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1st Quartz - Single Rate + Controlled Load 1

ElectricityMarket offerResidentialNSWRetailer updated 1 July 2026

What it charges

Supply charge
$2.0040
a day
Usage
25.70c
per kWh

Per kWh

  • Single rate25.70c
  • Controlled Load 114.60c
  • Solar feed-in, paid to you1.00c
Solar feed-in
1.00c a kWh
Contract
Variable prices, ongoing

Prices per kWh as published; exclusive of GST unless the retailer states otherwise.

How it compares in the Essential Energy Standard area

Where this plan's prices sit among the plans anyone can sign up for at home in the Essential Energy Standard area, as published. Each bar counts the plans at that price, and the ink line marks this plan.

Usage rate

25.70cper kWh on this plan

The typical single-rate plan open to anyone in the Essential Energy Standard area charges 31.50c, and the lowest 25.70c, across 254 plans.

Supply charge

$2.00a day on this plan

The typical single-rate plan open to anyone in the Essential Energy Standard area charges $2.38 a day, and the lowest $1.62, across 254 plans.

Solar feed-in

1.00cper kWh exported on this plan

The typical plan open to anyone in the Essential Energy Standard area that pays for exports gives 3.00c, and the most generous 40.00c, across 807 plans.

Tariff

Single Rate Tariff Period1 Jul to 30 Jun

Supply $2.0040 a day
RateWhenBlocksPrice
General usageAnytimeAll timesFlat per day25.70c

Controlled load

Controlled Load 1

RateWhenBlocksPrice
Controlled Load 1Separately metered usage.All timesFlat per day14.60c

Solar feed-in

  • Feed-in tariff (GST exempt)Other scheme, paid by retailer1.00c a kWh

    Feed-in tariff (GST exempt), first 5 kWh's/day

  • Feed-in tariff (GST exempt)Other scheme, paid by retailer0.10c a kWh

    Feed-in tariff (GST exempt), thereafter (>5 kWh's/day)

Fees

FeeTermAmountNotes
ConnectionFixed$92.55Connection fee (inc. GST), generally applies for move-in requests
DisconnectionFixed$101.41Disconnection fee (inc. GST), generally applies for move-out requests
Cheque dishonourFixed$15Cheque dishonour payment fee (inc. GST)
Dd dishonourFixed$7.50Direct debit dishonour payment fee (inc. GST)

Eligibility

  • No restrictions published.

Terms

  • Contract term: Ongoing (Ongoing)
  • Prices variable: Prices may be varied in line with your terms and conditions. If your charges are increasing we will notify you at least 5 business days prior to the variation taking effect, otherwise we will provide you with notice not later than your nex…
  • 10-day cooling off period
  • Billed monthly or quarterly
  • Pay by paper bill, direct debit, credit card, bpay
  • On expiry: Your contract continues until terminated by you or us in accordance with our terms and conditions.
  • This offer is available for customers currently taking supply on a corresponding single rate network tariff. For further details on the information presented in this fact sheet, or the terms and conditions of the offer, please visit www.1s…
  • Additional fees may apply. For more information, please call 1300 426 594.

Where it's offered

Distribution network: Essential Energy Standard (NSW).

Included postcodes

2311-2312, 2320-2321, 2324, 2329, 2337-2347, 2350, 2352-2361, 2365, 2369-2372, 2379-2382, 2386-2388, 2390, 2395-2406, 2408-2411, 2415, 2420-2431, 2439-2441, 2443-2450, 2452-2456, 2460, 2462-2466, 2469-2490, 2536-2537, 2539, 2545-2546, 2548-2551, 2577, 2579-2588, 2590, 2594, 2611, 2618-2633, 2640-2647, 2649-2653, 2655-2656, 2658-2661, 2663, 2665-2666, 2668-2669, 2671-2672, 2675, 2678, 2680-2681, 2700-2703, 2705-2707, 2710-2714, 2716, 2720-2722, 2725-2727, 2729-2731, 2734, 2787, 2791-2795, 2797-2800, 2803-2810, 2820-2821, 2823-2825, 2827-2835, 2839-2840, 2842-2844, 2849-2850, 2852, 2864-2871, 2873-2877

Published by 1st Energy under the Consumer Data Right, via the AER's Energy Made Easy, last changed by them on 1 July 2026. Figures are shown as the institution publishes them and can change without notice; confirm on their site before applying. The Finance Algorithm earns nothing from any product listed here.