Electricity Comparison Tasmania
Electricity comparison Tasmania starts with your tariff number, usage pattern, controlled load and concession eligibility. Compare electricity plans Tasmania-wide against OTTER-approved Aurora standing offer prices, then check market offers, time-of-use rates and solar feed-in credits.
Electricity comparison Tasmania: how the market works
Regulated standing offers
OTTER approves maximum standing offer prices for regulated offer electricity retailers on mainland Tasmania and Bruny Island. Aurora Energy is the main regulated retailer.
Smaller retail market
Tasmania has fewer active retailers than larger mainland states. Compare supply charges, Tariff 31 usage, controlled load rates, time-of-use plans and solar export rates before switching.
Tasmanian electricity distribution networks
Your network affects outages, connections and tariff structures. Tasmania has one main electricity distributor, with embedded networks creating separate billing arrangements in some sites.
TasNetworks
Mainland Tasmania and Bruny Island
TasNetworks is Tasmania's electricity transmission and distribution network service provider and manages poles, wires, connections and outage response.
Basslink and interconnection
Tasmania to Victoria interconnector
Tasmania is part of the National Electricity Market and can import or export electricity through Basslink, which affects wholesale market dynamics.
Embedded networks
Apartments, parks and private sites
Some customers receive itemised bills through an embedded network operator, which can affect retailer choice and concession application pathways.
Current Tasmania Default Market Offer (DMO) status and regulated tariffs
Tasmania has no AER Default Market Offer reference price. Use OTTER-approved standing offer prices as the practical benchmark when comparing cheap electricity TAS offers.
| Framework | Tariff | Daily supply | Usage rate | Basis | Comparison note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AER Default Market Offer | Not applicable in Tasmania | No TAS Default Market Offer (DMO) | N/A | N/A | The AER Default Market Offer (DMO) applies in NSW, South Australia and South East Queensland, not Tasmania. |
| OTTER approved standing offer | Tariff 31 residential light and power | 139.7343c/day | 29.0535c/kWh | Most common residential tariff, GST inclusive | Approved 2025-26 standing offer price for Aurora Energy residential customers. |
| OTTER approved standing offer | Tariff 41 residential heating and hot water | 21.2971c/day | 19.8304c/kWh | Controlled heating and hot water, GST inclusive | Common add-on tariff for eligible electric hot water or heating loads. |
| OTTER approved standing offer | Tariff 93 residential time of use | 151.1814c/day | Peak 35.4782c/kWh; off-peak 16.6862c/kWh | Time-of-use residential tariff, GST inclusive | Useful benchmark for households with smart meter usage that can shift away from peak times. |
Tasmanian electricity rebates and concessions
Cheap electricity Tasmania comparisons should include concessions. Daily discounts, embedded network rebates and medical concessions can materially reduce the annual bill for eligible households.
Annual electricity concession: daily bill discount for eligible Tasmanian concession card holders
Low-income embedded network electricity rebate: $645.56 for eligible embedded network customers in 2025-26
Medical cooling or heating concession: $193.36 per year from 1 July 2025 for eligible customers with certified medical needs
Life support concession for eligible customers using approved life-support equipment at their principal residence
Heating allowance for eligible pensioners and concession customers who meet Tasmanian Government criteria
Your Energy Support hardship assistance through Aurora Energy for customers struggling to manage electricity bills
Top electricity retailers in Tasmania
Aurora Energy remains the main regulated offer retailer, but customers can compare authorised retailers where offers are available. Check each plan against your tariff mix, controlled load and concession status.
Find cheap electricity TAS options by tariff
Use your bill details to estimate annual usage, compare Tariff 31, heating and hot water rates, solar feed-in credits, time-of-use windows and concessions.
Official sources for Tasmanian electricity comparison
Tasmanian electricity comparison FAQs
What is the best way to compare electricity plans in Tasmania?
Start with your tariff number, annual kWh usage, controlled load, time-of-use pattern, solar feed-in rate and concession eligibility. Compare offers against OTTER-approved Aurora standing offer prices rather than the AER Default Market Offer (DMO), because the DMO does not apply in Tasmania.
Does the Default Market Offer apply in Tasmania?
No. Tasmania does not use the AER Default Market Offer. The Office of the Tasmanian Economic Regulator approves maximum standing offer prices for regulated offer electricity retailers on mainland Tasmania, including Bruny Island.
Who is Tasmania's electricity distributor?
TasNetworks is the main electricity transmission and distribution network business for mainland Tasmania and Bruny Island. Your retailer sends the bill, but TasNetworks manages the poles, wires, connections and outages.
Can Tasmanian renters switch electricity providers?
Usually yes if the account is in your name and your address is supplied by an authorised retailer. Embedded networks, lease arrangements or site-specific billing can limit choice, so check the bill and meter setup first.
Which electricity retailers operate in Tasmania?
Aurora Energy remains the main regulated retailer, but Tasmanian customers can also compare AER-authorised retailers such as 1st Energy, CovaU Energy, Energy Locals, Future X Power, Momentum Energy and others where available.