Cheapest energy plans in Hobart

Hobart energy facts

Hobart (7000) is a suburb in Tasmania. Electricity connections in Hobart are managed through TasNetworks. Households in Hobart can compare electricity plans, review available rebates and explore energy options from participating retailers.

Suburb

Hobart

Postcode

7000

State

Tasmania

Electricity Distributor

TasNetworks

Key facts about energy in Hobart, TAS

Hobart is on the TasNetworks network in Tasmania. The residential electricity market is regulated — Aurora Energy is the sole residential electricity retailer, supplying customers under the Aurora Energy regulated tariff (Tariff 31/41). Average household bills are $1,990 per year.

Switch energy in Hobart in 3 easy steps

1. Enter your Hobart postcode — we pull every plan available on the TasNetworks network at your address.
2. Compare live offers — see real TAS prices from 2 retailers, ranked cheapest first.
3. Switch & start saving — pick a plan; your new retailer handles the transfer with TasNetworks. No interruption to supply.

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The energy market in Hobart, TAS

Hobart residential electricity is supplied by Aurora Energy under a regulated tariff. Savings come from picking the right tariff structure (Tariff 31 vs Tariff 41/93) and from heating efficiency, not from switching retailer. Electricity in Hobart is delivered over the TasNetworks distribution network in the Greater Hobart region, with retail pricing benchmarked against the Aurora Energy regulated tariff (Tariff 31/41) set by the Tasmanian Economic Regulator.

Tasmania runs on hydro power and households use roughly 30% more electricity than the mainland average due to long, cold winters. Average residential bills in TAS sit around $1,990/yr, but the cheapest market offers for Hobart addresses (including postcode 7000) start near $1,820/yr — a typical saving of $220.

Energy retailers in TAS

Tasmania residential electricity is supplied by Aurora Energy on a regulated tariff. Competitive offers in Hobart exist for gas and large-business electricity.

Rebates and concessions in TAS

Hobart households may be eligible for the following TAS rebates and concessions, applied directly to your bill. Claim them whichever plan you are on.

What we compare for Hobart

• Residential electricity on the TasNetworks network (single rate, time-of-use & controlled load)
• Natural gas plans available to Hobart addresses
• Solar feed-in tariffs for Hobart rooftop solar households — see solar in Hobart
• Small-business energy plans across Greater Hobart

Australian energy glossary

Default Market Offer (DMO)

The maximum standing-offer price retailers can charge residential customers in NSW, South East QLD, SA and the ACT, set annually by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER).

Victorian Default Offer (VDO)

Victoria's equivalent of the DMO, set by the Essential Services Commission (ESC).

Distribution Network Service Provider (DNSP)

The company that owns and operates the poles and wires in your area (e.g. Ausgrid, Energex, Powercor). You cannot choose your DNSP — it is determined by your address.

Feed-in tariff (FiT)

The per-kWh credit a retailer pays for solar electricity exported back to the grid.

Standing offer

The default, regulated-cap plan a retailer must offer customers who haven't chosen a market offer — usually the most expensive plan.

Market offer

A competitively priced retail plan, typically priced below the standing offer.

Hobart energy FAQs

Who supplies electricity to Hobart, and is the market open?

No — Hobart residential electricity is not deregulated. Aurora Energy is the sole residential electricity retailer, supplying customers on the TasNetworks network under the Aurora Energy regulated tariff (Tariff 31/41). Hobart residential electricity is supplied by Aurora Energy under a regulated tariff. Savings come from picking the right tariff structure (Tariff 31 vs Tariff 41/93) and from heating efficiency, not from switching retailer.

How much can Hobart households realistically save?

Savings from switching retailer in Hobart are modest — typically $220/yr or less — because the Tasmania residential market is regulated. The bigger wins are tariff optimisation, claiming the Tasmanian Electricity Concession (~$615/yr for concession card holders), and improving solar feed-in returns.

What rebates and concessions are available in TAS?

Hobart residents may be eligible for the Tasmanian Electricity Concession (~$615/yr for concession card holders). Rebates are paid directly off your power bill once you apply through your retailer or the TAS Government, and they stack on top of any savings from switching plan.

What is the Aurora Energy regulated tariff (Tariff 31/41) and why does it matter in Hobart?

The Aurora Energy regulated tariff (Tariff 31/41) is the maximum standing-offer price retailers can charge Tasmania residential customers, set each year by the Tasmanian Economic Regulator. Any plan priced below the Aurora Energy regulated tariff (Tariff 31/41) for the TasNetworks network is a genuine saving for Hobart customers.

How long does it take to switch energy retailers in Hobart?

Switching takes about 5 minutes online and the transfer completes at your next meter read (typically 1–3 months). Your new retailer notifies TasNetworks for you — there is no interruption to power or gas supply and no technician visit for Hobart addresses.