GreenPower Rates by Retailer

by David Hiley

GreenPower Accredited Renewable Energy scheme logoWhat is GreenPower? GreenPower is a government managed program that lets households and businesses choose to offset their electricity use with renewable energy. If you choose to buy GreenPower, your electricity retailer will purchase certified renewable energy on your behalf. Accredited GreenPower is generated from sources including wind, solar, water and bioenergy.

GreenPower Accredited Renewable Energy scheme logo

What is GreenPower? GreenPower is a government managed program that lets households and businesses choose to offset their electricity use with renewable energy. If you choose to buy GreenPower, your electricity retailer will purchase certified renewable energy on your behalf. Accredited GreenPower is generated from sources including wind, solar, water and bioenergy.

Why do people choose GreenPower? GreenPower helps reduces the impact on the environment. Because you are buying renewable energy, this does not emit greenhouse gases. The GreenPower program has helped build demand and investment in renewable energy sources. More than $500 million has been returned to renewable energy generators through GreenPower since 2009.

How much extra does GreenPower cost? Listed below by each participating electricity retailer is the current cost per kWh to use 100% GreenPower for your electricity consumption. This list only includes retailers who offer 100% GreenPower as an option on their electricity plans. WATTever’s comprehensive electricity comparison allows you to choose GreenPower and estimate the cost.

GreenPower rates by electricity retailer
Retailer100% GreenPower (cents per kWh)
Energy Australia4.95
AGL5.50
Diamond Energy5.50
Origin Energy5.61
Red Energy5.83
Aurora Energy6.02
QEnergy6.60
ActewAGL7.50
Synergy7.63
Enova Energy8.00
Powershop8.50
Ergon Energy8.61
Energy Locals9.00
Commander9.90
Dodo9.90
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I’m obsessed about energy saving. Over the last decade I’ve cut my families energy bill from $5000 to under $500 per year. I’m an EV enthusiast, racing electric motorcycles and developing fast battery chargers.