AUS Energy, Utilities & Waste Electric - PPC Market Share Analysis March 2026

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the AUS Electric category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Electric – AUS

Google AI Overview visibility for Energy, Utilities & Waste Electric AUS

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 24.8814428677
75.1185571323
24%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 35
65
35%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 27%
Transactional 24%
Navigational 1%
Seasonal 0%
Local 5%
Problem Solving 8%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 AUS Energy, Utilities & Waste Electric brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
originenergy.com.au 30.71
agl.com.au 18.61
alintaenergy.com.au 9.5
energyaustralia.com.au 8.88
redenergy.com.au 7.27
engie.com.au 3.64
iselect.com.au 3.49
powershop.com.au 3.25
econnex.com.au 2.44
amber.com.au 2.4
others 9.81
  • originenergy.com.au - 30.71%
  • agl.com.au - 18.61%
  • alintaenergy.com.au - 9.5%
  • energyaustralia.com.au - 8.88%
  • redenergy.com.au - 7.27%
  • engie.com.au - 3.64%
  • iselect.com.au - 3.49%
  • powershop.com.au - 3.25%
  • econnex.com.au - 2.44%
  • amber.com.au - 2.4%
  • others - 9.81%

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Origin Energy dominates with 30.71% click share, followed by AGL at 18.61%. Others collectively hold 9.81%, showcasing a competitive landscape.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 AUS Energy, Utilities & Waste Electric brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date powershop.com.au iselect.com.au agl.com.au originenergy.com.au alintaenergy.com.au econnex.com.au redenergy.com.au energyaustralia.com.au myconnect.com.au engie.com.au
2026/03/01 4.83% 5.36% 15.45% 15.26% 11.64% 3.91% 12.51% 8.14% 5.98% 7.63%
2026/03/02 6.9% 9.94% 12.66% 11.17% 9.5% 5.59% 9.32% 4.22% 6.9% 9.28%
2026/03/03 6.5% 11.52% 12.25% 10.54% 8.15% 7.25% 9.8% 4.1% 6.3% 8.75%
2026/03/04 7.48% 10.18% 13.39% 10.8% 7.76% 7.45% 8.35% 3.89% 6.31% 6.91%
2026/03/05 7.23% 8.79% 14.52% 12.35% 7.13% 6.7% 6.94% 4.96% 7.52% 7.78%
2026/03/06 6.31% 8.31% 11.92% 13.46% 9.95% 6.01% 9.24% 4.69% 6% 7.01%
2026/03/07 6.66% 4.31% 15.68% 13.93% 14.17% 3.53% 9.55% 5.68% 6.56% 6.61%
2026/03/08 5.62% 5.51% 16.31% 13.6% 13.79% 4.08% 9.66% 5.63% 7.8% 7.31%
2026/03/09 6.21% 4.76% 14.25% 12.19% 13.18% 6.63% 7.89% 5.44% 7.35% 7.52%
2026/03/10 5.77% 11.85% 12.48% 13.12% 10.59% 6.18% 8.57% 4.58% 6.15% 6.23%
2026/03/11 5.55% 12.89% 12.4% 12.5% 9.09% 7.25% 7.74% 4.54% 6.15% 4.96%
2026/03/12 5.86% 11.85% 13.54% 13.98% 9.06% 7.39% 5.69% 4.91% 6.58% 5.23%
2026/03/13 6.22% 9.36% 14.13% 12.44% 11.32% 7.14% 6.87% 6.01% 6.25% 4.73%
2026/03/14 5.81% 4.29% 15.24% 15.89% 11.7% 4.95% 9.23% 7.57% 6.98% 5.51%
2026/03/15 5.08% 4.55% 14.4% 16.82% 13.16% 4.12% 8.8% 7.53% 7.74% 7.72%
2026/03/16 6.05% 11.93% 13.27% 10.58% 9% 7.14% 5.58% 4.82% 8.87% 6.77%
2026/03/17 6.9% 12.12% 13.73% 12.75% 7.09% 7.21% 5.76% 5.7% 8.35% 5.29%
2026/03/18 6.93% 9.68% 14.59% 12.58% 7.75% 7.25% 6.08% 6.3% 6.82% 5.87%
2026/03/19 7.44% 10.6% 13.95% 11.67% 6.98% 9.03% 5.78% 6.34% 6.13% 5.99%
2026/03/20 8.17% 7.88% 13.07% 13.8% 7.8% 9.11% 7.19% 7.16% 4.26% 4.7%
2026/03/21 8.32% 4.95% 15.7% 15.62% 8.34% 6.12% 11.37% 7.57% 3.77% 5.61%
2026/03/22 9.39% 5.2% 14.62% 15.57% 11% 5.66% 9.04% 8.17% 5.46% 6.58%
2026/03/23 11.17% 10.16% 13.82% 9.79% 7.42% 8.64% 8.98% 4.45% 6.58% 5.13%
2026/03/24 13.73% 10.31% 14.72% 10.35% 6.96% 8.08% 6.32% 4.49% 7.84% 4.32%
2026/03/25 16.01% 7.96% 15.15% 11.65% 7.7% 8.16% 6.14% 4.8% 5.75% 3.88%
2026/03/26 15.28% 8.27% 13.8% 10.56% 10.93% 7.24% 5.91% 4.07% 6.5% 3.12%
2026/03/27 13.23% 7.57% 13.94% 10.69% 10.54% 6.54% 9.09% 8.06% 6.64% 3.22%
2026/03/28 17.02% 5.29% 16.34% 10.75% 12.03% 5.11% 9.49% 5.72% 5.95% 4.24%
2026/03/29 15.4% 5.39% 14.96% 13.45% 13.84% 4.61% 8.16% 6.07% 5.78% 4.11%
2026/03/30 14.05% 10.96% 12.36% 11.57% 10.11% 6.8% 6.72% 3.59% 6.78% 4.88%
2026/03/31 17.75% 11.9% 11.06% 9.71% 9.55% 6.96% 6.47% 5.59% 4.32% 3.75%
  • powershop.com.au
  • iselect.com.au
  • agl.com.au
  • originenergy.com.au
  • alintaenergy.com.au
  • econnex.com.au
  • redenergy.com.au
  • energyaustralia.com.au
  • myconnect.com.au
  • engie.com.au

