Listed below are electricity retailer’s controlled load 2 rates for households in the ACT, NSW, QLD and TAS. There are no controlled load 2 tariffs in the other states and territories.Controlled Load 2 Rates are the amount you pay per kWH for appliances that are on dedicated circuits connected as a Controlled 2 Load. For residential properties this can include pool pumps, in-floor heating and occasionally hot water heating (if longer heating hours are required than controlled load 1 provides).
Controlled Load 2 Rates vary depending on;
1. The electricity network region you are connected to.
2. The electricity retailer who you buy power through.
Here’s how to find the best deal. A low controlled load 1 rate is important, but you also need to consider the other usage rates, daily supply charges (and feed-in tariffs if you have solar). WATTever’s comprehensive electricity comparison makes it easy to get it right because it includes all this information.
View Controlled Load 1 Rates comparison here.
View Controlled Load 3 Rates comparison here.
Select your State/Territory:
Ausgrid Network Electricity Controlled Load 2 Rates – Tariff EA040 (Sydney, Central Coast, Hunter Region and Newcastle)
Endeavour Energy Network Electricity Controlled Load 2 Rates – Tariff N54 (Western Sydney, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands and Illawarra)
Essential Energy Network Electricity Controlled Load 2 Rates – Tariff BLNC2AU (Regional NSW)
Energex Network Electricity Controlled Load 2 Rates – Tariff 33 (South East Queensland)
Ergon Network Electricity Controlled Load 2 Rates (Regional Queensland)
| # | Retailer Plans (linked) | |
|---|---|---|
| GloBird Energy GloSave | $0.192 | |
| GloBird Energy Combo | $0.196 | |
| QEnergy Home Your Way | $0.212 | |
| Ergon Energy Standard Contract (Tariff 11) | $0.212 | |
| Ergon Energy Standard Contract (Tariff 12A) | $0.212 | |
| Ergon Energy Standard Contract (Tariff 14) | $0.212 |
Australian Capital Territory Electricity Controlled Load 2 Rates – Tariff 070
Tasmania Electricity Controlled Load 2 Rates – Tariff 61
| # | Retailer Plans (linked) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Energy 1st Saver | $0.134 | |
| Future X Power Flexi Saver | $0.137 | |
| 1st Energy 1st Plus | $0.141 | |
| 1st Energy 1st Solar Bonus | $0.141 | |
| Aurora Energy Standing Offer | $0.141 | |
| Future X Power Standing Offer | $0.141 |
Please note the following about the information below:
1. Controlled Load 2 Rates shown include GST and all available discounts.
2. Daily charges relating to controlled load or dedicated circuits are not shown on this page.
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