricity plan with a premium solar feed-in tariff.
However, Alinta offers a standard solar feed-in tariff on all its electricity plans. This is available to households with solar PV systems that wish to export solar energy back to the grid.
If you've installed solar panels, whether through Alinta Energy or another provider, you may be eligible for a feed-in tariff for exporting excess power to the grid.
Alinta Energy Rewards
Several energy providers offer rewards and membership programs, including Alinta Energy.
Alinta Energy provides its electricity and gas customers access to Alinta Rewards, which can be redeemed for various discounts:
- Movie tickets
- Theme parks
- Zoos & attractions
- Luna Park
- Shopping
- Electronics
Unlike some other programs, Alinta Rewards focuses on fun experiences and activities rather than everyday essentials like groceries or fuel.
This means that while you might save if you frequently visit cinemas, theme parks, or zoos, you might not see significant savings on your monthly budget.
Billing information
Alinta provides SmoothPay, a convenient option for automated instalment payments that differ from your quarterly bill. This service allows you to spread your bill's cost over regular recurring payments, which can be scheduled weekly, fortnightly, or monthly.
You can still view your bills every three months to monitor your electricity usage. To set up SmoothPay, you'll need to contact Alinta.
One of the advantages of choosing a large retailer like Alinta Energy is the variety of payment options available. Alinta Energy customers can pay their bills using any of the following methods:
- Online: Visit the Alinta Energy website to pay your bill using MasterCard, VISA, or American Express.
- BPAY: Log in to your online bank account, select BPAY, and enter the biller code and reference number from your bill.
- Direct Debit: Set up Direct Debit through MyAccount or by completing the online form. Alinta Energy will automatically deduct your bill amount from the nominated account each quarter.
- Phone: Pay using your credit card by contacting Alinta Energy.
- In Person: Visit the post office to pay by cash, cheque, or EFTPOS.
- Mail: Detach the 'payment options' section from your bill and mail it with a cheque to the address provided.
Switching to Alinta Energy
Switching to Alinta Energy from your current provider is a breeze with Compare Energy. Just give us a call at 1300 613 951, and our experts will help you explore Alinta Energy plan options step by step.
We'll walk you through signing up and address any questions you have about Alinta Energy plans. Switching energy providers is straightforward with Compare Energy, and we'll help you start saving on your Alinta Energy plans in no time.
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Alinta Energy FAQs
Is Alinta Energy Australia-wide?
Alinta does not have products for electricity in WA, nor for gas and electricity in Tasmania or ACT.
Are there green options with Alinta Energy?
Despite its investments in renewable generation assets, Alinta Energy has received poor reviews on sustainability and green power due to its parent company, Chow Tai Fook Enterprises. It owns multiple coal-fired power stations and is planning to continue burning coal until 2047. This makes Alinta the 7th largest climate polluter in Australia.
Alinta Energy has publicly committed to generating 1,500MW of renewable energy by 2025. Currently, it has achieved 860MW of renewable energy generation.
Is Alinta Energy Australian owned?
No, Alinta Energy is parented by Chow Tai Fook Enterprises.
