Electricity & Gas Tasmania | Compare Plans & Rates in TAS

Until recently, Tasmania was one of the most heavily regulated energy markets in the country but this is no longer the case. In the last few years, more energy providers have begun trickling into the market, giving residential consumers more choice than ever before when it comes to making decisions about their electricity and gas. If you’re curious about these changes happening in Tasmania and how you can benefit from choosing your energy provider, find out more by reading below.

Compare Electricity Plans in Tasmania

Selectra's Recommendation: Electricity Plans in Tasmania, 2025

Energy Provider + Plan	Estimated Yearly Price	Reference Price	Additional Information
Energy Locals  Online Member 1300 560 964 Sign Up Now Sign Up Now	$2,663 / year	16% less	Benefits: Solar Feed-In, GreenPower & Smart Meter Compatible     Daily Supply Charge: 172.21c/day
Aurora Energy  Residential Flat Rate	$2,920 / year	9% less	Benefits: Solar Feed-In, GreenPower & Smart Meter Compatible     Daily Supply Charge: 142.98c/day
Solstice Energy Shared Single Rate Plan	$2,963 / year	4% less	Benefits: Solar Feed-In, GreenPower & Smart Meter Compatible     Daily Supply Charge: 121.51c/day
1st Energy 1st Plus 1300 560 964 Sign Up Now Sign Up Now	$2,985 / year	8% less	Benefits: Solar Feed-In, GreenPower & Smart Meter Compatible     Daily Supply Charge: 121.44c/day
CovaU Energy Freedom Residential Anytime	$3,112 / year	4% less	Benefits: Solar Feed-In, Smart Meter Compatible & Additional Discounts and Rewards     Daily Supply Charge: 121.51c/day
Nectr Energy Standing Offer	$3,253 / year	1% more	Benefits: Solar Feed-In, Smart Meter Compatible & Additional Discounts and Rewards     Daily Supply Charge: 121.51c/day

*Figures are for illustrative purposes only and don't compare all products, providers, plan features, offers, or rates. Products are compared like-for-like and any distinctions between products are clearly marked. Not all offers may be available in all locations or distribution networks. Rates based on electricity distributor for Hobart (7000) with average usage of 24.5kWh/day. Calculations are based on the reference price for this area. Any offers or estimated costs compared are for example purposes only and may change based on your individual circumstances or habits. Selectra advises you to do your own research at energymadeeasy.com before determining if you should sign up for a new energy plan. Offers and availability are subject to change. Read more about Basic Plan Information here. Last Updated March 2025.

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Tasmania is one of the more recent states to join the National Electricity Market. While the market is technically deregulated with full contestability, a limited number of electricity providers operate in the state, with Aurora Energy remaining the dominant retailer. Additionally, there are multiple natural gas providers serving Tasmanian consumers.

Energy Providers in TAS

Historically, Tasmania had one of the most heavily regulated energy markets in Australia, resulting in limited competition and choice for consumers. Until February 2019, Aurora Energy was the sole electricity provider in the state, when 1st Energy entered the market.

Since then, additional providers have joined the Tasmanian electricity market, increasing competition. Future X Power entered in late 2019, followed by Energy Locals and Elysian Energy in 2020. In recent years, CovaU Energy and Solstice Energy (formerly Tas Gas) have expanded their services, giving Tasmanians more options than ever for comparing and switching energy providers.

• Energy Locals: Electricity Only
• Aurora Energy: Electricity and Gas
• 1st Energy: Electricity Only
• CovaU Energy: Electricity Only
• Energy Locals: Electricity Only
• Solstice Energy (formally Tas Gas): Electricity & Gas

With multiple providers now available, Tasmanian consumers have greater flexibility in choosing energy plans that suit their needs.

Electricity Rates in Tasmania

As of 2025, despite the deregulation of retail competition in Tasmania, electricity prices remain regulated by the government. The Tasmanian Economic Regulator continues to set maximum standing offer prices that retailers can charge small customers on standard retail contracts. This regulation limits the variation in rates among retailers in the state. Consequently, most electricity providers in Tasmania differentiate themselves through discounts, incentives, or unique propositions to attract customers.

Understanding the different tariffs and electricity rates in Tasmania is crucial, as they determine your electricity expenses. There are several tariffs available, each serving a specific purpose. Here's a brief overview:

• Tariff 31 (General Light and Power): Applies to general household electricity usage, such as lighting and appliances.
• Tariff 41 (Heating and Hot Water): Designed for electric heating and hot water systems.
• Tariff 93 (Time-of-Use): Offers different rates based on the time of day, encouraging usage during off-peak periods.
• Tariff 94 (Business Time-of-Use): Tailored for business customers, with rates varying by time of use.
• Feed-in Tariff: For customers with renewable energy systems, this tariff provides credits for excess energy fed back into the grid. As of July 1, 2024, the minimum feed-in tariff rate is 8.935 cents per kWh.

