Compare the SEQ commercial energy retailers we shop
Seven SME retailers, four C&I retailers, one Brisbane broker putting them against each other on your bill.
We're paid by the energy retailer when you switch — never by you.
SME retailers — under 100 MWh per year
Below about 100 MWh of annual electricity consumption, retailers quote off published commercial-SME rates. We compare the offers across the panel and put them on a single comparison sheet for you. Here's the panel.
| Retailer | Best fit | Contract terms | Gas | Renewable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Origin Business | Small to mid-size SME | 12 / 24 / 36 mo | Yes — bundle available | Origin Go (5–15% premium) |
| AGL Business | Small SME up to mid-C&I | 12 / 24 / 36 mo | Yes — bundle available | Yes (GreenPower) |
| Momentum Energy | Small SME (<50 MWh) | 12 / 24 mo | No (electricity only in QLD) | Smile Power (100% renewable option) |
| EnergyAustralia | Small SME up to mid-C&I | 12 / 24 / 36 mo | Yes — bundle available | PureEnergy (LGC-surrendered) |
| Powershop | Small SME flat-rate sweet spot | 12 mo, no exit fees | No (electricity only in QLD) | 100% carbon-neutral default |
| Alinta Business | Small SME, simple-flat-rate buyers | 12 / 24 mo | Yes (interstate gas; QLD electricity) | GreenPower add-on |
| Shell Energy SME | Small to mid-SME (10–100 MWh) | 12 / 24 / 36 mo | Yes — bundle in select locations | Carbon-neutral and renewable add-ons |
Origin Business
Strong on hospitality and retail. Default for new-business customers wanting bundled gas + electricity.
AGL Business
Particularly competitive for clinics and offices with steady daytime demand. Bundled gas + electricity often sharper than separate.
Momentum Energy
Owned by Hydro Tasmania. Strong renewable proposition. Often the sharpest flat-rate SME offer for smaller sites.
EnergyAustralia
Wide tariff range, decent for restaurants and clinics. Bundle pricing varies — needs comparison vs separate quote.
Powershop
Owned by Shell. Best for small retail/salons wanting carbon-neutral with no contract lock-in.
Alinta Business
Simple, transparent pricing. Often a competitive challenger for small retail and trades.
Shell Energy SME
Aggressive on mid-SME sites. Often competitive when you're at the upper end of SME but not quite C&I.
C&I retailers — over 100 MWh per year
Above 100 MWh annually, retailers quote on tender. We package your interval meter data, put it to the C&I panel, they bid against each other. The four below cover nearly every C&I quote in SEQ today.
| Retailer | Best fit | Contract terms | Gas | Renewable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SmartestEnergy Australia | Mid-C&I to large industrial | 12 / 24 / 36 mo bid-tendered | Not in QLD currently | 100% renewable supply options |
| Shell Energy C&I | Mid-C&I to large industrial | 12 / 24 / 36 mo bid-tendered | Yes — separate or bundled | GreenPower + LGC options |
| AGL C&I | Mid-C&I to large industrial | 12 / 24 / 36 mo bid-tendered | Yes — separate or bundled | GreenPower options |
| Origin Enterprise | Mid-C&I to large industrial | 12 / 24 / 36 mo bid-tendered | Yes — frequently bundled | Origin Go for Business |
SmartestEnergy Australia
Smarta Switch is in the broker-agreement process with SmartestEnergy (Mandy Cheffirs, channel team). Strong for multi-site retail and warehouses.
Shell Energy C&I
Particularly strong for multi-site portfolios that mix small and large meters. Tendered pricing typically sharper than incumbent rollover.
AGL C&I
Incumbent retailer for many SEQ industrial sites — sometimes still wins the renewal tender, sometimes not. We test the market regardless.
Origin Enterprise
Strong incumbent. Often the lowest gas + electricity bundled tender for sites that buy both at scale.
Quick rule-of-thumb by business size
Cafe · Salon · Boutique retail
10–40 MWh/yr. