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Electricity prices in Ergon Energy (QLD) — 2026–27

QCA notified prices · effective 1 July 2026

$1,815 /year derived at 4,000 kWh

Usage 28.9c/kWh · supply 180.5c/day (GST incl.) · −6.9% vs 2025–26

Regional Queensland · source: QCA regulated retail electricity prices (notified prices) 2026–27 — Tariff 11 · annual figure is a derived estimate from the published rates

Ergon Energy reference rates, 2026–27 (GST inclusive)
TariffDaily supplyUsageAnnual
Residential (flat rate)180.5c/day28.9c/kWh$1,815*
Tariff 31 (min 8 h/day)—16.7c/kWh—

* Derived estimate — published rates × 4,000 kWh + supply × 365, not a figure the regulator publishes.

QCA's final determination puts the typical Tariff 11 bill 6.9% ($151) lower for 2026–27, at median annual consumption. Rates read to the cent from Ergon's own residential tariff schedule in a real browser (2026-07-17).

What changed, and how Ergon Energy compares

  • At 4,000 kWh a year the 2026–27 rates cost $1,815, down from $1,935 at the 2025–26 rates (−6.2%): the usage rate moved −4.1c to 28.9c/kWh and the supply charge +11.7c to 180.5c/day. By QCA's final determination (June 2026) for a typical Tariff 11 customer at median annual consumption, the change is −6.9%.
  • On the same 4,000 kWh a year, Ergon Energy’s rates cost $1,815 and rank 10th of 16 networks (1st is cheapest), $334 more than CitiPower. Its usage rate ranks 7th lowest and its supply charge 13th lowest.
  • The daily supply charge alone is 36.3% of the 4,000 kWh bill here: $659 a year before any power is used.

Electricity bill estimator

Ergon Energy

A 2-person household uses roughly 4,000–5,500 kWh a year.

$1,815 per year ≈ $454/quarter
Supply charge (180.5c/day × 365)
$658.85
Usage (28.9c/kWh × 4,000 kWh)
$1,155.80

Rates: QCA regulated retail electricity prices (notified prices) 2026–27 — Tariff 11, effective 1 July 2026 (GST inclusive). This is the government reference/standing rate for Regional Queensland — market offers can sit below it. Full Ergon Energy price breakdown →

How Ergon Energy compares

Residential flat-rate usage charge by zone, 2026–27
ZoneRegionUsage c/kWhSupply c/day
Ergon EnergyQLD28.9c180.5c
AusgridNSW33.1c166.2c
Endeavour EnergyNSW33.7c185.1c
Essential EnergyNSW35.0c272.2c
CitiPowerVIC26.0c121.1c
PowercorVIC28.2c138.1c
United EnergyVIC27.4c119.1c
JemenaVIC27.5c127.1c
AusNet ServicesVIC32.0c128.2c
EnergexQLD28.0c192.0c
SA Power NetworksSA41.9c180.1c
Western Power (SWIS)WA33.3c119.2c
Horizon PowerWA33.3c119.2c
TasNetworksTAS28.0c167.7c
EvoenergyACT37.0c134.2c
Power and WaterNT31.7c62.5c

Frequently asked questions

Why is a Ergon Energy bill different from other areas?
Poles-and-wires costs differ by network. Ergon Energy covers Regional Queensland, and its network charges are built into the QCA notified prices figures for this zone — so the same usage costs a different amount on a neighbouring network. Compare the other QLD zones or the national table below.
Is this what I actually pay?
This is the regulated standing rate — the default if you have never chosen a market plan. Market offers in Ergon Energy’s area can price below it, so treat these rates as the benchmark your own plan should beat.
What's controlled load?
A separately metered circuit — usually electric hot water — that the network can energise off-peak in exchange for a cheaper rate. In Ergon Energy’s zone the controlled-load usage rate is 16.7c/kWh, well under the anytime rate of 28.9c/kWh.
When do these prices change?
Every 1 July. The QCA regulated retail electricity prices (notified prices) 2026–27 — Tariff 11 applies from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027; the next reset is 1 July 2027. This page is re-verified against the new determination each year.

Related

Sources — figures current as at 17 July 2026.

Rates apply 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2027 and reset every 1 July. Figures are the government reference/standing rates for this zone — retail market offers can differ.