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Compare electricity and gas plans in TAS and Hobart

Don’t give in to rising energy bills. Compare energy plans in Tasmania so you can switch to a better deal within minutes and start saving.

Mariam Gabaji

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Dec 1, 2023

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Name	Plan features	Reference price	Estimated cost
Energy Locals - Online Member Basic Plan Information \| (LCL686401MRE1@EME) Green CompanySingle rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Membership fees Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 10.87c/kWh	Reference price 10% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year $2,070/year (avg. 17.3 kWh/day) $197.88 membership fee included	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Energy Locals - Local Member Basic Plan Information \| (LCL686396MRE1@EME) Green CompanySingle rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Membership fees Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 10.87c/kWh	Reference price 7% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year $2,130/year (avg. 17.3 kWh/day) $257.88 membership fee included	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
CovaU - Freedom Residential Anytime Basic Plan Information \| (COV637127MRE2@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 10.87c/kWh	Reference price 3% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year $2,220/year (avg. 17.3 kWh/day) incl. $100 guaranteed discount	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
1st Energy - RACT Saver Basic Plan Information \| (1ST630578MRE1@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	No credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 10.87c/kWh	Reference price 3% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year $2,230/year (avg. 17.3 kWh/day) incl. $80 guaranteed discount	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Aurora Energy - Residential Flat rate Basic Plan Information \| (AUR23721RRE7@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	No credit card fees Disconnection fees Fixed rates FiT from 10.87c/kWh	Reference price 1% more than reference price Reduces to 0% more than the reference price if you pay by direct debit	Estimated cost/year $2,310/year (avg. 17.3 kWh/day) $2,290 if you pay by direct debit	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
1st Energy - 1st Plus Basic Plan Information \| (1ST630564MRE1@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	No credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 10.87c/kWh	Reference price 1% more than reference price Reduces to 2% more than the reference price if you meet the conditional discount requirements	Estimated cost/year $2,310/year (avg. 17.3 kWh/day) $2,260 with conditional discount	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
CovaU - Basics Residential Anytime Basic Plan Information \| (COV540753SRE2@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	No credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 10.87c/kWh	Reference price 8% more than reference price	Estimated cost/year $2,490/year (avg. 17.3 kWh/day)	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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Our table shows you the annual price estimate offered by electricity providers in Tasmania.

Compare prices as well as additional features such as the option for monthly billing and if you need to pay any credit card fees.

Cheapest electricity provider in TAS and Hobart

With just 3 electricity providers to choose from, it's easy to pick Energy Locals as the cheapest option for Tasmanians.

Energy Locals doesn't charge any exit fees so if you feel at any point you're unhappy, you can easily switch providers.

How much does electricity cost in Tasmania?

It's important to understand the different tariffs and electricity rates in Tasmania work as these will determine how much you end up paying for electricity.

There are 5 different tariffs available. Before we get into rates and description just keep in mind:

The most common combination of tariffs is Tariff 31 (lights and power) and Tariff 41 (heating and hot water).
Customers looking to get on Tariff 93 (time of use) will need a smart meter.
Tariff 62 is a controlled load tariff applicable to certain residential properties. It'll kick in during off-peak, night period only. It may be used for water and space heating.

Here's a look at electricity rates offered by retailers on the different tariff types.

Energy Locals rates

Tariff	Description	Supply charge	Usage charge
Tariff 31	Light and power	80 cents per day	25.50 cents per kWh
Tariff 41	Heating and water	89 cents per day	23 cents per kWh
Tariff 61	Controlled load 1	110 cents per day	18.50 cents per kWh
Tariff 63	Controlled load 2	110 cents per day	18 cents per kWh
Tariff 93	Time of use	86 cents per day	33 cents per kWh (Peak) 20 cents per kWh (Off-peak)

_{These rates are accurate as of September 2022.}

1st Energy rates

Tariff	Description	Supply charge	Usage charge
Tariff 31	Light and power	97.90 cents per day	27.28 cents per kWh
Tariff 41	Heating and water	18.26 cents per day	17.71 cents per kWh
Tariff 62	Controlled load (night time only)	21.56 cents per day	13.42 cents per kWh
Tariff 93	Time of use	108.79 cents per day	33 cents per kWh (Peak) 15.29 cents per kWh (Off-peak)

_{These rates are accurate as of September 2022.}

Aurora Energy rates

Tariff	Description	Supply charge	Usage charge
Tariff 31	Light and power	98.932 cents per day	27.631 cents per kWh
Tariff 41	Heating and water	18.26 cents per day	17.71 cents per kWh
Tariff 62	Controlled load (night time only)	21.793 cents per day	13.607 cents per kWh
Tariff 93	Time of use	108.79 cents per day	33 cents per kWh (Peak) 15.29 cents per kWh (Off-peak)

_{These rates are accurate as of September 2022.}

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Best electricity provider in TAS and Hobart

The best electricity provider in TAS for November 2023 is Energy Locals based on its Energy Locals Online Member plan.

Pros

- $50 credit for you and your friend when you sign up using their name
- 2023 Finder Green Award winner for Green Energy Retailer of the Year
- Monthly billing available
- Direct debit available

Australian-based customer support

100% carbon neutral

What to watch out for:

No app available to help you manage your plan and track usage

Who is the best gas provider in TAS and Hobart?

