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Brisbane's deregulated electricity market means south-east Queenslanders can choose from over 15 retailers. The average household bill is $1,640/year — but the cheapest plans come in around $1,400 with the right retailer.
Single-rate tariff, Energex distribution zone. 4,800 kWh/year. South-east Queensland has a single distribution network (Energex), which makes comparing plans straightforward — no zone-vs-zone rate differences to worry about.
Rates from Energy Made Easy June 2026. QLD's regional electricity market (outside SEQ) operates differently — this page covers the Energex distribution zone only.
Brisbane gets 280+ sunny days a year. A 6.6kW solar system in Brisbane produces about 9,500 kWh/year — nearly double the typical household consumption. With feed-in tariffs at 5-10c/kWh, the economics strongly favor maximizing self-consumption (running appliances during the day) over exporting. The best electricity plan for a Brisbane solar household is often the one with a lower usage rate and a moderate feed-in tariff, since you will consume most of what you generate. Alinta Energy and Red Energy both offer competitive solar plans in the Energex zone.