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1st Emerald - Single Rate + Controlled Load 1 & 2

ElectricityMarket offerResidentialNSWRetailer updated 26 Oct 2026

What it charges

Supply charge
$1.2080
a day
Usage
24.00c
per kWh

Per kWh

  • Single rate24.00c
  • Controlled Load 114.00c
  • Controlled Load 216.70c
  • 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 Ausgrid area

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

Usage rate

24.00cper kWh on this plan

The typical single-rate plan open to anyone in the Ausgrid area charges 28.99c, and the lowest 24.00c, across 256 plans.

Supply charge

$1.21a day on this plan

The typical single-rate plan open to anyone in the Ausgrid area charges $1.44 a day, and the lowest $0.75, across 256 plans.

Solar feed-in

1.00cper kWh exported on this plan

The typical plan open to anyone in the Ausgrid area that pays for exports gives 3.00c, and the most generous 40.00c, across 773 plans.

Tariff

Single Rate Tariff Period1 Jul to 30 Jun

Supply $1.2080 a day
RateWhenBlocksPrice
General usageAnytimeAll timesFlat per day24.00c

Controlled load

Controlled Load 1

RateWhenBlocksPrice
Controlled Load 1Separately metered usage.All timesFlat per day14.00c

Controlled Load 2

RateWhenBlocksPrice
Controlled Load 2Separately metered usage.All timesFlat per day16.70c

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)

Discounts and incentives

  • Guaranteed discount off usage and supply charges 4%

    4% guaranteed discount off the market contract usage and supply rates.

Fees

FeeTermAmountNotes
ConnectionFixed$123.56Connection fee (inc. GST), generally applies for move-in requests
DisconnectionFixed$242.39Disconnection 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: Ausgrid (NSW).

Included postcodes

2000, 2007-2011, 2015-2050, 2060-2077, 2079-2090, 2092-2097, 2099-2108, 2110-2114, 2118-2122, 2125-2128, 2130-2138, 2140-2141, 2143-2144, 2154, 2158-2159, 2162-2163, 2172, 2190-2200, 2203-2214, 2216-2234, 2250-2251, 2256-2265, 2267, 2278, 2280-2287, 2289-2300, 2302-2308, 2315-2330, 2333-2337, 2775

Published by 1st Energy under the Consumer Data Right, via the AER's Energy Made Easy, last changed by them on 26 Oct 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.