Electricity is essential to our Queensland lifestyle - it powers our homes, and keeps our businesses and industry running.

Population growth, an ever-increasing demand for energy and the need to expand and upgrade Queensland's electricity infrastructure are among the many factors that impact on the cost of electricity which is set by the independent Queensland Competition Authority.

Electricity pricing information for 2012-13

The Queensland Government has announced information about electricity prices, tariffs and bills for 2012-13. Find out more about electricity pricing information for 2012-13. 

Rebates and concessions

The Queensland Government delivers a range of support to help Queenslanders cope with their electricity costs.

Find out more about rebates and concessions.

Tips for choosing an electricity retailer

When comparing electricity retailers, there are a number of factors you should consider to ensure you select the retailer that suits your needs.

Find out more about choosing an electricity retailer.

Do the bright thing

Do the bright thing and install solar hot water or solar panels on your home to save on electricity bills.

Find out more about Queensland Government rebates and incentives that are available.

Regional subsidy

The Queensland Government pays a subsidy to Ergon Energy that keeps prices down for regional Queenslanders.

Find out more about regional subsidies.

Electricity costs affect prices

Our ever-increasing demand for energy means increased investment in building electricity infrastructure - this infrastructure cost is shared by everyone through the price we pay for electricity.

Find out more about how electricity costs affect prices.

We pay for what we use

Our household consumption of electricity has skyrocketed in recent years because of energy-hungry appliances such as air-conditioning and plasma TVs. This increases our electricity bill.

Find out more about how we pay for what we use.

Announcements

Electricity Pricing

• The Queensland Government has announced a 12-month freeze on Tariff 11 for 2012-13. View media release.
• The Queensland Competition Authority announced its final decision on electricity pricing in Queensland for 2011-12. View media release.
• The Australian Energy Regulator announced its final regulatory determination on electricity distribution costs 2010-2015 (PDF, 477kB). Download the AER's full report.

QCA Review of Electricity Pricing and Tariff Structures (2012-13)

Find out more about the Queensland Competition Authority's (QCA) review of Electricity Pricing and Tariff Structures for 2012-13.