Our research aims to provide insights into the energy market to promote effective competition and achieve the best outcomes for Victorian energy consumers
Victorian Energy Market Insights
Overview
Key messages and findings
Customers on older plans could save the most
Up to $950 per year in savings for customers who have not changed plans for 10 years or more, compared to a more modest $410 per year for customers on plans over two years old.
Customers receiving payment difficulty support on plans over 10 years old could save up to $730 per year, compared to $440 per year for those on plans over two years old.
Those paying well-above the VDO tend to be on older plans
9 in 10 customers paying more than 10 per cent above the VDO have not engaged in the market in over two years.
These customers could potentially save up to $740 per year on their retailer’s best offer.
Changes to our reporting approach
Previous reports
Victorian energy market report and updates in 2023-24
Victorian energy market report and updates in 2022-23
Data previously published as Microsoft Excel tables with our annual Victorian Energy Market Report is now available in a more usable and interactive format in our Victorian energy market dashboard.
Victorian energy market report and updates in 2021-22
Victorian energy market report and updates in 2020-21
Victorian energy market report and updates in 2019-20
30 November 2020
Note: The table names in this excel reference the figure numbers used throughout the report and the rest are supplementary tables. This uses the most up to date information from retailers and may differ from previous reports
(xlsx, 285.98 KB)
Victorian energy market report and updates in 2018-19
Victorian energy market report and updates in 2017-18
26 February 2019
This report provides a full summary of the Victorian energy market in 2017-18.
(PDF, 7.16 MB)
29 November 2018
This snapshot report provides a short summary of the Victorian energy market in 2017-18. This report has since been superseded by the Victorian Energy Market Report 2017-18.
(pdf, 737.14 KB)
21 December 2017
This update provides information on standard contract prices of Victorian gas retailers for 2017 – 18. This includes updated prices published by retailers on 8 and 15 December 2017.
(pdf, 287.46 KB)
Victorian Energy Market Report 2016-17
Victorian Energy Market Report 2015-16
Victorian Energy Market Report Updates: 2016-2017
Energy retail performance reports
These reports pre-date the Victorian Energy Market Report.