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Energy Locals Promo Codes & Referral Credits
Switching energy providers shouldn't mean hunting for a fake discount code. Energy Locals runs on referral credits and sign-up bonuses, not a checkout coupon box — here's exactly how to claim both, plus the real steps to switch.
About Energy Locals
Energy Locals is a 100% Australian-owned electricity and gas retailer, servicing NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, TAS and the ACT since 2016. Rather than the usual retail markups, most plans run on a flat daily membership fee (from $5.50/day on the Local Member plan) plus wholesale energy rates, which Energy Locals says can save high-usage households up to 30% versus standard market offers. There's no lock-in contract, a self-service usage portal, and GreenPower/carbon-offset options for customers who want it.
How to Use an Energy Locals Referral Code
1. Go to energylocals.com.au (or energylocalsretail.com.au for some regions) and enter your address on the Plans page to see live pricing for your area.
2. Choose a plan — options include Local Member, Online Member, Business Member, and (in VIC & SA) the Daytime Saver plan with cheaper rates from 10am–3pm.
3. During the online sign-up form, look for the "How did you hear about us?" field or referral link entry — this is where you enter a referrer's account number or click through a referral link, not a "promo code" field.
4. Doing this correctly triggers the $50/$50 refer-a-friend bonus: both you and the referrer get $50 credited, with no cap on how many referrals can stack.
5. Forgot to add it at sign-up? You have 10 business days from your sign-up date to contact Energy Locals' Aussie-based team (1300 869 573) and have the referral applied retroactively.
6. Separate sign-up bonus credits (e.g. $100 electricity / $50 gas credit promotions) are usually plan-specific and applied automatically once your account is active — check the Plans & Promotions page for what's currently running, since these change without a code needed.
7. You also get a 10-business-day cooling-off period after signing up — your old provider keeps supplying you during this window, so you can cancel penalty-free if you change your mind.
Energy Locals Savings Tips
- Stack your own $50/$50 referral link every time you help a friend switch — there's no limit on how many times it can be used.
- On the Daytime Saver plan (VIC & SA), shift high-usage tasks like laundry or EV charging to 10am–3pm for the cheapest rates.
- Set up Direct Debit or the SmoothPay pre-pay option to avoid card transaction fees and spread bills weekly, fortnightly, or monthly.
- If you have solar, check your feed-in tariff — some regions pay up to 10.2c/kWh back onto your bill.
- Watch for seasonal sign-up bonus credits (historically $100–$150) that stack on top of your referral credit rather than replacing it.
Energy Locals FAQ
Does Energy Locals have a discount code I enter at checkout?
No. There's no shopping cart — savings come from entering a referrer's details in the sign-up form's referral field, or from automatic plan-specific sign-up bonuses.
What if I forget to add a referral code when I sign up?
You have 10 business days from your sign-up date to contact Energy Locals and have the referral credit applied to your account.
Is there a limit on referral credits?
No — you can stack as many $50/$50 referral credits as you generate, and they apply cumulatively to future bills.
Which states does Energy Locals service?
NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, TAS and the ACT.
Is there a cooling-off period after switching?
Yes — 10 business days, during which your previous provider continues to supply you.