If you live in the gas zone you're limited in choice between Tas Gas or Aurora Energy, so there's no real best option as their rates are similar.

Gas rates for residential customers

Supplier	Daily supply charge	Usage charge
Tas Gas	57 cents per day	4.191 cents per MJ
Aurora Energy	57 cents per day	4.17 cents per MJ

_{These rates are accurate as of September 2022.}

Good to know. Anyone needing a new gas connection will need to contact Tas Gas for installation. You will be charged a service fee depending on the type of appliances you plan to run using gas. For example, Tas Gas has a $300 fee for standard connections.

You can enter your address on the Tas Gas website and see if your home is on the pipeline locator. If no results pop up simply fill an expression of interest form and someone will get back to you.

Greenest energy providers in Tasmania

According to the most recent Green Electricity Guide by Greenpeace, the top 2 retailers in Tasmania for great green energy credentials are:

Energy Locals (scored 8.09/10)
Aurora Energy (scored 8.09/10)

1st Energy is last on the list with a score of 3.54/10.

Available energy rebates and concessions in Tasmania

To qualify for energy concessions in Tasmania, you'll need to meet a set of eligibility requirements that usually includes holding a valid concession card.

Annual electricity concession
This provides a daily discount to eligible customers as a cents per day rate.

Heating allowance
This is for pensioners who do not have more than $1,750 in cash assets if they're single. Married or de facto pensioners cannot have more than $2,750.

Available to people who hold a Services Australia or DVA Pensioner Concession Card and receive any of the following payments:
- Age Pension
- Carer Payment
- Disability Support Pension (DSP)
- Parenting Payment
- Service Pension

Life support concession
This concession offers a daily discount and assists people who are on life support or live with someone who is.

Medical cooling or heating concession
This is a daily discount for Tasmanians who have a medical condition that requires constant heating or cooling.

Frequently asked questions

Tasmania may get less sunshine than many other states in Australia but it's still possible to reap the benefits of installing solar and recoup the upfront costs in just a few years.
Expect to pay between $5,000 to $10,000 for a 6.6kWh system and receive at least 8.883c/kWh minimum feed-in tariff in Tasmania (as set by the Tasmanian Energy Regulator for 2022-2023).
You can rest assured that strict regulatory measures for solar in the state means you will receive high quality installations.
- There are no solar rebates available in Tasmania but you could access the federal government's STC (Small-scale Technology Certificate) program.
  It's for residential solar installations and is considered a discount voucher of sorts.
  Depending on where you live or how big the solar system you want installed is, the STCs you're eligible for will vary and so will the subsequent rebate amount.
  There's no need to apply for it. Your solar retailer will apply the discount after carrying out checks.
Taking Aurora Energy as an example, the annual bill for residential customers for general usage or controlled tariff is $2,052 for the typical non-concession customer.
The annual bill for a typical concession customer for Tariffs 31 and 41 is much lower and estimated to be $1,195.
These figures were taken from the Tasmanian Energy Regulator's September 2021 report. However, the current energy crisis might increase the yearly costs so you should use this information with some caution.
Compare how Tasmania's electricity prices stack up against other Australian states.
Tasmanian customers may receive their electricity supply under either a standing offer contract or a market retail contract.
Unlike standing offers, market offer contracts allow you to negotiate rates with your energy provider and get a discount.
At the moment, Aurora Energy is the only energy provider required to offer regulated standing offer contracts.
- Good to know. Standing offer prices are based on a 'building block' method meaning it takes into account the various costs incurred to supply electricity as determined by the Tasmanian Economic Regulator.
Peak and off peak times determine your usage charges on Tariff 93.
- Peak time. Monday to Friday, 7am to 10am and 4pm to 9pm
- Off peak. Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm and 9pm to 7am; all weekends are off peak (Saturday to Sunday)

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Mariam Gabaji is an editor and tech and utilities expert at Finder with over 11+ years of experience in print and digital media. Her main goal is to help households cut through the industry jargon and save money on their household bills. Her expertise is often featured in media including the ABC, Yahoo Finance, 9News, 7News, A Current Affair, The Guardian, SBS and Money Magazine.

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Compare electricity and gas plans in TAS and Hobart

Don’t give in to rising energy bills. Compare energy plans in Tasmania so you can switch to a better deal within minutes and start saving.

What do you want to compare?

State guides

Cheapest electricity provider in TAS and Hobart

How much does electricity cost in Tasmania?

Energy Locals rates

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Best electricity provider in TAS and Hobart

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Who is the best gas provider in TAS and Hobart?

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Greenest energy providers in Tasmania

Available energy rebates and concessions in Tasmania

Frequently asked questions

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Compare electricity and gas plans in TAS and Hobart

Don’t give in to rising energy bills. Compare energy plans in Tasmania so you can switch to a better deal within minutes and start saving.

What do you want to compare?

State guides

Cheapest electricity provider in TAS and Hobart

How much does electricity cost in Tasmania?

Energy Locals rates

1st Energy rates

Aurora Energy rates

Best electricity provider in TAS and Hobart

Pros

What to watch out for:

Who is the best gas provider in TAS and Hobart?

Gas rates for residential customers

Greenest energy providers in Tasmania

Available energy rebates and concessions in Tasmania

Eligibility

Concession amount

How to apply

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Eligibility

Concession amount

How to apply

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