CovaU Energy Reviews 2,085

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Review summary

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Evaluating 439 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent customer service, highlighting the staff's professionalism, helpfulness, and efficiency. Many people appreciate the quick response times and the ease with which their queries are resolved, often in a single call. Consumers also find the pricing attractive, noting that the rates are competitive and often better than other suppliers. However, some customers were dissatisfied with certain aspects, mentioning long hold times and issues with staff. A few people reported being put on hold for extended periods or experiencing background conversations during calls. There were also instances where customers felt the company's pricing became significantly higher after an initial attractive offer, and some encountered difficulties with estimated bills and the disconnection process.

What people talk about most

Customer service

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Staff

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Service

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Price

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Response time

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Calling them right after signing up online. Since I have questions about the welcome bonus. Surprisingly the customer service is nice. Because they are really trying to solve your problem sincerely... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently contacted the call centre regarding an issue with my account, and Opalyn Pangan assisted me. She was prompt, professional, and resolved my query during the first call itself. She clearly... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Signup Process over the phone was made straightforward by the customer care. Answered my queries regarding the Vic Energy compare prices and Covau prices, and matched the Vic Energy prices without has... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had experienced great customer care support from COVAU energy which I was not expecting while I had the connection and that’s not it. They also helped me twice to fix our meter board problems. The... See more


Company details

  1. Electric Utility Company
  2. Energy Supplier
  3. Gas Company
  4. Solar Energy Company

About CovaU Energy

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Covau Energy

CovaU Energy is a top-rated energy provider in Australia. We provide competitive electricity and gas plans in NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT, and SA.

What You Can Get
  • Low Rates, More Savings
  • No Lock-in Contract
  • 24/7 Customer Support
  • Rewards from Over 4,500 Business Partners


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4.8

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I received excellent assistance from…

I received excellent assistance from Aush with my electricity bill issue. The representative was patient, knowledgeable, and resolved my concern quickly. I truly appreciate the great customer service!

January 5, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer care

After compared my energy bill I have contacted COVA U. I had a great conversation with AU..... Actually he is such a nice gentleman and help me to sort out all of my questions. Also he didn't forgot to give me a grand welcome too. He didn't waste at least a single minute while I want to change my recent supplier. As a customers that's what we expect. Thank you so much dear.

January 5, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Shambles of a company

Shambles of a company. Sent me an estimated bill that was way above what could be possible and then wanted to charge me to come and do an actual meter read to correct it. Wasted over an hour on the phone trying to rectify. Their customer service is abysmal. I’ve left them now and will not return even if they have the cheapest rates.

October 1, 2025
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Reply from CovaU Energy

We’re sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating this must have been, Liam. Estimated bills can occur when an actual meter read isn’t available due to access issues, and this can happen with any retailer if a scheduled meter read cannot be completed. However, you should never feel that resolving a billing issue is difficult or time-consuming, and we regret that this was your experience.

We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback, as it helps us review our processes and improve our service. If you would like us to look into this further or clarify what occurred, please contact us directly at 1300-689866 and we’ll be happy to assist.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Beware if you have any solar…

Beware.....If you have any solar credits, this company will NOT pay you the accrued amount. Instead of paying out at the end of a billing cycle, they will hold on to it all until you have actually used enough regular power for it to cover the bill. If you want to leave the company, they will keep any and all amounts that you should have been credited. Take care. This information (9.7 on page 51.) is basically hidden in their massively long retail booklet, which is 62 pages long. Absolute rip-off.

N.B. further to this, we have just received an email stating that they will be doing ZERO solar feed in tariffs... so if you have solar, bad luck.

December 17, 2025
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Reply from CovaU Energy

Thank you for sharing your concerns, Terry. We understand how important it is to know how your solar credits are applied.

Under Australian rules, solar feed-in credits are governed by state-based regulations. In general, credits are used to offset your electricity usage, and any unused credits usually carry over to future bills. Retailers are not required to pay out accumulated credits until your account balance allows it or the account is closed, as outlined in your plan’s terms and conditions.

We understand your concerns regarding solar feed-in tariffs. We’d be happy to review your account and discuss the options available to you. You may send us your best contact number and preferred time for a callback so one of our Escalations Team can reach out to you

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Solar Credits will not be refunded.

Solar Credits will not be refunded.

I've just found out that on page 51, Section 9.7 of the Market-Retail-Booklet_2024_V8.pdf document that CovaU will not transfer or refund any credits for your feed in either at the end of a billing period or at the end of the agreement if we swap to another retailer.

In my view, this locks you into a contract with them until you can offset the credits against energy you buy from them.

This is the section in full:
Solar Credits have no value other than as prescribed in the Agreement, Solar Credits are not transferable and we are not obliged under any circumstances to pay you any amount of money under the terms of the Agreement in respect of Solar Credits.

Any Solar Credits that have been accrued as of the end date of this Agreement terminates, that have not been off set against amounts payable by you under your Market Retail Agreement of Standing Retail Agreement will be extinguished without compensation to you effective upon the termination of this Agreement.

December 17, 2025
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Reply from CovaU Energy

Thank you for your feedback, Dave. The treatment of solar feed-in credits described in our Market Retail Agreement is **consistent with the approach taken by many energy retailers across Thank you for your feedback. The treatment of solar feed-in credits described in our Market Retail Agreement is consistent with the approach taken by many energy retailers across Australia and is governed by state-based energy rules.

Solar feed-in credits are generally intended to offset electricity charges on your account rather than be paid out in cash or transferred between retailers. Any unused credits carry forward to future bills while the account remains active, and retailers are not required to refund or transfer remaining credits when an account is closed, as outlined in plan terms and conditions.

Should you require further explanation or assistance, please email us and let us know if you would like a callback from our Escalations Team. We’ll be happy to assist.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Today I called CovaU with a question…

Today I called CovaU with a question regarding my bill. I spoke with Aush. He was very helpful, and thorough. I then asked him about a possible better option for me. He had a quick look and confirmed that there was another plan, with the same rates, but where I would get a slightly higher discount. He then switched it over for me (at my request). The whole call took less than 10mins. Very satisied!

December 15, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy sign up

After difficulties signing up on the website I called and the gentleman I spoke to was very helpful and made sure all the t's were crossed and i's dotted, unlike my previous supplier who didn't apply my concession discount to the bills, despite having my details.

December 9, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was a simple issue

It was a simple issue, but I wasn’t able to resolve it properly with the previous staff member, so I called again.
Aushmeare Nazareno kindly went through each problem with me and helped resolve everything one by one.
I want to say thank you once again to him for helping me end my day on a positive note

December 8, 2025
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