Energex electricity plans and off-peak times, November 2026

South-east Queensland: Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich and Logan. Every retailer's cheapest plan on Energex, ranked by what a typical home would pay in a year.

Energex at a glance

  • 27 retailers sell plans on Energex. The cheapest for a home using 12 kWh a day is Nectr (Nectr Home Buzz TOU - October 2026) at about $1,393 a year; the typical retailer's cheapest plan costs $1,685.
  • On Energex's time-of-use plans, the most common peak time is 4pm–9pm and the most common off-peak (cheapest) time is 11am–4pm, across 260 plan versions.
  • The best feed-in tariff with no catches on Energex is 10.0c per kWh from GloBird Energy (SOLARPLUS Residential (Flexible Energy CTL)-Energex).
  • 20 retailers offer free hours of power on Energex, including 1st Energy, AGL, Alinta Energy.

The cheapest plan from each retailer for a home using 12 kWh a day, including GST and the daily charge.

1⚡ 23.3cavg rate
Nectr
Nectr Home Buzz TOU - October 2026
Time of use
$1,393est. bill / yr102cdaily charge
See plan →
2⚡ 19.8cavg rate
GloBird Energy
GLOHOME Residential (Flat Rate)-Energex
Single rate
$1,401est. bill / yr146cdaily charge
See plan →
3⚡ 20.8cavg rate
1st Energy
1st Emerald - Time of Use
Time of use
$1,432est. bill / yr142cdaily charge
See plan →
4⚡ 23.7cavg rate
Flipped Energy
Freedom Switched On 2.3!
Time of use
$1,518est. bill / yr132cdaily charge
See plan →
5⚡ 22.5cavg rate
Alinta Energy
HomeDeal Flow - Time of Use
Time of use
$1,544est. bill / yr153cdaily charge
See plan →
6⚡ 25.1cavg rate
Kogan Energy
Kogan Energy with free FIRST
Time of use
$1,550est. bill / yr123cdaily charge
See plan →
7⚡ 25.1cavg rate
Powershop
Power House
Time of use
$1,550est. bill / yr123cdaily charge
See plan →
8⚡ 26.4cavg rate
Sumo
Sumo Queenslander
Time of use
$1,571est. bill / yr114cdaily charge
See plan →
9⚡ 24.6cavg rate
Ezi Power
Ezi Peak
Time of use
$1,581est. bill / yr138cdaily charge
See plan →
10⚡ 23.3cavg rate
OVO Energy
The Free 4 Plan
Time of use
$1,617est. bill / yr163cdaily charge
See plan →
Best feed-in tariffs with no catches on Energex
RetailerPlanFeed-inHigher rate limit
Alinta EnergySolarBalance Ready - Time of Use + CL10.0c8 kWh/daySee plan
GloBird EnergySOLARPLUS Residential (Flat Rate CTL Load)-Energex10.0c8 kWh/daySee plan
SumoSumo Static8.8c8 kWh/daySee plan
AGLResidential Solar Savers8.0c8 kWh/daySee plan
EnergyAustraliaSolar Max8.0c10 kWh/daySee plan
ENGIEQLD _ ENGIE Solar Elec8.0c8 kWh/daySee plan
Origin EnergyOrigin Solar Boost Variable8.0c8 kWh/daySee plan
CovaUCovaU Basics Residential Single5.5cNo limitSee plan

Postcodes on Energex

4000, 4005, 4006, 4007, 4008, 4009, 4010, 4011, 4012, 4013, 4014, 4017, 4018, 4019, 4020, 4021, 4022, 4030, 4031, 4032, 4034, 4035, 4036, 4037, 4051, 4053, 4054, 4055, 4059, 4060, 4061, 4064, 4065, 4066, 4067, 4068, 4069, 4070, 4073, 4074, 4075, 4076, 4077, 4078, 4101, 4102, 4103, 4104, 4105, 4106, 4107, 4108, 4109, 4110, 4111, 4112, 4113, 4114, 4115, 4116, 4117, 4118, 4119, 4120, 4121, 4122, 4123, 4124, 4125, 4127, 4128, 4129, 4130, 4131, 4132, 4133, 4151, 4152, 4153, 4154, 4155, 4156, 4157, 4158, 4159, 4160, 4161, 4163, 4164, 4165, 4169, 4170, 4171, 4172, 4173, 4174, 4178, 4179, 4183, 4184, 4205, 4207, 4208, 4209, 4210, 4211, 4212, 4213, 4214, 4215, 4216, 4217, 4218, 4220, 4221, 4223, 4224, 4225, 4226, 4227 …

Based on the government plan feed, which may contain errors. Confirm on the retailer's website.

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Related prices in this snapshot: Energex EV yearly cost · Queensland off-peak times · Nectr price review · AGL plans in Queensland.

Common questions

Who is the cheapest electricity retailer on Energex?

27 retailers sell plans on Energex. The cheapest for a home using 12 kWh a day is Nectr (Nectr Home Buzz TOU - October 2026) at about $1,393 a year; the typical retailer's cheapest plan costs $1,685.

What are Energex's off-peak times?

On Energex's time-of-use plans, the most common peak time is 4pm–9pm and the most common off-peak (cheapest) time is 11am–4pm, across 260 plan versions. Times vary by plan, so check the plan's rate card.

What areas does Energex cover?

Energex covers South-east Queensland: Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich and Logan. It covers 201 postcodes in the government data, such as 4000, 4005, 4006, 4007, 4008.

Can I choose my network?

No. Energex owns the poles and wires in its area, so you can't switch network, only retailer. The network affects your price because every retailer passes its charges on.