1st Emerald - Single Rate + Controlled Load 1

Electricity in Queensland, Energex network. Market offer.

Estimated a year: $1,454
About a quarter: $363

At 4,000 kWh a year, a reference figure. Includes GST.

Current prices

Rates and fees, including GST
Charge	Price incl. GST	Applies to
Controlled load usage	13.09c/kWh	Controlled Load 1
Solar feed-in tariff	1c/kWh	Feed-in tariff (GST exempt)
Solar feed-in tariff	0.1c/kWh	Feed-in tariff (GST exempt)
Daily supply charge	153.56c/day	Single Rate Tariff Period
Usage	22.33c/kWh	General usage

How the estimate is worked out

Daily supply charge for 365 days$560.49
Usage, 4,000 kWh$893.20

Assumptions:

Usage of 4,000 kWh a year, a reference figure used to compare plans on equal terms.
Usage is spread evenly across the year and across each season.
All prices include GST. Feed-in credits do not attract GST.

Limitations:

This is an estimate. Your actual bill depends on when and how much energy you use, future price changes and whether you meet the plan's eligibility rules.

Calculation version 1.0.0.

Solar

This plan pays a retailer feed-in tariff of 1c/kWh for energy you export. Closed government schemes also listed (not available to new customers): Solar Bonus Scheme Feed-in tariff (GST exempt)

Compare feed-in tariffs · Solar payback estimate

Contract, fees and eligibility

Contract: No fixed term stated
Exit fee: None listed
Price changes: Prices may be varied in line with your terms and conditions. If your charges are increasing we will notify you at least 10 business days prior to the variation taking effect, otherwise we will provide you with notice not later than your next bill.
When it ends: Your contract continues until terminated by you or us in accordance with our terms and conditions

Other fees the provider may charge

$22.96: connection: Connection fee (inc. GST), generally applies for move-in requests
$22.96: disconnection: Disconnection fee (inc. GST), generally applies for move-out requests
$15.00: cheque dishonour: Cheque dishonour payment fee (inc. GST)
$7.50: dd dishonour: Direct debit dishonour payment fee (inc. GST)
$2.15: paper bill: Charged for providing a paper bill
$2.70: payment processing: May apply for over the counter payments made at an Australia Post outlet

Tariff type: single rate
Payment options: paper bill, direct debit, credit card, bpay
Billing: monthly, quarterly
Meter types: Type 6, Type 4, Type 4a

Controlled load available

Price history

One price recorded so far, effective 27 August 2026. History builds as the plan changes.

Changes to this plan

No changes recorded since we started tracking this plan.

Data source

Source: Energy plans: Consumer Data Right (AER)
Record: View the published plan record
Last checked: 6 October 2026
Plan ID: 1ST1161465MRE1@EME
Official provider: 1st Energy website

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Plan terms as published

This offer is available for customers currently taking supply on a corresponding single rate network tariff. For further details on the information presented in this fact sheet, or the terms and conditions of the offer, please visit www.1stenergy.com.au or call 1st Energy on 1300 426 594.