Small business tariffs

Small businesses tariffs are designed to meet the unique energy needs of our small business customers.

Please be aware the tariff links below will take you to the Governments' Energy Made Easy website. Once the page loads, you will need to enter your postcode to see the tariff information (it may take a few seconds for this to appear).

General supply tariffs

Tariff 20

This tariff is the most common tariff for small businesses. You pay for what you use at a flat rate throughout the day and night, plus a daily supply charge. All rates include GST.

From 1 July 2023COST
All usage per kWh$0.37751
Supply charge per day$1.56398
From 1 July 2022 COST
All usage per kWh$0.27949
Supply charge per day$1.35454

View Basic Plan Information for Tariff 20

View Basic Plan Information for Tariff 20 with Tariff 31

View Basic Plan Information for Tariff 20 with Tariff 33

View Basic Plan Information for Tariff 20 with Tariff 31 and Tariff 33


Time of use tariffs

These tariffs provide a continuous supply of electricity with different pricing depending on the time of day that electricity is used.

Tariff 22 B

A time of use tariff with slightly higher supply charges than Tariff 20 where the billed usage exceeds 20 MWh per annum. All rates include GST.

Peak period: 4pm to 9pm weekdays
Night (shoulder) period: 
9pm to 9am weekdays/ 4pm to 9am weekends
Day (off peak) period: 
9am to 4pm daily

From 1 July 2023COST
Supply Charge per day ($) – Band 1 -  0 MWh - 20MWh annual consumption$1.54308
Supply Charge per day ($) – Band 2 - 20 MWh - 40MWh annual consumption$1.86758
Supply Charge per day ($) – Band 3 - 40 MWh - 60MWh annual consumption$2.19428
Supply Charge per day ($) – Band 4 - 60 MWh - 80MWh annual consumption$2.52208
Supply Charge per day ($) – Band 5 - 80 MWh - 100MWh annual consumption$2.84878
Peak usage per kWh 4pm to 9pm weekdays$0.50149
Night (shoulder) usage per kWh (4pm to 9am weekends / 9pm to 9am weekdays)$0.36710
Day (off peak) usage per kWh (9am – 4pm everyday)$0.30064
From 1 July 2022COST
Supply Charge per day ($) – Band 1 -  0 MWh - 20MWh annual consumption$1.35454
Supply Charge per day ($) – Band 2 - 20 MWh - 40MWh annual consumption$1.68078
Supply Charge per day ($) – Band 3 - 40 MWh - 60MWh annual consumption$2.00702
Supply Charge per day ($) – Band 4 - 60 MWh - 80MWh annual consumption$2.33325
Supply Charge per day ($) – Band 5 - 80 MWh - 100MWh annual consumption$2.65950
Peak usage per kWh 4pm to 9pm weekdays$0.38433
Night (shoulder) usage per kWh (4pm to 9am weekends / 9pm to 9am weekdays)$0.27079
Day (off peak) usage per kWh (9am – 4pm everyday)$0.21029

Refer to our Tariff facts page for more information on how Tariff 22B can benefit your business.

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Tariff 22B and Tariff 31 and Tariff 33Tariff 22B and Tariff 31 and Tariff 33Tariff 22B and Tariff 31 and Tariff 33Tariff 22B and Tariff 31 and Tariff 33Tariff 22B and Tariff 31 and Tariff 33

Tariff 22 C

A time of use tariff with slightly higher supply charges than Tariff 20 where the billed usage exceeds 20 MWh per annum. All rates include GST.

Peak period: 4pm to 9pm weekdays
Night (shoulder) period: 
9pm to 9am weekdays/ 4pm to 9am weekends
Day (off peak) period: 
9am to 4pm daily

From 1 July 2023COST
Supply Charge per day ($) – Band 1 -  0 MWh - 20MWh annual consumption$1.54308
Supply Charge per day ($) – Band 2 - 20 MWh - 40MWh annual consumption$1.86758
Supply Charge per day ($) – Band 3 - 40 MWh - 60MWh annual consumption$2.19428
Supply Charge per day ($) – Band 4 - 60 MWh - 80MWh annual consumption$2.52208
Supply Charge per day ($) – Band 5 - 80 MWh - 100MWh annual consumption$2.84878
Peak usage per kWh 4pm to 9pm weekdays$0.70221
Night (shoulder) usage per kWh (4pm to 9am weekends / 9pm to 9am weekdays)$0.28195
Day (off peak) usage per kWh (9am – 4pm everyday)$0.11963

Refer to our Tariff facts page for more information on how Tariff 22C can benefit your business.