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In March 2026, Powershop’s ad spend surged from 4.83% to 17.75%, while iSelect fluctuated, peaking at 12.89%. AGL maintained a steady presence, ending at 11.06%. Origin Energy’s spend varied, closing at 9.71%. Alinta Energy’s spend peaked mid-month, finishing at 9.55%. Econnex saw a rise, ending at 6.96%. Red Energy’s spend decreased, closing at 6.47%. EnergyAustralia’s spend fluctuated, ending at 5.59%. MyConnect’s spend peaked mid-month, closing at 4.32%. Engie’s spend declined, finishing at 3.75%.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for AUS Energy, Utilities & Waste Electric

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2026/03/01 151
2026/03/02 162
2026/03/03 168
2026/03/04 168
2026/03/05 165
2026/03/06 157
2026/03/07 152
2026/03/08 157
2026/03/09 157
2026/03/10 156
2026/03/11 166
2026/03/12 155
2026/03/13 154
2026/03/14 149
2026/03/15 155
2026/03/16 149
2026/03/17 157
2026/03/18 145
2026/03/19 154
2026/03/20 147
2026/03/21 142
2026/03/22 136
2026/03/23 157
2026/03/24 147
2026/03/25 149
2026/03/26 153
2026/03/27 140
2026/03/28 150
2026/03/29 158
2026/03/30 166
2026/03/31 150

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March began with 151 advertisers, peaking at 168 by the 3rd. Mid-month saw fluctuations, dropping to 136 on the 22nd. The month concluded with 150 advertisers, reflecting a dynamic landscape.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for AUS Energy, Utilities & Waste Electric

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
powershop.com.au 2.14%
energyaustralia.com.au 1.09%
econnex.com.au 0.26%
evse.com.au 0.22%
itechworld.com.au 0.19%
myconnect.com.au -0.39%
finder.com.au -0.45%
engie.com.au -0.64%
alintaenergy.com.au -0.69%
originenergy.com.au -0.9%

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Powershop.com.au surged with a 2.14 increase, while energyaustralia.com.au gained 1.09. Originenergy.com.au faced a -0.9 decline, and alintaenergy.com.au dropped by -0.69.

