Compare business solar sponge plans in NSW QLD and SA

Looking to compare small business Solar Sponge Plans?

In 2020, some electricity networks in NSW and Queensland introduced “solar sponge” tariffs for small businesses. These encourage users to ‘soak up’ cheaper power during the day when there is an abundance of solar energy. So these Time Of Use tariffs come with an off-peak period in the middle of the day – from 10am-3pm or even longer.

Solar sponge tariffs can offer substantial savings for non-solar businesses as well as some solar businesses, who can take advantage of the low electricity rates in the middle of the day. We’ve summarised the energy plans currently in New South Wales and Queensland.

Do you need a new meter?

If you have solar, you should already have an interval or smart meter that measures your energy usage in 30 minute increments and you can ask your existing or new retailer to switch to these tariffs. If you only have an accumulation meter, then you will need to contact your retailer to have your meter upgraded. This new meter will likely be a smart meter which updates your usage (and solar export) daily to your retailer, removing the need for meter readers to read your meter every quarter and also giving you access to more detailed usage and solar export data in the retailers online portal.

Want to find the best deals for you?

Low usage rates are important, but to find the best deal for your homes unique energy use, you’ll want to see the cheapest combination of rates, daily charges, controlled load rates and feed-in tariffs (if you have solar). We make it easy to get it right when you compare with WATTever’s comprehensive electricity comparison. You’ll see a personalised cost ranking of all publicly listed electricity plans, based on your energy use to help you make serious savings. We include all retailers, tariff types, discounts, solar feed-in tariffs, input for concessions and more. For extra tips check out our essential guide to comparing electricity properly.

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NSW

Solar Sponge Time Of Use 2 Rate small business tariff (N91) plans for the Endeavour Energy network (Western Sydney, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands and Illawarra)

TOU Periods: High-Season Peak (Nov to Mar) = 4pm-8pm weekdays exc. Public Holidays, Low-Season Peak (Apr to Oct) = 4pm-8pm weekdays exc. Public Holidays, Off-Peak = all other times

Customer Code	Network	Retailer	Tariff Type	Peak TOU	Non Summer Peak TOU	Off-Peak TOU	Daily Charge^	Reference Price *	Max. Discount off Reference Price Sort
BUS001	Endeavour Energy	ActewAGL	Two Rate TOU (5 day)	47.30c	36.30c	31.90c	165.00c	14% less than	1,140
BUS001	Endeavour Energy	CovaU	Two Rate TOU (5 day)	59.42c	48.51c	35.00c	176.00c	3% less than	1,030
BUS001	Endeavour Energy	Next Business Energy	Two Rate TOU (5 day)	42.09c	42.09c	31.12c	108.56c	20% less than	1,200
BUS001	Endeavour Energy	Powershop	Two Rate TOU (5 day)	40.21c	40.21c	31.91c	93.31c	20% less than	1,200
BUS001	Endeavour Energy	Red Energy	Two Rate TOU (5 day)	49.50c	44.55c	24.18c	109.34c	31% less than	1,310
BUS001	Endeavour Energy	AGL	Two Rate TOU (5 day)	59.55c	44.13c	37.14c	158.07c	2% less than	1,020
BUS001	Endeavour Energy	Energy Locals	Two Rate TOU (5 day)	53.68c	42.79c	38.06c	170.49c	1% less than **	1,011
BUS001	Endeavour Energy	ENGIE	Two Rate TOU (5 day)	54.26c	33.67c	31.43c	115.30c	20% less than **	1,201
BUS001	Endeavour Energy	Sumo	Two Rate TOU (5 day)	44.00c	44.00c	34.65c	137.50c	10% less than	1,101

QLD

Solar Sponge Time Of Use small business tariff (6800) plans for the Energex Network (South East Queensland)

TOU Periods: Off-Peak = 9am-4pm, Shoulder = 9pm to 9am and Peak = 4pm-9pm

Customer Code	Network	Retailer	Tariff Type	Peak TOU	Shoulder TOU	Off-Peak TOU	Daily Charge^	Reference Price *	Max. Discount off Reference Price Sort
BUS001	Energex	Powershop	Time Of Use	46.50c	35.10c	28.75c	89.85c	6% less than	1,060
BUS001	Energex	Red Energy	Time Of Use	38.87c	32.51c	30.71c	141.63c	7% less than	1,070
BUS001	Energex	AGL	Time Of Use	49.85c	37.38c	31.14c	160.75c	6% more than	940
BUS001	Energex	Amber	Time Of Use	35.96c	35.96c	35.96c	199.25c	2% more than **	981

Solar Sponge Time Of Use small business tariff (22B) plans for the Ergon Energy Network (Regional Queensland)

TOU Periods: Off-Peak = 9am-4pm, Shoulder = 9pm to 9am and Peak = 4pm-9pm

Customer Code	Network	Retailer	Tariff Type	Peak TOU	Non Summer Peak TOU	Shoulder TOU	Off-Peak TOU	Daily Charge^	Reference Price *	Link to Plans	Max. Discount off Reference Price Sort
BUS001	Ergon Energy	Ergon Energy	Time Of Use	50.15c		36.71c	30.06c	154.31c	N/A

^ Rates shown include GST and all available discounts. Plans are updated weekly from retailer’s Basic Plan Information Documents (BPIDs)/Energy Price Fact Sheets

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