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How much more does a standing offer cost than a market offer on the Essential Energy network?
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On the Essential Energy network (New South Wales), the cheapest standing offer costs $1,585 a year for a household using 4,000 kWh (CovaU's Solar Sharer Offer NSW Essential Residential TOU) against $1,572 for the cheapest market offer (Origin Energy's Origin Night Shift), a gap of $13 a year. Read from the regulator's published rates on 8 November 2026.
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The figures
| Cheapest standing offer | CovaU Solar Sharer Offer NSW Essential Residential TOU: $1,585 a year |
|---|---|
| Cheapest market offer | Origin Energy Origin Night Shift: $1,572 a year |
| Gap | $13 a year |
Source: Energy Made Easy plan data (Australian Energy Regulator). Estimates from published rates at the stated usage; not retailer quotes.
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