1st Energy

1st Opal, Residential - Time of Use with Controlled Load

Electricity in Victoria, AusNet Services (electricity) network. Market offer.

Estimated a year
$2,044
About a quarter
$511
With conditional discounts
$1,942

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

Current prices

Rates and fees, including GST
ChargePrice incl. GSTApplies to
Controlled load usage 18.92c/kWh Controlled Load
Solar feed-in tariff 0.5c/kWh Current FIT policy
Daily supply charge 110.44c/day Period
Usage (shoulder) 41.03c/kWh every day 16:00 to 21:00
Usage (shoulder 2) 19.47c/kWh every day 21:00 to 00:00; every day 00:00 to 11:00
Usage (shoulder 3) 15.07c/kWh every day 11:00 to 16:00
How the estimate is worked out
  • Daily supply charge for 365 days$403.11
  • Shoulder usage, 4,000 kWh (100%)$1,641.20

Assumptions:

  • Time-of-use split: 100% shoulder wherever the plan has those windows. Change the split if you know your own pattern.
  • 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.
  • Conditional discounts (for example paying on time) are not included in the main figure. They are shown separately.

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.
  • This plan also has Shoulder 2, Shoulder 3 rate windows. We assumed none of your usage falls in them.

Calculation version 1.0.0.

Discounts

  • 5% 5% Pay on time discount off usage and supply charges (conditional: only if you pay on time)

Solar

This plan pays a retailer feed-in tariff of 0.5c/kWh for energy you export.

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 5 business days prior to the variation applying.
When it ends
Your contract continues until terminated by you or us in accordance with our terms and conditions.

Who can sign up:

  • This offer is available to customers within the AusNet Services distribution zone with the applicable network tariff and meter configuration.
Other fees the provider may charge
  • $15.00: cheque dishonour: Cheque dishonour fee Additional fees may apply. For more information, please call 1300 426 594.
  • $7.50: dd dishonour: Direct debit dishonour fee
  • $2.70: payment processing: May apply for over the counter payments made at an Australia Post outlet
  • $2.15: other: Charged for providing a paper bill
Tariff type
time of use
Payment options
paper bill
Billing
monthly
  • Controlled load available

Price history

One price recorded so far, effective 30 June 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)
Last checked
6 October 2026
Plan ID
1ST764166MR@VEC
Official provider
1st Energy website

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Plan terms as published

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.