SA Concessions Energy Discount Offer – “SACEDO”

2019 Update: Recipients of the SA Energy Concession are eligible for a special discounted Origin Energy electricity offer, which has recently been renegotiated by the SA Government. ConnectEd examines what the offer means for concession holders.

Energy Concession holders are not obliged to switch to the Origin “Value” deal – they can choose to stay with their current retailer, or choose a different deal. The deal now includes a 20% discount (up from 18% last year), though Origin can still change the tariffs or supply charge if they decide it’s necessary.

The offer does deserve consideration – the prices appear to be quite competitive with other offers, particularly as the discount is applied to the daily supply charge as well as usage, and is not conditional on paying on time; this may take the pressure off payment concerns for a number of clients.

Customers should keep in mind that if they already have a generous hardship plan agreement in place with a different retailer, or if they have an outstanding debt, switching to this offer would result in cancellation of that agreement and make the debt payable – a Financial Counsellor can help to negotiate to pay it off over time. However, particularly if such a customer is already with Origin Energy, this offer may be worth accepting.

Customers with solar systems should be aware that the Distributor Feed-in Tariff of 44 c/kWh for eligible systems, and the Origin Retailer Feed-in Tariff of 10 c/kWh both apply to this contract offer.

We have prepared a table to make it easier to compare the tariffs and supply charge with other available offers, including the base price, discounted price and final price including GST:

Origin Energy also offer a “Value” offer on gas to SACEDO customers, which provides 11% off gas usage and supply charges.

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