Price changes from 1 July 2025

What’s changing?

Each year our electricity prices are regulated and set by the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA). The prices reflect the cost of supplying electricity to customers, and we're required by Queensland legislation to charge these prices.

The QCA have released the draft electricity prices for 2025-26, which are summarised below. We’ll update this page once the QCA release the final prices.

The Queensland Government subsidises the price of electricity for regional Queenslanders to ensure we are on par with other parts of the state, given the vast geographic distances to deliver electricity across regional and remote Queensland.

Draft price changes from 1 July 2025

This year, we’ve seen an increase in the draft prices handed down by the QCA. This was mainly due to increased network costs, which were partly offset by a decrease in the cost of electricity we buy on your behalf:

  • The bill for a typical small business on Tariff 20 is expected to increase by 6.8% or around $171 a year
  • Typical large customers on Tariff 44, Tariff 45 or Tariff 46 are expected to pay around 1.1% - 1.9% more for electricity.

Graphic showing Tariff 20 increasing by 6.8% (+$171), Tariff 44 increasing by 1.9% (+$1,314), Tariff 45 increasing by 1.8% (+$4,240) and Tariff 46 increasing by 1.1% (+6,032).

Practical measures to help you

We know using electricity in your business is a part of everyday life. Here are some tips to help you with the upcoming changes:

Take control with a smart meter and My Account 

If you have a smart meter you can access smart features in My Account, putting more choice and control in your hands. With My Account and a smart meter you can:

  • Check you’re on the best tariff
  • Set up budget alerts
  • Discover insights and savings opportunities
  • Track exports if you have rooftop solar
  • View your use and costs over hourly, daily, weekly, monthly and yearly periods.

Learn more about My Account and smart meters.

Save on your bill with our energy tips

Just a few small changes in how you use electricity in your business can make a real difference to your power bill. We have a wealth of energy saving tips for businesses on our website.

Break up your bill

Direct Debit gives you the flexibility to pay your bills weekly, fortnightly, monthly or quarterly. You can setup Direct Debit with My Account or by calling us on 13 10 46.

Commonwealth Government Rebate 

The Commonwealth Government has announced that small businesses will receive a $150 rebate applied in two $75 quarterly instalments from 1 July 2025. Ergon Retail will automatically apply the rebate as a credit on electricity bills.

Find out about other support options 

If you're having difficulty paying your electricity account, please contact us on 1300 135 210 so we can discuss the options available to you.