Cheapest Electricity QLD | Compare Plans, Rates & Providers

If you’re a tech-savvy energy user, you might do best with a different sort of energy deal.

Rather than choosing a discounted energy plan, maybe you want something like wholesale electricity from a provider that helps you take charge of your energy usage. There are a few wholesale energy providers in Queensland, including:

• Amber Electric
• Powerclub
• Energy Locals

For a small membership fee, they give you wholesale electricity plus up-to-the-minute rates via their energy phone apps so you know when to power down your energy usage, saving money during spikes in wholesale electricity pricing.

Looking for energy providers that go above and beyond in the name of customer service? We’ve searched the web for the energy providers in Queensland with the best-rated customer reviews.

• The best-rated Electricity providers in Queensland are:
• Enova Energy
• CovaU Energy
• Glowbird Energy

 Enova Energy: Enova Energy was voted the best energy provider in Queensland on Product Review with5 out of 5 stars from customers on the platform. Enova wins as the best energy provider in Queensland based on its perfect score for transparency, good rates, and customer service. Enova Energy is a green energy company and also ranks as the greenest energy provider in Australia.

 CovaU: CovaU ranks as the second-best energy provider in QLD according to Product Review. Customers gave CovaU 4.4 out of 5 stars. CovaU scored exceptionally high on customer service which is available 24/7. CovaU is also consistently ranking as one of the cheapest providers as well. They offer many different plans, including green energy.

 Glowbird Energy: According to Canstar's annual customer survey, Globird Energy ranks top of the list for the best energy provider in Queensland. Glowbird received 5 our of 5 stars across several categories. Customers like Glowbird's value for money and customer service. Globird also consistently ranks on the list of cheapest energy providers.

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• The Greenest Energy Providers in Queensland are:
• Enova Energy
• Diamond Energy
• Momentum Energy

 Enova Energy: Enova Energy is the Greenest Energy Provider in Queensland and all of Australia with 5 out of 5 stars from GreenPeace. Their community engagement, including reinvesting half their profits back into the community, and 100% renewable energy contracts with Diamond Energy, are all reasons why Enova Energy has moved to the top spot on the Green Electricity Guide.

 Diamond Energy: Diamond Energy comes in at a close second for Greenest Energy Provider in Queensland. Diamond Energy is well known for its solar generation and strong residential solar energy support. They don’t generate any electricity from fossil fuels, and hold a strong public position against the practice.

 Momentum Energy: At number three, Momentum Energy takes 4 out of 5 stars on GreenPeace’s Green Electricity Guide. Not only are they owned by one of the largest hydropower stations in Australia, Hydro Tasmania, but they also offer active support for residential solar PV and renewable investments.

With the current state of the world, it’s more important now than ever to choose an energy provider that takes the step towards green and renewable energy initiatives.

GreenPeace Australia and Total Environment Centre have come together to release their 2022 Green Electricity Guide which offers insights into the greenest energy providers in Australia. If you’re looking for green energy providers or energy providers that focus on renewable energy, you can find more information about the best and greenest in our guide to the greenest electricity companies in Australia.

Looking to save money?There are several energy rebates available for households in Queensland, such as the Queensland solar energy rebate.

Need help with energy bills?If you're having trouble keeping up with your energy bills, check to see if you're eligible for energy rebates in Queensland or check out Selectra's tips for reducing your energy usage at home.

The two biggest energy providers in Queensland are Ergon Energy and Origin Energy, respectively.

Ergon Energy serves 30% of the market in Queensland while Origin Energy serves around 28% of the market in Queensland.

Here's a list of the biggest energy providers in Queensland and their market share as of April 2022:

1. Ergon Energy - 30%
2. Origin Energy - 28%
3. AGL - 18%
4. Alinta Energy - 9%
5. EnergyAustralia - 5%
6. Red Energy - 2%
7. Locality Planning Energy - 1%

Ergon Energy historically controlled the energy market in Queensland until the market was deregulated allowing for more competition. As a result of deregulation, the big three energy providers swooped in and started operations in Queensland.

In this section, we will compare the big three and their offers in Queensland, as well as Ergon Energy's.

Compare AGL, Origin Energy, and EnergyAustralia in Queensland

The Big Three are the Largest Energy Providers in Australia.

AGL, Origin Energy, and EnergyAustralia all make up the Big Three, taking up over 60% of the total market share in the country. While they might not offer the cheapest rates in Queensland, their name recognition and total-home utility services mean you can be sure you’re choosing a provider that will remain in the market for a long time.

Below you’ll find the cheapest deals for AGL, Origin Energy, and EnergyAustralia:

Queensland pensioners and seniors have two energy rebates available to help with the cost of electricity and gas bills.

1. The Electricity Rebate: $372.20 per year
2. The Reticulated Gas Rebate: $80.77 per year

In order to be eligible for the gas and electricity rebates in Queensland you must hold one of the following eligible cards or status:

• Queensland Seniors Card
• Services Australia or Department of Veterans' Affairs Pensioner Concession Card
• Services Australia Health Care Card* (Electricity Rebate only)
• Department of Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card (and receive the War Widow/er Pension or special rate TPI Pension)
• Asylum seeker status—residents will need to provide their ImmiCard details (Electricity Rebate only)

In addition, for the gas and electricity rebates, Queensland residents must be the energy account holder and either live alone or share their principal place of residence with (only) any of the below:

• Your spouse
• Other people who hold a Services Australia or Department of Veterans' Affairs Pensioner Concession Card or Queensland Seniors Card
• Other people wholly dependent on you
• Other people who receive an income support or families payment from Services Australia who do not pay rent
• Other people who receive an income support payment from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and who do not pay rent
• Other people who live with the cardholder to provide care and assistance, and who do not pay rent

In order to apply for the Queensland energy rebates, you will need to contact your energy provider directly. You can apply through your energy retailer either over the phone, or ask them to send an application form. While applying for the Queensland gas and electricity rebates, you will need to provide copies of your energy bills and concession card.

Currently, the Queensland government itself does not offer any solar rebates.

However, if you’re interested in investing in solar energy, there are a few schemes available in Australia to help offset the cost of installing solar panels onto your home.

1. Small-scale Technology Certificates: A federal scheme that gives a point-of-sale discount on small-scale renewable energy generation projects such as solar panels, or small-scale wind or hydro.
2. Solar feed-in tariffs: A rate paid to you, by your energy company, for unused generated solar energy sent back to the grid.

The Home Energy Emergency Assistance Scheme is a one-off emergency payment to assist Queensland households experiencing a sudden, short-term, financial crisis and need help paying their energy bills. It’s a one-off payment of up to $720 every two years.

To be eligible for this emergency assistance payment, you must be the one responsible for paying the outstanding bill, though the bill doesn’t need to be in your name. In addition, you must meet the following:

• Hold a current concession card; or
• have an income equal to or less than the Australian Government’s maximum income rate for part-age pensioners
• be part of your energy provider's hardship program or payment plan

In order to start the Home Energy Emergency Assistance Scheme application, contact your energy provider so they can start the process and consider your eligibility.