Why Benchmarking Matters for Energy Retailers
The contact centre is where plan enquiries, move-house requests, hardship conversations and technical issues are handled. If people can’t get through quickly or don’t get clear answers, you wear it in lost sales, avoidable complaints and churn.
ACXPA benchmarking shows what customers actually experience on real calls and where improvement will have the biggest impact, using independent scoring that leaders can trust.
Our public mystery shopping concentrates on the new plans journey so results are comparable across retailers. Private programs can include any of the scenarios above plus bespoke cases, compliance reviews or accessibility testing.
Accessibility
How fast and simple it is to reach a person who can help. We assess menus, recordings, time to queue and speed to answer. Faster access protects revenue and reduces frustration — relevant to every centre, no exceptions.
Agent Mastery
How effectively agents handle the conversation: listening, clarifying needs, explaining options, setting next steps and closing confidently. Mastery lifts first-call resolution, sales conversion and customer confidence in any environment.
Together, these apply to every energy contact centre — sales or service, in-house or outsourced — and they’re the fastest levers to move performance.
From Insights to Improvement: The ACXPA Loop
Benchmarking gives clarity. ACXPA turns that clarity into progress — with training, Australia’s leading WFM resources, and a practical community that converts insight into measurable gains.
Independent Benchmarking
Mystery-shopped calls scored against 80+ CX metrics. See where access slows customers down, where conversations stall, and how you compare to real competitors.
Explore BenchmarkingTraining That Builds Mastery
Through CX Skills, lift results with targeted courses in sales, service, WFM and contact centre management — improving both Accessibility and Agent Mastery outcomes.
View TrainingWFM Hub & Resources
Tap Australia’s leading collection of contact centre resources — calculators, playbooks and expert guidance in the WFM Hub — to set realistic service levels, forecast accurately and staff efficiently.
Explore ResourcesMonthly Roundtables
Live, unscripted sessions with practitioners and experts on what actually works. Anyone can join live; members get the recordings. Bring questions, compare notes and leave with tactics you can use tomorrow.
Join the Next SessionWhy Benchmark with ACXPA?
Independent methodology, energy-sector depth, and data that stands up in the boardroom. Here’s why our benchmarking is trusted across Australia.
We work with major energy retailers nationwide to improve acquisition, switching and service. Your results reflect real customer expectations and regulatory realities.
We assess actual customer calls, not internal scores. You see what customers really face in your menus, queues and conversations.
Use independent results to validate CX investment, secure executive buy-in and track improvements against peers over time.
We pinpoint where access slows customers down and where conversations stall, then link fixes to training and WFM so improvements actually stick.
See Which Energy Retailers Are Leading the Way
Each quarter, ACXPA independently assesses and ranks Australia’s energy retailer contact centres using the national
Contact Centre CX Standards.
These rankings highlight who’s setting the benchmark for customer experience — and provide a transparent, data-driven view of how the sector is performing.
Six Benchmarking Options for Energy Retailers
Whether you're looking to compare your contact centre against other energy retailers, identify service gaps, or justify CX investments, there’s a benchmarking solution to suit.
1. Energy Call Centre Rankings (Public)
Published quarterly on our website, these free public rankings show how the energy sector, and randomly selected energy retailers, perform based on mystery shopping assessments aligned to our national Contact Centre CX standards.
They provide a useful high-level snapshot – but only a subset of energy retailers are included, and detailed results and downloads are exclusive for ACXPA Members.
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3. Monthly Snapshot Service*
At just $397 per month, the Snapshot serivce is a low-effort, cost-effective option for energy retailers wanting a regular temperature check on their contact centre. Includes 6 mystery shopper calls to your centre every month month, scored against 23 metrics from the Contact Centre CX Standards.
It’s ideal for tracking performance, catching issues early, or complementing/validating internal QA efforts.
*Available to ACXPA Business Members only
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4. Benchmarking PLUS
Our most comprehensive solution – receive monthly reports across 80+ CX metrics, with confidential comparisons against up to ten nominated energy sector competitors.
Aligned to the Contact Centre CX Standards, it's designed to help you improve, compete, and lead your sector.
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5. Private Call Centre Benchmarking
Customisable monthly assessments tailored to your contact centre environment – including accessibility testing, compliance reviews, and bespoke scenarios.
Choose to benchmark against the CX Standards or your own internal KPIs.
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6. Call Quality Assessments
Submit your own call recordings for independent evaluation across key energy sector communication criteria – including clarity, empathy, compliance, and support for vulnerable customers.
Ideal for internal training, agent feedback, or supplementing your QA framework.
Learn MoreQuick Comparison at a Glance
Ready to compare the paid benchmarking services? Use this quick table to evaluate the purpose, visibility and best use case for each option. Looking for the free public rankings instead? View the Public Rankings here.
| Service Choose the right CX benchmarking service for your needs. | Purpose What each service helps you achieve. | Best For Ideal users or scenarios for each service. | Starts From Indicative starting price for each service (ex GST). | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Snapshot | Quick monthly check-in assessing your call centre against 23 high-level metrics from the Contact Centre CX Standards. | Energy retailers wanting to start contact centre CX tracking, or supplementing their internal QA. | $397 per month | Learn More |
| Benchmarking PLUS | Monthly insights comparing your energy contact centre to up to ten nominated competitors. | Contact Centre & CX Leaders, Strategy, Exec Teams wanting competitive insights that drive improvement. | $903 per month | Learn More |
| Private Call Centre Benchmarking | Tailored mystery shopping with optional compliance reviews, custom KPIs, or accessibility testing. | Contact Centre & CX Leaders and compliance teams wanting deeper, customised insights into call centre and agent performance. | $849 per month | Learn More |
| Call Quality Assessments | Agent-level scoring of your own call recordings with feedback for coaching & QA. | QA teams, Team Leaders, Learning & Development managers wanting agent-level independent insights. | $550 per month | Learn More |
Where to Next?
Whether you're ready to dive deeper or still exploring your options, here are three ways to take the next step.
Purchase a Benchmarking Trial
Trial the Benchmarking PLUS service for just $697. See how your contact centre compares to competitors and national CX Standards.
Learn more >
Explore Energy Retailer Rankings
See how selected energy retailers are performing, track sector-wide trends, and discover who’s leading the way in CX and contact centre performance.
View Rankings >
Customer Service & CX Training Courses
Upskill your contact centre team with expert-led training in phone, digital and face-to-face service. Designed for impact, tailored to your industry.
View Training >Still Have Questions?
We’re here to help you find the right benchmarking solution for your energy business. Reach out to speak with an expert, call us directly, or book a discovery session.
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