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.
With just 3 electricity providers to choose from, it's easy to pick 1st Energy as the cheapest option for Tasmanians, especially if you're an RACT member.
1st Energy doesn't charge any exit fees so if you feel at any point you're unhappy, you can easily switch providers.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:
Here's a look at electricity rates offered by retailers on the different tariff types.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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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The best electricity provider in TAS for July 2023 is Energy Locals based on its Energy Locals Online Member plan.
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.
| 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.
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.
According to the most recent Green Electricity Guide by Greenpeace, the top 2 retailers in Tasmania for great green energy credentials are:
1st Energy is last on the list with a score of 3.54/10.
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.
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