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Smart Home | Free weekend energy | Controlled load

ElectricityMarket offerResidentialSARetailer updated 14 Aug 2026

What it charges

Supply charge
$1.5000
a day
Peak usage
77.27c
per kWh

Per kWh

  • Peak77.27c
  • Shoulder33.64c
  • Off-peak7.27c
  • CL152.73c
  • CL232.73c
  • CL39.09c
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.

Peak rate

77.27cper kWh on this plan

The typical time-of-use plan open to anyone in the SA Power Networks area charges 51.11c at peak times, and the lowest 34.83c, across 208 plans.

Supply charge

$1.50a day on this plan

The typical time-of-use plan open to anyone in the SA Power Networks area charges $1.61 a day, and the lowest $0.94, across 208 plans.

Tariff

All year1 Aug to 31 Jul

Supply $1.5000 a day
RateWhenBlocksPrice
Off-peakOff-peakWeekdays 10:00-15:59Flat per year7.27c
PeakPeakEvery day 17:00-20:59Flat per year77.27c
ShoulderShoulderEvery day 00:00-09:59; Every day 16:00-16:59; Every day 21:00-23:59Flat per year33.64c
Shoulder 2Free weekend daytimeWeekends 10:00-15:59Flat per year0.00c

Controlled load

Controlled Load

RateWhenBlocksPrice
Peak6:30am to 9:30am, 3:30pm to 11:30pm every dayEvery day 06:30-09:29; Every day 15:30-23:29Flat per year52.73c

Controlled Load

RateWhenBlocksPrice
Shoulder11:30pm to 6:30am everydayEvery day 00:00-06:29; Every day 23:30-23:59Flat per year32.73c

Controlled Load

RateWhenBlocksPrice
Off-peak9:30am to 3:30pm every dayEvery day 09:30-15:29Flat per year9.09c

Solar feed-in

  • Feed-in tariffOther scheme, paid by retailer0.00c a kWh

    You can choose how to price energy exports by selecting a companion plan.

Discounts and incentives

  • Refer-a-friend $60Other, conditional

    For every successful referral we will pay a $60 credit, split 50/50 between you and your friend

  • Complimentary meter exchange

    Fee for meter exchange waived ($149 value). Note: Network company may charge on a case-by-case basis (e.g. 'make safe' work).

  • Free weekend energy

    Free general usage from 10am-4pm every Saturday and Sunday (up to 15 kWh per day).

  • You choose export pricing

    Choose from a range of companion export services. Terms and conditions apply.

Fees

FeeTermAmountNotes
DisconnectionFixed$63.71Charged on disconnection. Actual fee may vary per network charges.
Late paymentPercent of bill2% of billLate Payment Fee (Percentage of overdue balance). Not subject to GST.
Late paymentFixed$16Applies for each bill that's paid after the due date. Includes GST.
Paper billFixed$3Applies for each bill sent by post. Includes GST.
Cc processingPercent of bill0.81% of billWaived for credit cards on direct debit.
Dd dishonourFixed$10Applies when a direct debit payment has dishonoured or reversed. Not subject to GST.
ConnectionFixed$63.71May be charged when you reconnect a property. Actual fee may vary. Contact for more information.
Payment processingPercent of bill0.46% of billWaived for debit cards on direct debit.

Eligibility

  • No restrictions published.

Terms

  • Prices variable: If we vary these rates we will provide you at least 5 business days written notice.
  • 10-day cooling off period
  • Billed monthly
  • Pay by direct debit, credit card, bpay
  • For full terms and conditions of the offer please visit www.ioenergy.com.au or call 1300 313 463
  • For information on additional fees please visit www.ioenergy.com.au or call 1300 313 463

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 iO Energy under the Consumer Data Right, via the AER's Energy Made Easy, last changed by them on 14 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.