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Gas To Your New Property

Move-In Connect will arrange to move your gas plan to your new home or business, or if you’re a first-time gas user, we’ll help you find the best deal on the market from our panel of leading providers to connect to gas. And the best part is, it’s all 100% FREE!

To move your gas connection, or set up a new gas plan, simply call our team on 1300 786 045 or enter your details below. In one quick phone call, we can arrange your gas, electricity, solar, internet, Pay TV and even book your removalists and cleaners, so everything will be ready for you on your moving date.

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Gas is a significant energy source to almost 70% of Australian homes and is also important for many Australian businesses that have a gas connection on their premises. So, it’s crucial to have it connected when you move home or business or both.

When you move home, your new property electricity and gas connections should be at the top of your moving checklist. There’s a lot to think about when you move your utilities, and missing even just one step could lead to lengthy delays. 

When you let Move-In Connect arrange your new gas connection for you, we won’t just plan the move, we’ll also compare gas and electricity plans from our panel of preferred suppliers to find you the best deal on your energy.

We have carefully selected the providers we work with to connect gas to houses and businesses. We will compare plans for ActewAGL, Covau, Tango Energy and Energy Australia gas connections.

Comparing plans and arranging your new property electricity and gas connections can be time-consuming and overwhelming.

That’s where Move-in Connect can help you to find a new gas connection in your area. We are an Australian-owned utility connection service based in our head office in Flinders St, Melbourne. This gives us local expertise to help you find a great deal for your gas connection Melbourne and throughout Australia.

Best of all, our service is 100% FREE to you, so save your time and energy by letting us do all the hard work for you to move or find a new gas connection.

To get started with your new property electricity and gas connections, call Move-In Connect today, or learn more about new gas connections here: Gas Quick Connect Guide

The following is some important information to be aware of when you use our service to connect your gas to your home or business.

• When you first apply for gas connections, new property electricity and gas connections can take up to 5 days, or up to 21 days if you need a new meter installed. Make sure you contact us in plenty of time so that your utilities will be connected in time for your moving date. Gas connections on weekends and public holidays incur extra fees. Read more about the timelines to connect to gas here: Gas New Connection Guide.
• If your gas hasn’t been connected by the specified time, please contact us within 24 hours for an update on your new gas connection.
• Under 2021 Victorian legislation all rental properties must have gas safety checks. These are to ensure no gas is leaking, which causes carbon monoxide. Before moving into a rental property, ensure these checks have been done.
  
• All gas connection faults must be reported to the gas distributor. To find the distributor in your area, click here: Gas New Connection Guide.
• You must provide us with all the correct details- street address, move-in date, location of meter, and MIRN (Meter Identification Reference Number). Failure to do so will result in delays and issues with connecting your gas.
• Ensure you have taken care of any outstanding bills as failure to do could result in your new gas connection request being denied.
• We do not compare all brands on the market to connect gas to houses and businesses. We have carefully selected our panel of Australia’s leading energy providers and will compare plans for ActewAGL, Covau, Tango Energy and Energy Australia gas connections.

By comparing gas plans and prices, you can look for a better deal and potentially reduce your energy bills. If you want to make a comparison, here are some important factors to keep in mind:

• Gas appliances can be more affordable for home heating than their electric equivalents.
• If you don’t compare, you might miss out on possible savings by moving to a less expensive plan.
• Gas companies may give new customers incentives like sign-up credits or a discount period.

Gas Providers in Victoria (VIC)

• AGL: 131 245
• Alinta Energy: 13 37 02
• Energy Australia: 133 466
• Momentum Energy: 1300 662 778
• Origin Energy: 13 24 61
• Red Energy: 131 806
• Lumo Energy: 1300 115 866

Gas Providers in New South Wales (NSW)

• AGL: 131 245
• Energy Australia: 133 466
• Origin Energy: 13 24 61
• Red Energy: 131 806

Gas Providers in Queensland (QLD)

• AGL: 131 245
• Alinta Energy: 13 37 02
• Origin Energy: 13 24 61
• Red Energy: 131 806

Gas Providers in South Australia (SA)

• AGL: 131 245
• Alinta Energy: 13 37 02
• Energy Australia: 133 466
• Lumo Energy: 1300 115 866
• Origin Energy: 13 24 61
• Red Energy: 131 806

Gas plans offer various options and pricing structures similar to electricity plans. Before comparing them, determine your home’s gas usage methods and patterns. Then, you can choose and connect to the gas plan that best meets your needs.

