Compare business tariffs
Comparing tariffs just got easier with My Account featuring Energy Analysis
The easiest way to compare or find the best tariff for your business is to register for My Account featuring Energy Analysis.
This powerful online tool will tell you the cheapest tariff based on your past usage and allow you to create and compare your own energy usage scenarios to help you plan for the future.
Best of all, it’s free.
To access this powerful tool, login to My Account today.
Customer success story
Discover how Energy Analysis in My Account has helped Marcello’s fruit farm uncover savings and make smarter energy choices.
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My name’s Marcello Avolio. I’m the owner of Gorge Creek Orchards. Runing a fruit tree orchard, there’s some big costs. We use a lot of electricity. Previously, I was in the dark. But now with the Energy Analysis tool, I can keep track of my costs. I can do it in my office, computer, tablet mobile phone. You can see almost live data.
A useful feature is the tariff comparison. I can keep a track on that, and that can keep my costs down.
Get on board. You won’t be sorry.
Lot into My Account to access Energy Analysis: ergon.com.au/myaccount
It’s free and simple.
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Business tariff options
General supply tariffs
On a general supply tariff, you pay for the electricity you use at a flat rate throughout the day and night, plus a daily supply charge. They are suitable for customers who would like to have a single rate, regardless of when they use electricity.
Best for: Businesses with a steady use of electricity, particularly during peak times.
Find out more about general supply tariffs for small business and large business.
Time of use tariffs
Time of use tariffs provide a constant supply of electricity, but at different rates depending on when you use it, plus a daily supply charge. Pricing for some tariffs applies year round, while for others it's applied seasonally.
Best for: Daytime businesses that use most of their power during off-peak times or businesses that can shift energy-heavy activities like running machinery or charging equipment, to cheaper off-peak periods.
Find out more about time of use tariffs for small business and large business.
Demand tariffs
On a demand tariff, you're charged for the total amount of electricity you use plus a demand charge and a daily supply charge. The demand charge is based on measuring the maximum amount of electricity you use over a 30-minute block during a specified ‘demand period’, depending on the tariff.
Best for: Businesses with high energy usage that can reduce power spikes during the specified demand periods. This can be done by staggering when certain machinery is turned on and off, so as not to run various machines during the same half hour block.
Find out more about demand tariffs for small business and large business.
Economy tariffs
These tariffs are great for running appliances like hot water systems, pumps, or EV chargers that don't need a constant supply of power.
Find out more about economy tariffs for small business.
Supply charges
Supply charges cover the costs of supplying and maintaining your electricity service, including costs for poles and wires, billing and administration.
More information about how tariff prices are set, including supply charges, can be found on the Queensland Competition Authority website and the Australian Energy Regulator's Energy Made Easy website.
Changing your tariff
If you want to change your tariff, check My Account. In the Energy Analysis > Tariff Comparison section, you may see your cheapest tariff option and can select ‘Switch to this tariff’.
If you don’t see this option, you might still have a basic meter. In that case, please call us on 1300 135 210. Changing your meter may involve extra costs, which vary depending on your situation. We’ll explain any costs when you contact us about a tariff change.