Price changes from 1 July 2026

Business electricity prices will change from 1 July 2026. Here’s what’s changing and how to check what it means for you.

You can count on us to pass any savings straight onto you, just like we always have.

What this means for your business

This year’s prices, set by the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA), include:
  • Lower usage rates (cost of electricity you use)
  • Higher daily service fees (cost to stay connected)
  • Lower solar feed-in tariffs (the credits you get for any solar exported back to the grid).

Because these are moving in different directions, customers will see different outcomes, depending on their own individual circumstances.

Your business bill could go up or down, depending on:
  • How much energy you use
  • When you use it
  • What tariff/s you’re connected to
  • Whether you have solar and how much you export.

See how your bill may change. Use the QCA’s handy bill estimator.

Want to check you’re on the best tariff? Visit My Account to see if you could save.

💡 Prices and tariffs are set by the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) and are subject to change each 1 July. Be sure to check after this date that you’re still on the right plan for you.

You can count on us to pass any savings straight onto you, just like we always have.

Want to check you’re on the best tariff? Visit My Account to see if you could save.

Median business examples

The example below is based on median usage for each tariff. Your actual bill will vary based on your individual situation.

Small Business

For a median small business on Tariff 20, the impact will be:

  • Annual bill decrease of  8.1%
  • Around $212 less a year.

Check your own estimate using the QCA’s bill estimator.

Your bill may look different if:
  • Your usage is higher or lower
  • You’re on multiple tariffs (Such as Tariff 20 + 33)
  • You have solar.

Median large business

For a median large business, here’s the potential impact:
  • Tariff 43 – Annual bill decrease of 2.0%
  • Tariff 44A – Annual bill decrease of 2.4%

Who sets electricity prices?

Each year, the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) sets regulated electricity prices for regional Queensland.

They base prices on the cost of supplying electricity, including:

  • Wholesale energy costs
  • Network costs
  • Retail costs
  • For small customers, they also take into account the Default Market Offer – a benchmark price that acts as a safety net to help keep prices fair.

We’re required to apply these prices and you can count on us to pass any savings straight onto you, just like we always have.

How regional Queenslanders are supported

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

Need a hand?

You’re not on your own and there are simple ways to stay on top of your bill:
  • Check you’re on the best tariff and take control of your bills with My Account
  • Save on your bill with our energy saving tips
  • Break up your bill with Direct Debit
  • If you're finding it hard to pay your bills, you're not alone. Please contact us on 1300 135 210 so we can discuss the options available to you.

Frequently asked questions

Why has the daily service fee increased?

Short answer:
Costs to deliver and maintain electricity have gone up, even while energy itself has become cheaper.

Full answer:
You may notice your daily service fee has increased. This is the cost to stay connected to the electricity network.

Each year, the QCA sets prices based on the cost of supplying electricity, which includes:
  • Wholesale energy costs – The cost of buying electricity on your behalf
  • Network costs – Maintaining and upgrading poles and wires
  • Retail costs – Customer service, billing and administration
  • For small customers, they also take into account the Default Market Offer – a benchmark price that acts as a safety net to help keep prices fair.

While wholesale energy costs have gone down this year, network costs have increased, and those are reflected in the daily service fee.

That’s why you’re seeing:

  • lower usage rates
  • but a slightly higher daily service fee.

👉 What it means for you:

Because these are moving in different directions, customers will see different outcomes, depending on their own individual circumstances.

To learn how your bill may change, see the QCA’s bill estimator.

Why has the solar feed-in tariff reduced?

Short answer:
The value of daytime electricity has decreased.

Full answer:
You’ll see a lower solar feed‑in tariff this year because the value of daytime electricity has decreased.

The Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) sets the solar feed-in tariff each year based on what that electricity is worth in the market.

Right now, there’s a lot more solar energy being generated during the day across the grid. That means:

  • There’s more supply of electricity during daylight hours
  • Wholesale prices during the day are lower
  • And the value of exported solar has reduced.

👉 The good news: You still get the most value from using your solar at home, because you’re avoiding buying electricity from the grid at higher prices.

If you’re a solar customer who currently receives the 44c Solar Bonus Scheme, this will continue.