Campaign Efficiency

AUS Energy, Utilities & Waste Electric Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date powershop.com.au originenergy.com.au alintaenergy.com.au iselect.com.au agl.com.au econnex.com.au energyaustralia.com.au goswitch.com.au myconnect.com.au engie.com.au
2026/03/01 5.34% 18.5% 12.66% 4.19% 15.12% 4.72% 7.32% 0.28% 5.95% 6.34%
2026/03/02 7.46% 13.73% 9.57% 8.63% 10.49% 6.13% 3.6% 5.55% 6.47% 6.93%
2026/03/03 6.89% 13.46% 8.42% 10.08% 11.14% 7.74% 3.36% 5.52% 4.94% 6.61%
2026/03/04 7.39% 13.69% 7.39% 9.23% 11.96% 7.47% 2.91% 5.56% 5.32% 4.71%
2026/03/05 6.69% 15.06% 6.95% 8.06% 11.93% 7.72% 3.85% 5.33% 6.4% 5.23%
2026/03/06 5.95% 16.9% 10.19% 7.5% 10.09% 6.31% 3.54% 6.85% 4.69% 5.44%
2026/03/07 6.21% 17.78% 15.25% 3.42% 13.67% 4.4% 4.86% 0.29% 5.52% 5.33%
2026/03/08 5.92% 17.63% 16.19% 4.15% 14.56% 5.23% 4.77% 0.28% 7.72% 5.47%
2026/03/09 6.08% 15.49% 14.25% 3.84% 12.25% 7.24% 4.6% 3.69% 6.33% 5.83%
2026/03/10 6.1% 16.57% 11.28% 11.21% 10.77% 6.66% 3.56% 7.38% 4.52% 4.33%
2026/03/11 6.11% 15.73% 8.73% 12.31% 11.46% 7.78% 3.46% 5.56% 4.82% 3.09%
2026/03/12 5.56% 17.43% 8.75% 10.75% 11.46% 8.08% 3.93% 5.4% 5.06% 3.75%
2026/03/13 6.13% 15.96% 10.37% 9.07% 11.93% 8.01% 4.57% 5.55% 5.41% 3.52%
2026/03/14 6.69% 21.01% 11.62% 3.38% 13.44% 5.42% 6.27% 0.3% 6.02% 3.92%
2026/03/15 5.52% 21.26% 13.69% 3.4% 12.77% 4.79% 6.17% 0.29% 6.96% 5.51%
2026/03/16 6.19% 12.96% 8.41% 10.86% 10.99% 7.34% 3.79% 6.13% 7.14% 5.41%
2026/03/17 6.98% 15.42% 6.65% 11.1% 11.93% 7.8% 4.64% 4.98% 6.75% 3.84%
2026/03/18 6.62% 15.77% 7.5% 8.62% 11.57% 8.16% 5.26% 4.55% 5.59% 4.34%
2026/03/19 6.63% 14.63% 6.71% 9.96% 11.94% 9.44% 5.1% 5.47% 5.29% 4.64%
2026/03/20 7.67% 17.3% 7.15% 6.7% 10.98% 9.69% 5.44% 4.94% 3.1% 3.13%
2026/03/21 7.89% 21.09% 9.29% 4.08% 14.03% 6.46% 6.44% 0.31% 2.68% 4.08%
2026/03/22 10.78% 20.48% 12.68% 3.94% 13.12% 6.19% 6.71% 0.25% 4.88% 4.61%
2026/03/23 11.23% 11.76% 7.12% 9.13% 11.86% 9.16% 3.48% 4.25% 5.67% 3.81%
2026/03/24 14.04% 12.96% 6.96% 9.09% 12.67% 7.89% 3.3% 4.75% 6.79% 3.11%
2026/03/25 16.68% 14.05% 7.53% 6.64% 13.52% 8.7% 3.71% 4.98% 4.65% 2.42%
2026/03/26 16.37% 13.32% 10.35% 6.42% 12.24% 7.93% 2.97% 4% 5.06% 1.86%
2026/03/27 15.19% 14.17% 10.82% 6.38% 12.29% 6.86% 5.66% 4.03% 5.55% 1.9%
2026/03/28 18.78% 14.15% 12.97% 4.12% 14.37% 5.98% 4.54% 0.22% 4.79% 2.6%
2026/03/29 16.85% 15.99% 14.78% 3.9% 13.31% 5.63% 4.66% 0.2% 5.37% 2.9%
2026/03/30 14.77% 13.47% 9.6% 9.26% 11.67% 7.4% 2.84% 4.63% 6.19% 3.79%
2026/03/31 19.54% 11.1% 10.03% 9.92% 9.5% 6.98% 4.55% 3.89% 3.06% 2.76%
  • powershop.com.au
  • originenergy.com.au
  • alintaenergy.com.au
  • iselect.com.au
  • agl.com.au
  • econnex.com.au
  • energyaustralia.com.au
  • goswitch.com.au
  • myconnect.com.au
  • engie.com.au

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In March 2026, Powershop’s impression share surged from 5.34% to 19.54%, while Origin Energy fluctuated, ending at 11.1%. Alinta Energy and AGL showed varied trends, closing at 10.03% and 9.5%, respectively.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for AUS Energy, Utilities & Waste Electric

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for AUS Energy, Utilities & Waste Electric - Last month
  1. 1
    Great Value Electricity Plans | Get $100 Bill Credit Online https://www.agl.com.au

    Get a $100 electricity bill credit. Applied after 90 days. Selected plans. T&Cs apply. See how you...

  2. 2
    Compare Origin Energy Rates https://www.goswitch.com.au

    Electricity & Gas Energy Plans — Compare Electricity Rates For Free. Choose a Better Deal & Save With GoSwitch Today.

  3. 3
    Connect Electricity Fast: Same-Day Service Available - MyConnect https://www.myconnect.com.au

    Connect Electricity easily with MyConnect. Free service. Partner with top retailers. Quick 8-minute setup. Same/next-day options. Tailored solutions for all property types. Expert guidance. Hassle-free process.

  4. 4
    $200 Electricity Bill Credit https://www.originenergy.com.au › electricity

    Home Electricity Plans — Move house with Origin. Find out how. Eligibility and T&Cs apply. Ends 22/3. Moving's hard, make it easier with a $200 (inc GST) electricity bill credit.

  5. 5
    Up to $300 Energy Bills Credit https://www.powershop.com.au

    No Lock In Contracts — $200 Switch Saver Elec + $100 Power House Gas credit (applied after 180 days). T&Cs apply. Join...

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In the competitive landscape of energy utilities, AGL entices with a $100 bill credit, while Origin Energy ups the ante with a $200 credit. Powershop leads with a $300 offer. GoSwitch simplifies rate comparisons, and MyConnect promises swift, hassle-free connections.

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