Compare your current electricity or gas plan with other offers using the Australian Government’s Energy Made Easy service, or Victorian Energy Compare in Victoria. Check the discount conditions, supply charges, usage rates and contract terms—not just the headline price. Reducing usage through efficient appliances, shorter heating or cooling times and avoiding peak periods where relevant may also help. If you are struggling to pay, contact your retailer early to ask about a payment plan or hardship program, and check whether you qualify for a state or territory concession.