It's important to note that while the overall average price increase for 2024-25 is modest at 0.5%, specific components such as daily supply charges and usage charges have been adjusted to better reflect costs.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information on tariffs and pricing, it's good to look at different energy companies current rates. Here is a overview of the most current rates for tarrifs in 2025:

Aurora Energy Rates

Aurora Energy, a state government-owned corporation, was the sole electricity retailer in Tasmania until recently. Despite the lack of heavy discounting and competition, Aurora’s prices remain fairly reasonable. Below are Aurora Energy’s electricity usage and supply charges for Tasmania across different tariffs:

1st Energy Rates

1st Energy, the first residential electricity challenger to Aurora Energy, offers prices similar to Aurora’s tariff structures. However, even minor differences can significantly impact your costs over time. Below are the prices for 1st Energy’s Standing Offer:

Energy Locals Rates

Energy Locals, a challenger brand, offers lower rates compared to other providers in Tasmania. However, customers need to pay a monthly membership fee to access these cheaper wholesale prices. Here’s what Energy Locals offers:

Solstice Energy Rates

Solstice Energy, formerly known as Tas Gas, has expanded into the electricity market, offering both electricity and gas plans. They aim to provide competitive rates while leveraging their experience in Tasmania’s energy sector. Here’s what Solstice Energy offers:

CovaU Energy Rates

CovaU Energy is a national retailer that provides electricity plans in Tasmania with competitive pricing. They often attract customers through discounts and promotions, making them an alternative to traditional providers. Here’s what CovaU Energy offers:

Nectr Energy Rates

Nectr is a newer entrant in Tasmania’s electricity market, focusing on renewable energy and carbon-neutral plans. They offer competitive pricing, often bundling clean energy options with their electricity plans. Here’s what Nectr Energy offers:

Each of these providers differentiates itself through pricing, incentives, and additional benefits, giving Tasmanians more choices when it comes to selecting an energy provider.

Gas Rates in Tasmania

While there isn’t much choice between electricity providers in Tasmania, there are even fewer choices when it comes to natural gas providers. Despite the price of gas not being regulated in Tasmania, the limited market means very few new gas providers try to retail in the state. Currently only Aurora Energy and Solstice Energy retail residential natural gas to Tasmanians.

In terms of price, Solstice Energy and Aurora Energy have little difference. While Solstice Energy might have a higher daily supply charge and lower usage rates, Aurora Energy has a lower daily supply charge but higher usage rates.

Solar Feed-In Tariff Tasmania

The bad news when it comes to limited retail competition in the Tasmanian electricity market - if you have solar panels you don’t have a lot of options when it comes to your solar feed-in tariff. Unlike other states in Australia, where you can find different combinations of feed-in tariff and energy plan discounts, Tasmania’s limited electricity market means limited solar feed-in tariffs. Below, you’ll find the available solar feed-in tariffs in Tasmania, for each available provider in the state.

• Aurora Energy: 8.94c/kWh
• 1st Energy: 10.7c/kWh to 12c/kWh
• Energy Locals: 8.94c/kWh
• CovaU: 8.94c/kWh
• Solstice Energy Energy: 10.00c/kWh

Cost of Solar Panels in Hobart

If you’re interested in investing in solar energy for your home in Hobart, TAS, then you must research the cost of solar panels. The average cost of solar panels in the state are higher than the national average, according to SolarChoice February 2025 solar price report, which takes into account solar rebates available through the Renewable Energy Target small-scale certificates, and includes GST. Below, you can check the average cost of solar panels in Hobart, depending on the size of solar panels you would like to be installed:

Power Outage Tasmania

If you’re experiencing a power outage, or another energy-related issue, in Tasmania, you’re going to want to call your energy distributor to let them know and hopefully fix the problem. While you purchase your electricity and gas through energy providers, it's the distributor who actually manages the infrastructure and supplies your home with energy.In Tasmania, there is one electricity distributor, TasNetworks, and one gas distributor, Solstice Energy Networks.

Energy Distributors in TAS

Tasmania only has one electricity and one gas distributor for the island. TasNetworks distributes electricity through the region, while Solstice Energy Networks distributes the gas. You can find the phone numbers for both here, in case of a power outage or emergency.

Energy Rebates & Concessions in TAS

Those living in Tasmania who need a little extra help with their energy bills, have four that they might be eligible for. However, if you’re having trouble paying your energy bills, it’s best to first contact your energy provider to discuss all your options.

Energy customers in Tasmania have four concessions and rebates available to them:

• Annual Electricity Concession Tasmania: Daily discount of 173.296c/day off their electricity bill
• Heating Allowance Tasmania: Two payments of $28 in May in September
• Life Support Concession Tasmania: Between 12.881c/day up to 242.049c/day
• Medical Heating or Cooling Concession Tasmania: 51.906c/day

For more information about these concessions and energy rebates available, continue reading below.