Origin Energy has launched electricity offers for residential and small business customers in the Ergon network, providing a choice of electricity retailer that has previously been unavailable for many regional Queenslanders.
Origin is expanding its electricity offering to parts of regional Queensland, which is almost wholly serviced by the government-subsidised retailer Ergon Retail.
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Origin’s service area will incorporate largely the network’s eastern region—including Townsville, Cairns, Rockhampton, Toowoomba, Mackay, Bundaberg and Maryborough.
Origin already has a strong footprint in the state’s south-east, offering electricity, LPG and internet services.
“We’re excited to be extending our electricity offering into parts of regional Queensland and providing consumers in these areas with a choice of retailer—which for many has not been an option for a long period of time,” Origin general manager of consumer and property— retail Duncan Permezel said.
“As one of Australia’s leading energy retailers, we’re focused on delivering useful products and services for Australians and providing them with choice. We already have strong connections in regional Queensland communities through our LPG and internet services, and are thrilled to now be able to include a range of electricity plans, for both residential and small business customers.”
Residential customers may be eligible to access a range of offers—including a $50 bill credit, 5,000 Everyday Rewards points, or up to a $35 per month internet discount for bundling Origin’s electricity and internet services. Origin will not initially be offering electricity plans to customers with solar.
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Eligible small business customers will be able to access the recently launched Origin Sunshine Special offer, which provides lower electricity rates during the day from 10am to 3pm.
The Ergon network services around 1.5 million people, across more than 790,000 residential and business customers.
