We Help With New Connections
Compare your electricity options before moving in so you can choose a plan that suits your new home.
BearChoice helps you compare available retailers and organise your connection in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia before your move-in date. Our standard comparison and connection service is free of charge.
Ways We Can Help
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Connecting Electricity when moving to a new home
Organise your energy retailer before moving in.
1. Tell us your new address and preferred connection date.
2. Compare available electricity and gas plans.
3. Choose your retailer and plan.
4. We help arrange the connection request.
For established properties, electricity can typically be connected within one to three business days. Timing depends on the property, meter and retailer.
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Connecting Electricity When Moving to a Rental
For most rentals, you can choose your electricity retailer when the account is in your name. Embedded networks may restrict that choice.
1. Check whether the property has an embedded network.
2. Compare available plans and choose a retailer.
3. Provide your address and move-in date.
Arrange your electricity before moving in. Contact us if you need help comparing your options.
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Connecting Electricity at a New Build
Plan early for a new electricity connection.
1. A licensed electrician completes the wiring and compliance certificate.
2. Your retailer requests the connection from the local distributor.
3. The distributor installs the meter and activates supply.
Construction may need temporary power. Subdivisions may need extra infrastructure.
Connections can take several weeks, depending on location and compliance documents.