Energy Locals (now 1st Energy) — plans no longer available to new customers
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Source: Consumer Data Right plan data vs the AER Reference Price / ESC VDO. Actual rates vary by state, distributor, and plan.
Energy Locals is no longer accepting new customers and becomes 1st Energy from 12 September 2026.
Energy Locals Retail has stopped taking new customers and is transitioning to the 1st Energy brand from 12 September 2026. The plans and prices below are shown for reference only and are not available to new customers. If you are looking for a similar plan, see 1st Energy.
See 1st Energy plans, or visit 1st Energy directly.
Plans on record (not available to new customers)
| Metric | Rate |
|---|---|
| Usage rate (cheapest single-rate plan) | Varies |
| Daily supply charge | Varies |
| Solar feed-in tariff | Varies by state & plan |
| Plan types available | variable, solar, green |
| States available | NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, ACT, TAS |
This analysis is based on EnergyPlans Australia's 2026 energy pricing data across multiple providers and states.
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Pros
- Transparent, simple plan structures on many offers
- Australian-based support team
- Solar and GreenPower-style options on selected plans
- Broad eastern-state footprint including Tasmania on many offers
- Strong customer satisfaction scores in independent surveys
Cons
- Not available everywhere — check your address
- Challenger brand — fewer retail shopfronts than major retailers
- Rates still vary by distributor and plan
- Some plans may have conditions or exit terms — read the fact sheet
- Western Australia and Northern Territory coverage differs from the NEM
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