Compare power and gas plans in Tasmania to save on your energy bill

Tasmania may only have a handful of power providers to pick from, but it's still possible to choose a plan that works for you.

To jump right into comparison, enter your postcode and get started. If you sign up to a new plan, it should only take 2 business days to get connected.

Alternatively, you can read this guide to get a better idea of the Tasmanian energy market.

Best electricity and gas providers in Tasmania

We've narrowed down the top 3 electricity providers in Tasmania based on price, how many customers the companies have, and what percentage of those customers have made complaints.

However, there are 2 gas providers - Aurora Gas and Tas Gas - in the state offering similar services and price, the option between comes down to personal preference.

• Good to remember. The term 'best' is subjective and will likely differ from person to person.

Best electricity provider in Tasmania

Energy Locals, CovaU and 1st Energy came out on top as our best picks for electricity providers in TAS.

Energy Locals and CovaU were almost neck to neck in terms of price but the former took first place for being more popular with customers in the state. Energy Locals has significantly higher customers but lost either of the top 2 spots as it proposed a higher plan price.

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1st Energy 1st Saver

• See the top 5 list complete with data and our methodology

  Major retailers	Number of customers	Complaints as a proportion of customers	Cheapest plan price
  Energy Locals	32,184	1.75%	$111/mo	Get your quote
  CovaU	6,489	1.22%	$121/mo
  1st Energy	18,854	3.88%	$132/mo	Get your quote
  Aurora Energy	243,943	4.06%	$133/mo
  Future X Power	1,304	5.98%	$166/mo

  How did we rank these electricity providers?

  We used price, complaints and popularity score (how many customers each one has) to rank electricity providers in Tasmania. We used the following weighting against each to determine rankings:

  • Basic plan price: 70%
  • Complaints: 20%
  • Popularity/number of customers: 10%

  Basic electricity plan price: The prices we've used (true as of 3 June 2022) are based on a residential electricity customer in Hobart using the postcode 7000. This assumes the customer will use 3,900kWh a year on a single rate tariff using TasNetworks. Keep in mind your actual bill may vary, depending on your usage.

  Complaints: We've used the Annual retail markets (AER) report (2020–2021) to look at complaints made to the energy retailers in Tasmania.

  Popularity: We've used the AER report to find the number of customers for the largest electricity providers in Tasmania.

Who is the cheapest electricity and gas provider in Tas?

Sometimes all you care about is finding the cheapest provider to save on your bills. We analysed the monthly price estimates for electricity providers in Tas to help you narrow down your choice.

It's also good to remember that Aurora Gas and Tas Gas are the only 2 providers that offer gas to customers in the state. Both have similar price points so deciding between the 2 will come down to personal preference.

• Good to know: While Tasmania doesn't have a set reference price like other states do, there are few enough providers that you can compare them easily to find a good deal.

Cheapest electricity in Tas

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1st Energy 1st Saver

• See the top 5 list complete with data and our methodology

  Major retailers	Cheapest plan price
  Energy Locals	$111/mo	Get your quote
  CovaU	$121/mo
  1st Energy	$132/mo	Get your quote
  Aurora Energy	$133/mo
  Future X Power	$166/mo

Compare all energy providers in TAS

We've pulled prices from all the major energy providers in TAS so you can get an estimate on what your bill could look like with each company. We did this using the average usage rate of 3900kWh per household and using 7000 as the postcode.

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Name	Product	Electricity Price (annual)	Gas Price (annual)	Rate	Apply
1st Energy 1st Saver		Electricity not available in TAS	Gas not available in TAS	Variable Rates	Get your quote More info		loading Fetching your data...
Aurora Energy		$2,030	Price N/A	Variable Rates	More info		loading Fetching your data...
Energy Locals Online Member 2022 Green Company		$2,000	Gas not available in TAS	Variable Rates	Get your quoteMore info		loading Fetching your data...
TasGas		Electricity not available in TAS	Price N/A	Variable Rates	More info		loading Fetching your data...

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How much can I save by switching energy plans?

There are 2 main situations where you can likely save by switching:

• You're on a standing offer. If you have been on a plan for over a year or moved properties recently, you could be on a standing offer. The most recent research indicates that you could save between $180 and $300 by switching from standing to market offer.
• You haven't compared recently. For those already on market offers, there's a great chance that there's a cheaper offer available. Switching in this case can still save you on your bill.

Regardless, if you start comparing available plans you'll quickly see what you can save.

Do I qualify for any energy rebates in Tasmania?

Energy rebates can either be a flat sum or a percentage of your total bill.

To qualify for rebates, you'll need to meet a set of eligibility requirements that usually include holding a valid concession card.

Here's a summary of the energy rebates in Tasmania and how you can claim them.

Frequently asked questions

• What are the peak and off-peak electricity times in Tasmania?

  If your plan uses a time-of-use tariff, you'll be charged differently for power used during peak and off-peak hours. In Tasmania, these are:

  • Peak: Monday to Friday, 7am–10am and 4pm–9pm.
  • Off-peak: All other times, including weekends.

• Who is my electricity distributor in Tasmania?

  Your energy retailer will purchase your gas and power from the distributors listed below.

  Electricity distributors

  Distributor	Location
  TasNetworks	All of Tasmania

  Gas distributors

  Distributor	Location
  TasGas	All of Tasmania

• What type of electricity contracts are available in Tasmania?

  There is just 1 type of electricity contract in Tasmania.

  All contracts are market offers, which let you negotiate rates with your energy provider. These may provide additional discounts and benefits but you'll need to check the terms and conditions to ensure it works for you.

• How do I read my electricity meter?

  You can use a smart meter or have a technician read your electricity for you.

  If you own a smart meter, you can go to your retailer's page and check usage charts there.

  If you're getting a technician to read your meter, simply make sure they have easy access to your meter. Depending on your property you may need to be home for the reading.

• Is it easy to switch energy providers?

  Switching providers is straightforward: Compare plans and apply for a new plan. The new provider will handle the transfer from your old account, with reconnection and disconnection fees usually only charged when you move.

  • Good to know. Switching no longer takes up to 3 months. Instead, new rules in Australia mean you'll have to wait just 2 business days before your new provider takes over your energy account.

• How do I read my energy bill?

  Figuring out how to read your bill is important if you want to shop around and compare different energy plans using your actual usage. Your bill also tells you how much you're being charged.

  We have a guide plus a video for step-by-step information. Go here to get started.

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