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Our service is free and will compare energy plans from providers in your region so you can start enjoying lower energy bills*.

* Compare & Connect does not compare all energy providers or plans available in Qld (or any market) . The availability of plans are subject to change from time to time. Not all plans that are made available from Compare & Connect providers are compared by Compare & Connect due to area, eligibility, commercial arrangements or availability . We have commercial relationships with all of the suppliers whose products we compare, and the platform is owned by Origin Energy Limited. However, when we provide you with results, they are ranked only based on the price (low to high).
* Not all energy plans compared by Compare & Connect will be available to all customers because some energy special offers and plans are only available via Compare & Connect’s contact centre or website . The energy plans available are only for properties that are located in eligible areas, postcodes and states. For additional information about special offers available in Qld (or any market) via Compare & Connect's contact centre, please get in contact with Compare & Connect's customer service team. More information about how our service works, our market coverage and our commercial relationships is available at this link.

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2 Compare Compare plans from a large range of energy providers to find one that suits .
3 Connect If you find an energy plan you're happy with, continue on and answer a few extra questions to easily connect or energy providers.

Electricity and Gas Suppliers Compared in QLD

Each energy provider in QLD can only supply energy to some regions, therefore , the number of energy providers that our energy comparison service compares for you varies depending on where you live .

Compare Electricity and Gas Plans with Us

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

  • Expert Consultants:
    We have a team of experts who know the Queensland energy market back to front. So, you can be confident that you've come to the right place to find the energy plans and prices suited for your household’s needs.
  • Impartial
    Even though we have corporate relationships with many of Australia's top energy 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). We decided to voluntary join this code of conduct because we are dedicated to presenting information to you with accuracy and fairness.
  • 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 energy bills.
  • Free Service:
    You can use our quality comparison and connection service for free! No catch. We don't mark up the prices on any plans we offer you. Instead, we will receive a commission from our energy 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).

Phone Comparison Available

To compare energy suppliers process, you can click the button below, or you can speak with one of our Australian-based Energy experts, by calling 1300685001

Changing Providers is Effortless

Maybe you are concerned that changing energy providers is going to be a hassle, but it won't be! It's super simple because we do it all for you! We will notify your current energy provider to inform them that you are leaving, and we also sign you up with your new provider, so that your transition is as easy and seamless as can be .

It’s so easy! you can do it.

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  • We've made it simple for you
    Our energy industry experts have done the complicated work of collecting and comparing each suppliers plans .
  • Save time on research
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  • Energy prices have been rising
    It's time for you to compare energy providers and reduce spending on electricity and gas
  • Join thousands of households and start saving
    We've helped many families in QLD save money with cheaper energy, now it's your turn.

List of our active energy providers in Qld

Our vision is to have a broad range of energy providers under the one roof, so that our customers have a wide range of options to choose from . So far, we've successfully established relationships with these providers in Qld : Please note available by phoning us.

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
Powershop Yes Yes
Red Energy Yes Yes
Simply Energy Yes Yes
Tango Energy Yes Yes

We are constantly working towards adding more providers to this our 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 gradually deregulating since the late 1990s. The first step was the establishing of a national electricity network {{citymarketintro4}} in one state to be delivered to customers in different states.

The next step, which occurred sooner in some states than others, was the dividing up of state owned monopolies into competing entities and then privatising them. In an attempt to create more competition the market was divided into two types of entities

  • Energy Distributors
    The distributors manage the delivery of electricity to customers' premises . They own and maintain the powerlines and poles, and don't engage directly with customers.
  • Energy Retailers The retailers sell the electricity to the customers and manage the billing. Each state has between one and three distributors, and up to 30 retailers.

South East Queensland 's energy market was completely deregulated on 1 July 2016 . This meant that, for the first time, customers could change to whichever provider had the cheapest electricity prices.

There are two distributors who supply electricity to Queensland

  • Energex
    The Energex network distributes electricity to premises in a region covering about 25,000 square kilometres in South East Queensland, which stretches from the NSW border to Gympie in the north. Including the major population areas of Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, the Gold and Sunshine Coasts, Redlands and Moreton Bay.
  • Ergon Energy
    Ergon Energy distributes electricity to coastal and rural areas of Queensland and the remote communities in outback Queensland and the Torres Strait.

Tips to reduce your energy consumption to save on your bills

Here is a list of easy to implement ways for reducing your usage of energy

  • Turn off your appliances at the power point when they're not in use.
  • Reduce draughts. Minimise cold air or hot air getting in or out through the gaps under doors or around your windows by using door snakes and gap seal tape.
  • A cheap alternative to an electric blanket is a hot water bottle.
  • Put on warmer clothing, instead of turning on the heater (beanie, warm socks, booties, jumper).
  • Don't use your clothes dryer as often. Instead, hang your clothes to dry outside or alternatively, use an indoor clothing rack.
  • Use less air conditioning by opening your windows in the evening allow the cool air in, then closing them each morning thus keeping the hot air out.
  • Use less lighting through the use of as much natural light as possible and replace older lighting with LED lights.
  • Stop the sun from over-heating your house by closing blinds and curtains in the rooms that are exposed to the heat of direct sunlight.
  • Close doors of rooms that aren't in use, so you only have to heat or cool a smaller space.

FAQ about switching energy providers

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about what happens once you've finished the comparison process and you have made the decision you want to switch energy providers.

If you change your mind, that's okay, your new energy provider provides you ten days of 'cooling-off' period, that means you have ten days during which you can cancel the process and remain with your current energy provider.
Absolutely not! The actual delivery of energy to your house, via the pipes and wires, is done by your energy distributer (not by your energy retailer). That distributor continues to supply energy to your house even after you change over to another energy retailer. It's the retailer that issues your energy bills, but they purchase energy from the distributor and resell it to you. You can't buy energy directly from a distributor, you need to buy it from one of the retailers that resells their energy. You can be confident that when you switch retailers, your energy supply will not be interrupted because the connection to the distributor will continue to be the same as before.
The 'paperwork' is processed very quickly, often in less than 24 hours. But the final switchover will not go ahead until after your present provider has issued you your final bill, and that can't be done until a final meter reading has been taken. Therefore, it depends on how soon your next meter reading is. It could take as long as three months.
We will sign you up with the new energy provider, and we'll inform the current provider that you're leaving them. The actual move over to the new provider won't happen immediately, though, because the current provider needs to do one final meter reading. then issue you their final bill. The new provider starts charging you from the date that the meter is read. the distributor that feeds the energy to your house will continue to be the same one as before the switch.
No. Our comparison and switching service is free to you. Instead, we will receive a commission from your new energy 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).