Gas Usage

Gas is used for a variety of things in Australian homes and businesses, such as:

• Warming and cooling
• supplying energy for hot water systems
• supplying fuel for ovens, stoves, and other kitchen appliances
• supplying energy for additional appliances and gadgets, like fireplaces and pool heaters

Gas Charges

Gas prices can differ amongst suppliers, distributors, and plans. When selecting the best gas plan for your requirements, take into account:

• Compare a new plan’s costs, advantages, and terms with your existing one.
• Whether you prefer separate gas and electricity plans or a dual fuel plan.
• The daily supply charge, block rates, discounts, and exit fees of a plan.
• Obtaining a connection to the gas pipeline if you aren’t already connected can be costly and not always possible.
• Your distributor, usage patterns, and plan will all affect how much gas you use.

In addition, gas suppliers levy disconnection and connection costs. The setup expenses are often very reasonable, provided your new residence permits a gas connection. Lower-end costs are typically about $10, while higher-end fees usually don’t exceed $60.

New Connections: A fee is usually associated with establishing infrastructure to connect gas.

Existing Connections: Reconnections fees can vary. Your contract provides details on connection or disconnection charges.

Here are things to consider when comparing gas plans: 

• Every energy plan providing natural gas in Australia has a similar structure. When comparing gas prices, keep an eye out for the following:
• Whether you use your gas or not, the daily supply charge is the cost for having gas delivered to your home or business. It is calculated daily.
• The usage charge is the amount you pay for each megajoule (MJ) of gas you use, and it is expressed in cents per MJ. The usage rates in Western Australia (WA) are cents per unit and measured in units (one unit equals 3.6MJ).
• Gas companies might give you a flat percentage discount or discounts if you pay your bills by a specific date (direct debit or new customer discounts).
• Bundling gas and electricity plans together can be convenient; however, comparing them separately may offer greater value.
• Contracts aren’t always equal. Market offers typically boast discounts and lower usage fees (for a limited time), while standard offers don’t.
• Gas plan fees may apply when you switch. Read your plan information carefully so you’re aware of any charges you may incur. Gas retailers also charge different fees for things like receiving paper bills, making credit card payments, and exit fees.
• Bill smoothing spreads your quarterly or bi-monthly gas bill into smaller, regular instalments. However, your provider calculates these regular instalments against your estimated gas usage, so your future payments may be more or less than your actual usage.

What is a Megajoule? 

One million joules equals one million MJ, or megajoule, units of energy. A gas meter records the amount of gas you use and measures it in megajoules. Your gas retailer receives the information for billing purposes.

Your gas usage fees might be categorised under a block rate tariff, in which the amount you use determines the price you pay. For example, the first 100MJ of a day are charged at 3c/MJ, while the subsequent 200MJ are charged at 2c/MJ. Alternatively, you might pay a daily flat fee for the gas you use.

Victoria has seasonal gas rates, meaning energy costs vary from non-winter to winter. This is because gas heaters are frequently used, and Victorian communities might have a higher demand for gas in the winter.

Gas pricing structures determine how much you pay for using gas and can include;

Flat rate tariff: You are charged the rate for gas usage regardless of the time.

Block rate tariff The pricing is divided into usage tiers. A specific rate applies to each tier and any usage beyond that.

Seasonal tariff: Prices may fluctuate based on the season, typically higher in winter due to increased gas consumption and lower in summer.

If I rent, can I change gas companies?

If your state or territory’s tenancy laws permit it, you can change gas providers if you live in an area with multiple providers, such as Sydney, Melbourne, or Canberra.

Recall that not all Australian regions have multiple gas providers, meaning that not all tenants can move gas providers. Not just tenants but all Australians can relate to this.

If I’m moving, can I compare and change gas plans?

Yes, if you’re moving to a new home, you can change gas providers or plans. When you move, you must cancel your current plan and sign up for a new one with your new provider.

Moveinconnect can also help you connect your gas at your new home or business.