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Tariff 22CTariff 22CTariff 22CTariff 22CTariff 22C
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Tariff 22C and Tariff 33Tariff 22C and Tariff 33Tariff 22C and Tariff 33Tariff 22C and Tariff 33Tariff 22C and Tariff 33
Tariff 22C and Tariff 31 and Tariff 33Tariff 22C and Tariff 31 and Tariff 33Tariff 22C and Tariff 31 and Tariff 33Tariff 22C and Tariff 31 and Tariff 33Tariff 22C and Tariff 31 and Tariff 33

Demand tariffs

On a demand tariff, you're charged for the electricity you use plus a demand charge and a daily supply charge.

When you choose a demand tariff, your whole business must be connected to that tariff.

Tariff 24 A

A demand tariff designed to help you save during the day and night time off-peak periods and is for customers that minimise peak demand between 4pm and 9pm weekdays.

This tariff has lower demand rates and higher usage rates than 24B and may be suitable for customers with high demand loads and low usage levels. This tariff may be suitable for customers who aren’t familiar with demand tariffs, so 24A can be an introductory tariff before moving to 24B. All rates include GST.

Peak Demand Period: 4pm to 9pm weekdays

From 1 July 2023COST
Peak demand per kW$5.32290
All usage per kWh$0.33770
Supply charge per day$1.54308
From 1 July 2022COST
Peak demand per kW$4.44510
All usage per kWh$0.24481
Supply charge per day$1.35454

View Basic Plan Information for Tariff 24A

View Basic Plan Information for Tariff 24A with Tariff 31

View Basic Plan Information for Tariff 24A with Tariff 33

View Basic Plan Information for Tariff 24A with Tariff 31 and Tariff 33

Tariff 24 B

A similar demand tariff to 24A, this tariff is designed to help you save during the day and night time off-peak periods and is for customers that have a clear understanding of how to minimise peak demand between 4pm and 9pm weekdays. All rates include GST.

Peak Demand Period: 4pm to 9pm weekdays

From 1 July 2023COST
Peak demand per kW$12.11210
All usage per kWh$0.32525
Supply charge per day$1.54308
From 1 July 2022COST
Peak demand per kW$11.43340
All usage per kWh$0.23126
Supply charge per day$1.35454

View Basic Plan Information for Tariff 24B

View Basic Plan Information for Tariff 24B with Tariff 31

View Basic Plan Information for Tariff 24B with Tariff 33

View Basic Plan Information for Tariff 24B with Tariff 31 and Tariff 33


Economy tariffs

Economy tariffs are great for appliances like hot water systems and pool pumps that don't need a constant supply of power.

They're cheaper because the supply on these tariffs is interruptible and Ergon Network controls the times when power is available. The times of day this will occur may change from day to day and vary in duration.

Tariff 31

This tariff is for electric hot water systems holding 250 litres or more, that only need to reheat at night.

Power is available for a minimum of 8 hours each day. The times when power is switched off may change from day to day and vary in duration. All rates include GST.

From 1 July 2023COST
All usage per kWh$0.20868
Supply charge per day$0.03724
From 1 July 2022COST
All usage per kWh      $0.17266

Refer to our hot water sizing tables for more information on the size of hot water systems that can be run on Tariff 31.

Tariff 33

This tariff is most commonly used for pool pumps, electric hot water systems holding 125 litres or more, heat pump systems holding 270 litres or more and solar hot water systems holding 160 litres or more.

Power is available for a minimum of 18 hours each day. The times when power is switched off may change from day to day and vary in duration. All rates include GST.

From 1 July 2023COST
All usage per kWh$0.22561
Supply charge per day$0.03724
From 1 July 2022COST
All usage per kWh        $0.19140

Refer to our hot water sizing tables for more information on the size of hot water systems that can be run on Tariff 33.

Load control tariff

Designed to be cheaper because the supply on this tariff is interruptible and Ergon Network controls the times when power is available. The times of day this will occur may change from day to day and vary in duration.

Tariff 34

Tariff 34 is a small business-controlled load tariff. The benefit of Tariff 34 is a lower usage rate, because supply may be interrupted for up to 6 hours a day.

It’s like Tariff 33 which is commonly used for hot water and pool pumps except Tariff 34 is a primary tariff, and is more suited to larger business or farming style equipment including irrigation pumps and electric vehicle charging stations. All rates include GST.

Tariff 34 is only available to small business customers while Tariff 33 is available to BOTH small business and residential customers, but as a secondary tariff.

From 1 July 2023COST
All usage per kWh$0.25881
Supply charge per day$1.43968
From 1 July 2022COST
All usage per kWh$0.21045
Supply charge per day$1.24959

Refer to our Tariff facts page for more information on how tariff 34 can benefit your business.

Changing your tariff

If you're considering a tariff change, please call us on 1300 135 210.

There may be additional costs associated with changing your tariffs that will vary depending on your individual circumstances. We can let you know more when you contact us to request a tariff change.