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1st Emerald - Time of Use + Controlled Load 2

ElectricityMarket offerResidentialQLDRetailer updated 27 Aug 2026
At a glance
Supply charge
$1.2930/day
Usage per kWh
34.70c peak · 5.00c off-peak · 18.30c shoulder
Solar feed-in
44.00c/kWh
Contract
Variable prices · ongoing

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

§ 01 — Tariff

Time of Use Tariff Period07-01 to 06-30

Supply $1.2930/day
RateWhenBlocksPrice
Peak4pm - 9pm every day.Every day 16:00–20:59Flat per day34.70c
Off-peak11am - 4pm every day.Every day 11:00–15:59Flat per day5.00c
Shoulder9pm - 11am every day.Every day 21:00–10:59Flat per day18.30c
§ 02 — Controlled load

Controlled Load 2

RateWhenBlocksPrice
Controlled Load 2Separately metered usage.All timesFlat per day12.10c
§ 03 — Solar feed-in
  • Solar Bonus Scheme Feed-in tariff (GST exempt)Other · paid by government44.00c/kWh

    Solar Bonus Scheme Feed-in tariff (GST exempt)

  • Feed-in tariff (GST exempt)Other · paid by retailer1.00c/kWh

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

  • Feed-in tariff (GST exempt)Other · paid by retailer0.10c/kWh

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

§ 05 — Fees
FeeTermAmountNotes
ConnectionFixed$22.96Connection fee (inc. GST), generally applies for move-in requests
DisconnectionFixed$22.96Disconnection 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)
Paper billFixed$2.15Charged for providing a paper bill
Payment processingFixed$2.70May apply for over the counter payments made at an Australia Post outlet
§ 06 — Eligibility
  • No restrictions published.
§ 07 — 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 10 business days prior to the variation taking effect, otherwise we will provide you with notice not later than your ne…
  • · 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 time of use 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.
§ 08 — Where it is offered

Distribution network: Energex (QLD).

Included postcodes

4000, 4005-4014, 4017-4022, 4030-4032, 4034-4037, 4051, 4053-4055, 4059-4061, 4064-4070, 4073-4078, 4101-4125, 4127-4133, 4151-4161, 4163-4165, 4169-4174, 4178-4179, 4183-4184, 4205, 4207-4218, 4220-4221, 4223-4228, 4270-4272, 4275, 4280, 4285, 4287, 4300-4301, 4303-4307, 4309-4314, 4340-4344, 4346-4347, 4350, 4352, 4359, 4500-4521, 4550-4575, 4580-4581

Published by 1st Energy under the Consumer Data Right, via the AER's Energy Made Easy, last changed by them on 27 Aug 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.