For households in the Powercor network in Victoria, a special tariff generally used for heating and cooling appliances was made available called Climate Saver. Climate Saver features a Summer (November to March) rate and Winter (April to October) rate. The lower winter rate provides a lower cost option (compared to standard anytime usage rates) for heating, however the summer rates are generally higher than standard anytime rates so the tariff is better suited for those with higher winter heating versus summer cooling needs. Powercor have now closed the Climate Saver tariff to new entrants and it is only available if you are currently receiving it. The table below compares the rates charged by retailers for those households who are still on this tariff. You can check a recent electricity bill if you are not sure whether you are on this tariff.
WATTever’s comprehensive electricity comparison includes Climate Saver tariffs for each retailer who supports them.
Powercor Climate Saver Tariff Rates
| # | Retailer Plans | CS Summer Rate | CS Winter Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Energy RACV Plus 45 30 Online | $0.202 | $0.141 | |
| Simply Energy Extra 43 26 Online | $0.209 | $0.146 | |
| Alinta Energy Fair Deal 43 | $0.218 | $0.147 | |
| Simply Energy Plus 40 26 Online | $0.220 | $0.154 | |
| Dodo Market Offer | $0.236 | $0.148 | |
| Simply Energy RACV Plus 35 20 Green 10 Online | $0.239 | $0.166 | |
| Alinta Energy Sure Saver | $0.248 | $0.167 | |
| Simply Energy AFL Plus 30 15 Online | $0.257 | $0.179 | |
| Simply Energy Gold Class Plus 30 15 Online | $0.257 | $0.179 | |
| Simply Energy RACV Plus 30 15 Green 20 Online | $0.257 | $0.179 | |
| Simply Energy Save 30 15 Online | $0.257 | $0.179 | |
| Origin Energy One Low Rate | $0.273 | $0.140 | |
| Powershop Mega Pack | $0.283 | $0.186 | |
| Powershop Power Saver | $0.297 | $0.195 | |
| Commander Market Offer | $0.308 | $0.193 | |
| Powershop Lite | $0.311 | $0.204 | |
| Origin Energy Maximiser Online Bonus | $0.314 | $0.161 | |
| Origin Energy Maximiser | $0.319 | $0.163 | |
| Origin Energy Solar Boost Plus | $0.327 | $0.168 | |
| Origin Energy Saver Online | $0.331 | $0.170 | |
| Origin Energy Saver | $0.335 | $0.172 | |
| Diamond Energy Market Offer | $0.347 | $0.237 | |
| Origin Energy Solar Boost | $0.352 | $0.180 | |
| Origin Energy Smart Saver | $0.356 | $0.183 | |
| Powershop Standing Offer | $0.369 | $0.242 | |
| Dodo Standing Offer | $0.376 | $0.236 | |
| Origin Energy BillSaver | $0.377 | $0.193 | |
| Alinta Energy Standing Offer | $0.382 | $0.257 | |
| Diamond Energy Standing Offer | $0.385 | $0.264 | |
| Simply Energy Standing Offer | $0.395 | $0.275 | |
| Origin Energy Standing | $0.419 | $0.215 | |
| Origin Energy Supply Online Move | $0.419 | $0.215 |
Note: Climate Saver Rates shown include GST and all available discounts.
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