- Queensland's energy market is deregulated for customers in South East Queensland.
- If you live in South East Queensland, you can choose from a wide range of electricity retailers.
- If you live in regional Queensland, you don't have a choice in retailers as Ergon Energy is the only option outside of South East Queensland.
- There are only a few gas providers operating in the state.
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Who's offering the best deals in South East Queensland? (March 2020)
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To start the month of March, the following plans for electricity and gas came up top for estimated price in South East Queensland:
- Cheapest electricity. ReAmped Handshake | Anytime plan at $322.22 per quarter
- Cheapest gas. AGL Residential Essential Savers at $129.67 per quarter
We update our top picks for the best energy deals (gas and electricity) in South East Queensland every month to help you find an affordable plan. While these are the cheapest we found, it may not always be the best option for you personally.
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Cheapest electricity in QLD for March 2020
The Reamped Handshake | Anytime plan is the cheapest choice for Queenslanders in the south-east region.
Rates
| Estimated quarterly price ($) | Supply (c/day) | Usage (c/kWh) | Solar (c/kWh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 322.22 | 93.63 | 20.61 | 8.00 |
Key benefits
- No lock-in contract or exit fees.
- 10 day cooling off period.
- Flexible payment options.
Limitations
- You agree to stay with ReAmped for a year on this plan, without any actual obligations (you can leave at any time).
- No GreenPower options.
- Variable rates may change at any time.
Cheapest gas plans in QLD for March 2020
The cheapest natural gas plan for Queensland is the AGL Residential Essential Savers plan.
| Estimated quarterly price ($) | Supply (c/day) | Usage (c/MJ) |
|---|---|---|
| 129.41 | 74.91 | 4.39 |
Key benefits
- No lock-in contract or exit fees.
- 10 day cooling off period.
- 12 month benefit period.
Limitations
- Credit card payment fees.
- Variable rates may change at any time.
What are the 20 cheapest electricity plans in QLD?
Although the cheapest plans may vary based on the type of tariff, your location, your household and your usage, you can get a general idea of who is the cheapest using this table.
Note: For residents outside of South East Queensland, residents don't get to choose their provider as energy is regulated by the Queensland Competition Authority.
| Brand | Plan name | Difference from reference price | Conditional discount? | Estimated price (per 91 days) | Estimated price (Annual) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerclub | Powerbank Home Flat | 17% less | N/A | $326.70 | $1,306.80 |
| ReAmped Energy | ReAmped Handshake | Anytime | 18% less | N/A | $322.22 | $1,288.88 |
| Click Energy | Click Hibiscus | 17% less | Further 7% off the reference price if you always pay on time and 3% off the reference price when you pay by Direct Debit. | $325.44 | $1,301.76 |
| Origin Energy | Origin Max Saver | 15% less | N/A | $333.37 | $1,333.48 |
| Kogan Energy | Kogan Energy Market Offer | 15% less | N/A | $334.43 | $1,337.72 |
| Alinta Energy | No Fuss - Single Rate | 15% less | N/A | $334.73 | $1,338.92 |
| QEnergy | QE Home Saver Lite (Variable 8400) | 15% less | $335.08 | $1,340.32 (New customers only) | |
| Future X Power | Flexi Saver - Single Rate | Equal to reference price (without conditional discounts) | Further 14% off the reference price if you always pay on time. | $336.55 | $1,346.20 |
| Elysian Energy | PElysian Market Residential Simple Plan (QEX) | 11% less (without conditional discounts) | Further 3% off the reference price if you always pay on time. | $337.93 | $1,351.72 |
| Powerdirect | Powerdirect Residential Discount Saver | 11% less | N/A | $348.23 | $1,392.92 |
| Diamond Energy | Everyday Renewable Saver | 3% less (without conditional discounts) | Further 7% off the reference price if you always pay on time and 3% off the reference price when you pay by Direct Debit. | $342.34 | $1,369.36 |
| Energy Locals | Local Saver - Anytime | 1% less | N/A | $390.40 | $1,561.60 |
| AGL | Residential Essentials Saver | 10% less | N/A | $352.12 | $1,408.48 |
| Discover Energy | Energex Residential Single Rate Ultimate Offer | 12% less | N/A | $346.97 | $1,387.88 |
| EnergyAustralia | Total Plan Home | 11% less | N/A | $349.05 | $1,396.20 |
| Powershop | PowershopLITE | 11% less | N/A | $350.63 | $1,402.52 |
| Red Energy | Living Energy Saver | 10% less | N/A | $352.15 | $1,408.60 |
| Dodo Power & Gas | Residential Market | 8% less | N/A | $362.89 | $1,451.56 |
| 1st Energy | Catch Saver - Single Rate | 6% less | N/A | $369.85 | $1,479.40 |
| Mojo Power | SE Legacy Standing Offer | Equal to reference price | N/A | $392.00 | $1,568.00 |
Make sure you check the Basic Plan Information for the plans above.
Is electricity expensive in QLD?
...on average, a household could be charged around $1,288 annually.
