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Compare Gas and Electricity QLD

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Gas and Electricity Suppliers Compared in QLD

Each energy provider in QLD is only able to supply energy to some regions, and therefore , the number of gas and electricity providers that our gas and electricity comparison service compares for you depends on where you live .

Compare Gas and Electricity Plans with Us

Compare & Connect has partnered with some of Australia’s leading gas and electricity providers so you are able to compare gas and electricity deals that are available in QLD in one convenient place. We are proud to be one of Australia's leading platforms , based on number of services processed, for utility and energy comparison and connection.

  • Expert Consultants:
    We have a team of experts who knows the Queensland energy market back to front. So, you can rest assured that you've come to the right place to find the energy plans and prices suited for your household’s needs.
  • Free Service:
    Our quality comparison and connection service is free to use! No catch. We don't mark up the prices on any of the plans we offer. Instead, we'll receive a commission from our gas and electricity partners, at no extra cost to you. While our service is provided to you without charge, you may be subject to charges in relation to your current service, including exit fees. You should check this with your current supplier(s).
  • Impartial
    Although we have corporate relationships with many of Australia's top gas and electricity providers and are owned by Origin Energy Limited, we're impartial when presenting you with information .
  • Transparent and Trustworthy:
    At Compare & Connect we are proud to be a member of the Energy Comparator Code of Conduct (ECCC). Our decision to voluntarily join this code of conduct demonstrates our dedication to accuracy and fairness when presenting information to you.
  • Australian Based:
    Our business began in Australia and continues to be based here, providing expert knowledge to help consumers in Qld stay on top of their gas and electricity bills.

Phone Comparison Available

To compare gas and electricity suppliers , you can click the button below, or if you prefer to speak with one of our Australian-based Energy experts, you can call 1300 818 333

Changing Providers is Effortless

You may be concerned that changing gas and electricity providers will be a hassle, but it definitely isn't! It's super simple because we do it all for you! We will communicate with your current gas and electricity provider to tell them you are leaving, and we also sign you up with your new provider, so that your transition will be as smooth and seamless as possible .

It’s so easy! you can do it.

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List of our active gas and electricity providers in Qld

Our vision is to have a broad range of energy providers under a single roof, to give our customers a wide range of options to choose from . To date we have established relationships with following providers in Qld : Please note available by giving us a call.

providers Name Available via Website Available via Call Centre
1st Energy Yes Yes
ActewAGL Yes Yes
AGL Yes Yes
Alinta Energy Yes Yes
Blue NRG Yes Yes
Dodo Power and Gas Yes Yes
Energy Locals Yes Yes
EnergyAustralia Yes Yes
Lumo Energy Yes Yes
Momentum Energy Yes Yes
Origin Yes Yes
OVO Energy Yes Yes
PacificBlue Yes Yes
Powershop Yes Yes
Red Energy Yes Yes
Tango Energy Yes Yes

We're constantly working towards adding more providers to this prestigious list. We are extremely proud of these partnerships.

*Compare & Connect does not compare all plans in the market.

Electricity Market Competition in Qld

The electricity market in Australia has been undergoing a gradual process of deregulation since the late 1990s. The first stage was to establish a national grid {{citymarketintro4}} in one state to be sold to customers in a different state.

The next step, which occurred sooner in some states, was the splitting up of the state owned monopolies into several competing entities, then privatising them. In an attempt to create a greater level of competition the energy market was separated into two levels

  • Energy Distributors
    Distributors manage the actual delivery of electricity to customers' premises . They own and manage the powerlines and poles, but do not deal directly with customers.
  • Energy Retailers The electricity retailers have all the interactions with the customer. They sell the electricity and manage the billing. Every state has between one and three distributors but up to thirty retailers.

The market in South East Queensland was completely deregulated on 1 July 2016 . This meant that consumers could switch to a provider who had the cheapest electricity prices.

Two electricity distributors supply all of Queensland

  • Energex
    The Energex network distributes electricity in an area covering around 25,000 square kilometres in South East Queensland, which stretches from the border of NSW in the south to Gympie in the north. This covers the major population areas of Brisbane, Ipswich, the Gold and Sunshine Coasts, Redlands, Logan and Moreton Bay.
  • Ergon Energy
    The Ergon Energy network supplies electricity to Queensland including coastal and rural areas and remote communities in outback Queensland and the Torres Strait.

Tips to lower your electricity consumption and lower your bills

Here is a list of easily implemented tips to reduce your electricity consumption

  • Turn your appliances off at the power point when you're not using them.
  • Avoid usage of the clothes dryer. Hang clothes to dry outside or use an indoor clothes rack.
  • Minimise draughts. Stop cold air or hot air getting in or out through the gaps under doors and around windows through the use of gap seal tape and door snakes.
  • A cheap alternative to an electric blanket is a hot water bottle.
  • Instead of turning on the heater, wear warm clothing (booties, warm socks, beanie, jumper).
  • Reduce the use of air conditioning by opening the windows at night-time to let the cool air in, and then shutting them in the morning to keep hot air out.
  • Stop the sun over-heating your home by closing curtains and blinds in the rooms where the sun shines in.
  • Minimise lighting. Use natural light more often, and replace older lights with LED lights.
  • Close doors to areas of the house that you don't use, so you just cool or heat a smaller space.

FAQ about switching gas and electricity providers

Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about what happens once you have completed the comparison process and have made the decision you want to switch gas and electricity providers.

If you change your mind it's okay because your new gas and electricity provider has to give you a ten-day 'cooling-off' period, that means you that have ten days during which you can cancel the process and go back to your old energy provider.
No, Absolutely not! The delivery of actual energy to your house, via the pipes and wires, is all done by an energy distributer (not by your retailer). This distributor will continue to supply gas and electricity to your house after you switch to a different energy retailer. It is the retailer that issues your gas and electricity bills, but they buy energy from the distributor, then resell it to you. You can't buy gas and electricity directly from your distributor, you have to buy it from an energy retailer. You can be certain that your gas and electricity supply will not be interrupted when you switch retailers, because the connection to the distributor continues to be the same as before.
All the 'paperwork' is processed very quickly, usually in under 24 hours. But the switchover can't go ahead until your current provider has sent you your final bill, and that can't be done until a final meter reading has been taken. So, it depends on how soon your next meter reading happens. It could take up to three months.
We'll sign you up with the new energy provider, and we'll also notify your current provider that you're changing providers. The actual switch to the new provider will not happen immediately, though, because the old provider needs to read your meter again, one final time. and then issue you their final bill. Your new provider only begins charging you from the date of the meter reading. the distributor that supplies the energy to your premises will continue to be the same one as it was before the switch.
No. Our service is free to you. Instead, we will be paid a commission by the new gas and electricity provider.While our service is provided to you without charge, you may be subject to charges in relation to your current service, including exit fees. You should check this with your current supplier(s).