Compare estimated annual costs using your recent bills, not just the advertised discount, and check usage rates, daily supply charges and any conditional payment requirements. Review contract terms, exit fees, benefit periods, price changes and whether your current retailer has a better offer. If you have solar, compare feed-in tariffs, export limits and how credits are handled; also check whether any concession or hardship arrangements will carry across. Use the Australian Government’s Energy Made Easy comparison service where available, then confirm the final offer, start date and meter details with the new provider.