AGL

Our History

Proudly Australian since 1837

For almost 180 years, AGL Energy has been at the forefront of energy innovation in Australia.

From turning on the first gas street lamp in Sydney in 1841, to launching what will be the world’s largest residential virtual power plant in 2016, we have a track-record of leading change.

Today, with an eye on the future, we’re focused on embracing innovation and technology to foster new and sustainable energy solutions for our customers.

Our Company

Drawing on almost 180 years of experience, AGL Energy provides gas, electricity, solar PV and related products and services to more than 3.6 million customer accounts across Australia. 

In an evolving energy market, AGL is guided by two key strategic imperatives:

We are committed to prospering in a carbon-constrained future and building customer advocacy as consumer expectations evolve.

Our business definition, ‘Harness insights to enrich the customer’s energy experience’ means that our customers are at the heart of everything we do. And as an active member of the community, we’re proud to contribute and support the communities in which we work and operate, as well as our strategic charity partners. 

Today, we operate the country’s largest electricity generation portfolio and we’re its largest ASX-listed investor in renewable energy. We are taking action to responsibly reduce greenhouse gas emissions while providing customers with secure and affordable energy.

Our diverse power generation portfolio includes base, peaking and intermediate generation plants, spread across traditional thermal generation, natural gas and storage, as well as renewable sources including hydro, wind, landfill gas, solar and biomass. 

With a rich history, as one of Australia’s oldest companies and the second listed company on the Sydney Stock Exchange, today AGL is an S&P/ASX 50 company.