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Amber Electric Electricity Plans
Amber Electric is an Australian electricity retailer that passes through wholesale market prices plus a flat monthly subscription, rather than traditional retail margins on every kilowatt-hour. Amber focuses on households with solar, batteries, and smart devices, with tools to help customers shift usage when wholesale prices and grid conditions are favourable.
Estimated annual bills are based on the AER Default Market Offer reference price (or ESC Victorian Default Offer for VIC) and assume typical household usage. Actual bills vary by plan, usage, and location.
Amber electricity plan types
Amber Electric offers the following types of electricity plans in available states:
Amber solar feed-in tariff
Amber Electric offers a solar feed-in tariff of approximately Varies with wholesale (see fact sheet) for eligible customers with rooftop solar systems. This rate applies when your system exports excess electricity back to the grid. Feed-in tariff rates vary by state and plan, so always confirm the current rate directly with the retailer or through an independent comparison service.
Solar plans are available in: NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, ACT.
Amber pros and cons
Pros
- Transparent wholesale-linked pricing model with a flat subscription fee
- Strong fit for solar and battery households that can shift usage
- App-based visibility of prices and usage
- Australian-based retailer with a focus on renewables-friendly tech
- Available across several NEM states and the ACT
Cons
- Rates can move with the wholesale market — bills may vary month to month
- Not ideal if you want fixed or heavily smoothed prices year-round
- Smaller brand than the major retailers — fewer physical touchpoints
- Best value often assumes engagement with the app and automation
- Coverage excludes Western Australia and Northern Territory (typical for NEM retailers)
Where is Amber available?
Amber Electric is available to residential electricity customers in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Australian Capital Territory. Coverage may vary by local distribution network within each state.
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Frequently asked questions about Amber
How does Amber Electric’s pricing work?
Amber passes through wholesale electricity costs and charges a flat monthly subscription for running the service. Your usage rate can move with market conditions, so it helps to review your fact sheet and recent bills.
Is Amber Electric good for solar and batteries?
Many Amber customers use rooftop solar and home batteries. The model is designed to reward households that can import and export power when prices and grid conditions are favourable, but outcomes depend on your system, usage, and local network rules.
Which states does Amber Electric service?
Amber typically offers plans in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland (south-east), South Australia, and the Australian Capital Territory. Availability can depend on your address and meter type — confirm on Amber’s website.
Does Amber offer a traditional fixed rate?
Amber is built around wholesale pass-through pricing rather than a single fixed usage rate for all customers. If you need predictable bills above all else, compare carefully against fixed-rate plans from other retailers.
How do I contact Amber Electric?
Contact options are listed on amber.com.au, including phone and online support. For outages or network faults, your local electricity distributor remains the first point of contact.