Analysing third-party comparison websites

The Centre for Market Design is undertaking an investigation into the role, effectiveness and value of third-party price comparison websites in the Australian electricity market.

Analysing third-party price comparison websites

The Centre for Market Design is undertaking an investigation into the role, effectiveness and value of third-party price comparison websites in the Australian electricity market.

These websites post retail electricity price offers and include both government-run websites and privately-run websites. We are conducting the study on behalf of the Energy Division in the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources.

Using a combination of large-scale surveys and econometric analyses, we are conducting stakeholder surveys and interviews from the demand- and supply-side of retail electricity markets.

These analyses will contribute to a market-wide evaluation of consumers’ and retailers’ experience with third-party price comparison websites, helping to inform public policy.