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Electricity prices
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.
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.
Save energy and money
The Queensland Government's ClimateSmart Home Service helps to save energy, money and the environment. The service costs just $50 and will help you reduce your home's carbon footprint. It can also help you save up to $300 on your water and energy bills a year.
Visit the ClimateSmart Home Service website.
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.
New electricity pricing and tariff structures for 2012-13
The Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) is currently developing a new system for electricity pricing in Queensland.Find out more about new electricity pricing and tariff structures.
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 (2010-11 and 2011-12)
- The Queensland Competition Authority has released its final decision on electricity pricing in Queensland for 2011-12. View media release.
- The Queensland Competition Authority announced new electricity tariffs for non-market customers from 1 July 2011.
- The Queensland Competition Authority has released its draft decision on electricity pricing in Queensland for 2011-12.
- Government seeks action on proposed electricity price rise.
- The Queensland Government has released its submission (PDF, 140kB) in response to the Queensland Competition Authority's Interim Consultation Notice on its proposed approach to determining regulated electricity pricing in the state for 2011-12.
- The Australian Energy Regulator has released its final regulatory determination on electricity distribution costs 2010-2015 (PDF, 477kB) or 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.
Last updated 9 November 2011