When it comes to the average rate you are charged for using electricity, QLD has the cheapest average rate at $0.28 per kilowatt hour (kWh).
What does this mean?
Standard household usage in QLD is around 4,600 kWh over a year. This means a household could be charged is around $1,288 annually [$0.28 x 4600] on average.
Note: This example is a general guide and doesn't include fixed daily supply charges and other fees. Household usage has been taken from AER's Default Market Offer Prices Report and is based on the Energex network.
List of energy providers in QLD
| Link to provider review | ⚡ Electricity | ♨️ Gas | ☀️ Solar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Energy | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| AGL | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Alinta | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| amaysim | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Click Energy | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| DC Power Co | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Diamond Energy | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Discover Energy | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Dodo | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Energy Locals | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| EnergyAustralia | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| LPE | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Mojo Power | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Momentum Energy | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Origin Energy | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Powerclub | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Powerdirect | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Powershop | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Qenergy | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| ReAmped | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Red Energy | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Simply Energy | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
Business owners can also sign up for electricity with Next Business Energy.
Main energy plans in QLD
AGL - Residential Essentials Saver
No-frills electricity plan with variable rates and the option of monthly billing. While there are no exit fees, the benefit period lasts for the first 12 months, after which you may be placed on another plan. Pick between 10 and 100% GreenPower.
EnergyAustralia - Total Plan Home
A fixed rate plan with a guaranteed discount off your total electricity bill for the benefit period of 12 months. Pay how you like and get billed quarterly. If you opt in, your power will be 100% carbon offset after 6 months, and you can choose 10 to 100% GreenPower options.
Origin - Max Saver
A variable rate electricity plan with strict eligibility requirements. You must accept online billing and communications, pay only by direct debit, and install the Origin app to join this plan. There are no exit fees, benefits last for the first 12 months, and 25 to 100% GreenPower options are on offer.
Powershop - Shopper Market Offer
Get variable rate electricity with no connection fee when moving, monthly billing, and flexible payments. If you pre-purchase your energy in the Powershop by way of Powerpacks, you can receive extra savings on your energy bill. 100% GreenPower is available to customers.
Discover Energy - Residential Single Rate Ultimate Offer
Only available to new customers of Discovery. You get variable rate electricity, a monthly billing option, and flexible payment methods. There is no contract term, no exit fees, and no GreenPower options on offer.
How to get cheaper energy
- Examine base rates. While not the only part of a plan to watch out for, the actual amount you pay per kWh of electricity is the most important part of an energy plan. Once you've accounted for other offers and discounts, a lower usage rate generally translates into a cheaper energy bill.
- Check discounts. When you're offered a discount, it will be either conditional or guaranteed. Conditional discounts require you to meet certain conditions, while guaranteed discounts apply no matter what. Guaranteed is usually better because of this, though both last only for the limited benefit period of the plan.
- Tariff options. Time of use tariffs split the day into peak and off-peak times, with peak rates being way higher than off-peak. If your energy use is heavily weighted towards off-peak hours (morning and early afternoon), then you might benefit from a time of use tariff instead of a flat rate.
- Compare often. Variable rates change and benefit periods run out. By reviewing your energy plan at least annually - the most common benefit period for plans - you can save money by switching to new plans that offer better discounts, deals, and rates.
Key terms in QLD
[Use existing table on QLD state page under "compare plan features"]Consider adding in definitions of "standing offer", "reference price", and "default market offer (DMO)" instead of leaving in a separate section. Also consider cutting or condensing entries like tariff types and termination fees (almost no energy plans have fixed contracts with exit fees).
Switching
Your choice of retail provider can make a noticeable difference to the size of your energy bill. Once you've compared electricity and gas plans and chosen a new provider, it's relatively easy to switch. It's simply a matter of applying with the new provider and cancelling your existing plan. Your new provider should generally be able to supply your energy by the next day.
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I am moving to Dalby Qld in July. Will be a brand new account for electricity. Any advice on electricity provider’s here.
I will opt for off peak hot water.
Any advice on where to start before will be much appreciated. Thanks in advance. Cheers V.
Hi Veronica,
Thanks for your question.
There are some options for you on this page for electricity providers available in Queensland. On that page, just click on “Queensland” tab to view the list of providers and then “Enquire now” if you want to get a call from a broker or “Go to site” button if you like to check the provider’s page. Best to get in touch with them directly so you can discuss your options.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
May
Please ,can you tell me the best (cheapest) retailer in the Brisbane area for average use in a domestic situation.Thank You.
Hi Willie,
Thanks for your question.
Unfortunately, we are unable to tell whose the best or cheapest retailer in your area because pricing depends on many factors including energy feature and consumption. An energy broker may be able to assist you in choosing the right provider for your needs. They can compare your energy use, your location, and various retailers to pair your house with the ideal retailer and plan.
You can reach out to an energy broker through this page.
Cheers,
Anndy
Hello with my current power plan I receive 10% off usage fee discount and our recent bill was about $ 200 quarterly
and Gas we receive 7% off usage discount at the moment and we pay about $140 quarterly
Do you have any better deal?
Thanks
Rad
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