Brisbane, QLD energy comparison
Compare electricity providers in Brisbane using your postcode, Energex network, meter type, electricity usage and estimated annual cost.
Last updated: June 2026 Reviewed by: Alan Brown - Energy Comparison Content Reviewer, View reviewer profile
Current comparison snapshot
Use estimated annual cost and the reference-price comparison as a starting point. Your actual bill depends on your usage and tariff.
| Provider | Plan | Network | Estimated annual cost | Reference-price comparison | Suitable for | Plan details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AER Reference Benchmark | 2026–27 Default Market Offer | Energex | $1,988 per year, including GST, based on annual usage of 4,600 kWh | Official reference price—0% above or below benchmark | Comparing Brisbane residential market offers | View BPID |
| Red Energy | Eligible address-specific electricity offer - confirm current availability | Energex | Personalised estimate required | Compare against the applicable regulated benchmark | Eligible households comparing current electricity offers | Check availability through Connect Market |
| ENGIE | Eligible address-specific electricity offer - confirm current availability | Energex | Personalised estimate required | Compare against the applicable regulated benchmark | Eligible households comparing current electricity offers | Check availability through Connect Market |
| Energy Locals | Eligible address-specific electricity offer - confirm current availability | Energex | Personalised estimate required | Compare against the applicable regulated benchmark | Eligible households comparing current electricity offers | Check availability through Connect Market |
| BlueNRG | Eligible address-specific electricity offer - confirm current availability | Energex | Business quote required | Compare against the applicable regulated benchmark | Eligible small and medium businesses | Check availability through Connect Market |
The $1,988 annual reference price applies to a residential customer using 4,600 kWh per year on a flat-rate tariff in the Energex distribution area. It is a comparison benchmark and not a prediction of your actual bill. Your cost will depend on your electricity usage, meter, tariff and retailer rates. Effective 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
Your location matters
Your distributor owns the local poles and wires. Your retailer sends your bill and sells your electricity plan.
Serves Brisbane and South East Queensland. Confirm the distributor shown on the property electricity bill before comparing plans.
Outages and emergencies: Emergencies and fallen powerlines: 13 19 62; loss of supply: 13 62 62
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Provider overview
Provider and plan availability depends on your postcode, distribution network, meter type and eligibility.
Connect Market can help eligible customers compare selected plans from these providers.
Electricity offers may be available for eligible Queensland addresses through Connect Market. Current plans, prices and eligibility depend on the property address, network and meter.
May suit: Customers comparing address-specific offers, estimated annual cost and plan conditions.
Electricity offers may be available for eligible Queensland addresses through Connect Market. Current plans, prices and eligibility depend on the property address, network and meter.
May suit: Customers comparing address-specific offers, estimated annual cost and plan conditions.
Electricity offers may be available for eligible Queensland addresses through Connect Market. Current plans, prices and eligibility depend on the property address, network and meter.
May suit: Customers comparing address-specific offers, estimated annual cost and plan conditions.
Business electricity offers may be available for eligible Queensland small and medium businesses through Connect Market. Availability and prices must be confirmed for the property.
May suit: Small and medium businesses seeking an address-specific electricity quote.
These providers are not currently included in Connect Market's comparison panel. Availability should be confirmed using Energy Made Easy or directly with the retailer.
AGL may offer electricity plans in Queensland. Check current availability, estimated annual cost and plan conditions directly or through Energy Made Easy where available.
Availability: Subject to postcode, network, meter type and eligibility.
Origin Energy may offer electricity plans in Queensland. Check current availability, estimated annual cost and plan conditions directly or through Energy Made Easy where available.
Availability: Subject to postcode, network, meter type and eligibility.
EnergyAustralia may offer electricity plans in Queensland. Check current availability, estimated annual cost and plan conditions directly or through Energy Made Easy where available.
Availability: Subject to postcode, network, meter type and eligibility.
Alinta Energy may offer electricity plans in Queensland. Check current availability, estimated annual cost and plan conditions directly or through Energy Made Easy where available.
Availability: Subject to postcode, network, meter type and eligibility.
Powershop may offer electricity plans in Queensland. Check current availability, estimated annual cost and plan conditions directly or through Energy Made Easy where available.
Availability: Subject to postcode, network, meter type and eligibility.
Households and businesses in Brisbane can usually choose an electricity retailer, while the electricity distributor is determined by the property address. The distributor maintains the local poles and wires. The retailer sets the plan rates, manages the account and sends bills.
Brisbane properties are generally connected to Energex. Electricity usage can vary significantly with air conditioning, pools, solar and electric hot water, so compare plans using actual consumption and the correct tariff.
Use a recent electricity bill when comparing plans. Check the estimated annual cost, daily supply charge, usage rates, tariff type, discounts, payment conditions, fees and contract terms. Customers with solar, controlled load, electric vehicles or time-of-use meters should compare plans using their actual usage pattern.
The Australian Energy Regulator sets a Default Market Offer for the Energex network. It is a regulated safety-net and comparison benchmark, not necessarily the cheapest plan. Confirm the current benchmark and compare the complete estimated annual cost.
Renters with an individually metered connection can usually choose their electricity retailer. Some apartment buildings, retirement villages and other developments operate embedded networks, which may limit retailer choice. Confirm the metering arrangement before comparing plans.
For Energex emergencies or fallen powerlines call 13 19 62. For loss of supply call 13 62 62. Retailers generally cannot restore a local network outage. Call 000 for a life-threatening emergency and keep well away from fallen powerlines.
Electricity offers can vary by postcode, distributor, meter, tariff and eligibility. Enter the property details to check plans available through Connect Market’s comparison panel, then review the current plan document before switching.
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Common questions
Start with your postcode, recent electricity bill, meter type and annual usage. Compare estimated annual cost, supply charges, usage rates, discounts, fees and contract conditions before choosing a plan.
Brisbane is served by the Energex electricity distribution network as part of South East Queensland.
Your retailer sells the electricity plan, manages the account and sends bills. Your distributor owns and maintains the local poles and wires and responds to outages and electrical hazards.
The Australian Energy Regulator Default Market Offer applies as a regulated safety-net price and market-offer comparison benchmark for the Energex area in South East Queensland.
Renters can usually choose their electricity retailer when the property has an individually metered connection. Customers in embedded networks may have fewer retailer choices.
Switching retailers normally does not interrupt electricity supply because the local distributor continues delivering electricity through the same network.
For Energex emergencies or fallen powerlines call 13 19 62. For loss of supply call 13 62 62.
Compare the complete estimated annual cost, not only the feed-in tariff. Check usage rates, supply charges, export rates, limits and eligibility requirements.
No. Connect Market compares providers and plans available through its comparison panel. Other providers and plans may be available in the market.
Contact the retailer first and ask it to resolve the issue. If the matter remains unresolved, contact the energy ombudsman or consumer-assistance service responsible for your state or territory.
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