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1st Energy

1st Quartz - Single Rate + Controlled Load

ElectricityMarket offerResidentialSARetailer updated 25 Aug 2026

What it charges

Supply charge
$1.5540
a day
Usage
36.10c
per kWh

Per kWh

  • Single rate36.10c
  • Controlled Load19.50c
  • 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 SA Power Networks area

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

Usage rate

36.10cper kWh on this plan

The typical single-rate plan open to anyone in the SA Power Networks area charges 38.10c, and the lowest 30.80c, across 151 plans.

Supply charge

$1.55a day on this plan

The typical single-rate plan open to anyone in the SA Power Networks area charges $1.56 a day, and the lowest $0.87, across 151 plans.

Solar feed-in

1.00cper kWh exported on this plan

The typical plan open to anyone in the SA Power Networks area that pays for exports gives 1.00c, and the most generous 40.00c, across 339 plans.

Tariff

Single Rate Tariff Period1 Jul to 30 Jun

Supply $1.5540 a day
RateWhenBlocksPrice
General usageAnytimeAll timesFlat per day36.10c

Controlled load

Controlled Load

RateWhenBlocksPrice
Controlled LoadSeparately metered usage.All timesFlat per day19.50c

Solar feed-in

  • Solar Bonus Scheme Feed-in tariff (GST exempt)Other scheme, paid by government44.00c a kWh

    Solar Bonus Scheme Feed-in tariff (GST exempt)

  • 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$66.54Connection fee (inc. GST), generally applies for move-in requests
DisconnectionFixed$66.54Disconnection 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

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
  • 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
  • For further details on the information presented in this fact sheet, or the terms and conditions of the offer, please visit www.1stenergy.com.au or call 1st Energy on 1300 426 594.
  • Additional fees may apply. For more information, please call 1300 426 594.

Where it's offered

Distribution network: SA Power Networks (SA).

Included postcodes

5000, 5006-5025, 5031-5035, 5037-5052, 5061-5070, 5072-5076, 5081-5098, 5106-5118, 5120-5121, 5125-5127, 5131-5134, 5136-5142, 5144, 5150-5174, 5201-5204, 5210-5214, 5220-5223, 5231-5238, 5240-5245, 5250-5256, 5259-5273, 5275-5280, 5290-5291, 5301-5304, 5306-5311, 5320-5322, 5330-5333, 5340-5346, 5350-5357, 5360, 5371-5374, 5381, 5400-5401, 5410-5422, 5431-5434, 5440, 5451-5455, 5460-5462, 5464, 5470-5473, 5480-5483, 5485, 5490-5491, 5493, 5495, 5501-5502, 5510, 5520-5523, 5540, 5550, 5552, 5554-5556, 5558, 5560, 5570-5573, 5575-5577, 5580-5583, 5600-5609, 5630-5633, 5640-5642, 5650-5655, 5660-5661, 5670-5671, 5680, 5690, 5700-5701, 5710, 5713, 5715, 5720, 5730-5732, 5950, 5960

Published by 1st Energy under the Consumer Data Right, via the AER's Energy Made Easy, last changed by them on 25 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.