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Post on June 12th, 2015
Fast electricity connection in QLD and Brisbane
Queensland is one of the easiest markets around Australia to find a premium energy supplier to connect your power.
The good news for you if you live in Queensland is that the electricity rates are regulated to ensure competitive rates and savings are passed on to customers. Regardless of which electricity supplier you select for your electricity connection in QLD, you will most often find that they are being supplied by their distributor at the same rate. That means customers have great bargaining power when it comes to finding the best deal.
What will vary between retailers is the percentage discount offered to customers and whether they apply off the total bill or to just your usage rates. The new Power of Choice reforms are helping to make sure electricity consumers have access to the best rates.
How quickly can your electricity and gas be connected in QLD?
The Queensland electricity market is broken up into two distribution zones:
The South Eastern coastal area is looked after by Energex, which is the sole distributor for areas like Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and surrounding suburbs. Under the Energex network in Queensland, it is possible to connect your power within 1-2 business days. At times, it will require a visual inspection if the meter fuse has been removed.
The Ergon network supplies customers in regional Queensland. Most of the state from Cairns to Toowoomba, plus Mount Isa, Rockhampton and St George are all covered by Ergon.
Some businesses and residential locations along the NSW border are also serviced by Essential Energy.
To determine how quickly your power can be connected, call Electricity Wizard on 1300 359 779, and we’ll arrange for your electricity and gas to be connected as soon as possible.
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Process for getting your power connected
Contact Electricity Wizard on 1300 359 779 and press option 3 to connect to the Move In department.
- We will help you find the electricity supplier that best meets your needs and offers you suitable rates and terms and conditions.
- We will then arrange all of your details to be passed through to your chosen retailer to have the power connected on your chosen date.
- Be prepared that you might have to be present for a visual inspection at your new home or business when the distributor comes to connect your meter.
- In many cases, Electricity Wizard is able to organize a power connection in a shorter timeframe than most other brokers as we have direct lines into our preferred supplier’s Move In departments.
- Sit back, relax, and everything will be taken care of.
Electricity and gas connection fees for QLD and Brisbane
The fees for an electricity connection in Queensland will depend on three factors:
- The timeframe you have allocated to move in.
- The distributor that looks after the meters in your area.
- The type of connection. (i.e. Is there a meter currently there, or has it been removed?)
To learn more about how much your electricity and gas connection in QLD will cost, call the Move In department of Electricity Wizard on 1300 359 779 and speak with an energy consultant today. They will explain all the specific fees and charges to get your power connected and find you the most suitable option.
Cooling off period for connection: can I change my mind?
When moving home or business, the legal timeframe required to be given if you change your mind on your new electricity connection in QLD is five business days, during which you may cancel any agreements at no cost to you. We advise you to select the right supplier upfront as it will save you many headaches down the line.
Selecting a supplier for your electricity connection in QLD
With so many suppliers now available in Queensland’s electricity market today, it might seem like a lot of work is needed to make a selection that will benefit you in the long term. But don’t fret—there are a few things you can investigate in order to give you a good idea of whether your supplier will provide you with a plan that’s right for you. To select the energy supplier that best meets your needs in Queensland and Brisbane, there are a few factors that we think you should look at.
Rates
Your usage rates and your supply charge fall into this category, as does the tariff you will be on. Your supply charge is the fee you get charged for having electricity supplied to your home or business. Your tariff is essentially the way that you get charged for your electricity.
There are a few general types of tariffs your plan will fall under, each of which will change your charges. The most common ones are:
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Single rate tariff –
The single rate tariff is just what it sounds like. It’s the one flat rate that your energy use is charged at, regardless of the time you use it. In some circumstances a single rate tariff can be lower than other tariffs, which is beneficial if you use the bulk of your electricity during peak times.
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Time of use tariff –
A time of use tariff means that your electricity will be charged at different rates depending on the time of day. This means you might get charged more during peak electricity use hours (check with your supplier to see when these are), less during off-peak hours (usually overnight), or a middling amount during the shoulder time. The “shoulder” period occurs in between the peak and off-peak, and is usually slightly less than peak.
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Controlled load tariff –
Some appliances that you have in your home are charged their own separate tariff, called a controlled load tariff. These are generally bigger, higher-draw appliances like electric hot water systems, pool pumps, and underfloor heating systems. A controlled load tariff only applies to the one appliance, which will generally have its own meter, and is usually lower than other tariffs
Type of plan
For the most part there will be two general types of electricity plans you’ll find: variable rate plans and fixed rate plans. The majority of plans you’ll look at are variable plans, which means that the usage rate you get charged can go up or down, depending on wholesale energy prices, or at the supplier’s discretion.
A fixed rate plan means you’re locked in to one usage rate for the term of your contract, so it will always remain the same. Fixed rate plans are usually only offered by the larger power companies, so you may not see these types of plans as often as you’d like. However, they can be beneficial as they’ll give you peace of mind that your rate won’t change on you unexpectedly, meaning you get a better way to manage your energy costs.
Discounts
As a way to be seen as offering a better deal, many suppliers offer a number of discounts on their rates or plans. It may be for the simple act of paying your bill on time, every time; or even for things like setting up direct debit for your billing, or opting to switch to email correspondence. This is usually measured in the form of a percentage or credit to your bill.
So check with your supplier about what discounts they offer. But be sure to determine what portion of your bill it’s for, and the length of the discount. Depending on your circumstances, a flat discount rate may work out better than a monetary discount applied to your bill—and a discount that covers the entire term of your contract is always better than one that doesn’t.
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Protection
With the current state of rising utility costs, you want to be sure that your supplier will actually help you save money, when compared to your existing plan. Make sure that your supplier provides you with a cap on rate rises. If not, avoid them at all costs.
Contract length
An electricity plan is a long-term relationship, so make sure you’re not locking yourself into anything you’ll regret. Check to see how long you’re required to stay with your supplier. You might like to compare suppliers and rates every 12 or so months (which we recommend you do), so you want to make sure they aren’t likely to charge any fees for leaving your contract early.
Exit fees/Moving home fees
While you can plan for the future, you can’t base where you live on your electricity plan. To give you more freedom, check to see if your supplier will charge you an exit fee for if you move home or business have to change suppliers—or even if you find a better deal and want to make the switch.
Matching rates
With the number of suppliers active in the electricity market today, this gives you a competitive edge, and a lot of companies these days are willing to match, or even beat, rates set by competing companies. So ask the question when you’re looking around and comparing suppliers. This gives you the opportunity to find a supplier that you prefer, and get a better rate at the same time.
It might all sound like a lot to take in, but the good news is that Electricity Wizard is here to help you. We’ll look at all these factors for you, and answer all questions quickly and easily. We are here so that you can just get on with your move confident you have your hands on a great deal, and can think about more important things.
Connect my power in Queensland!
Call the Moving Homes department on 1300 359 779 now to find the best deal for your new home.
Electricity Wizard can help you find the most suitable electricity supplier and connect your power to ensure that you get not only a good deal today but secure a plan that will meet your needs for the next two years.
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