Origin Energy has officially launched electricity offers for residential and small business customers across regional Queensland’s Ergon network, giving many households and businesses the opportunity to choose their electricity retailer for the first time.
The expansion brings Origin’s services to the eastern region of the Ergon network, including major centres such as Townsville, Cairns, Rockhampton, Toowoomba, Mackay, Bundaberg and Maryborough.
“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.
According to Origin, it already supplies electricity to 690,000 accounts and natural gas to 175,000 accounts in South East Queensland.
It will now offer a range of electricity plans to eligible customers in the newly serviced areas.
Eligible small businesses can access Origin’s sunshine special, offering lower rates during the daytime between 10am and 3pm.
“Our electricity rates from day one will importantly be competitive with the incumbent retailer in regional Queensland,” Permezel said.
“But we believe what makes us an attractive alternative is the value and benefits we can provide customers beyond their electricity.”
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