Originally Posted by
Supersonic Swinger
I once called up and asked about the Lumo Energy offer which gave you 6 cents per $ spent on your energy bill. However, the sales lady kindly pointed out that if I chose a plan which didn't earn Velocity, the energy price was cheaper - effectively you were paying extra to earn the Velocity points, and the value didn't seem that good.
Yes although the difference can vary from State to State. In Victoria electricity prices are very competitive, in NSW much less so, especially if you're comparing discounts, which tend to be +++ in Victoria - base discount, then additional 3% for direct debit etc. etc.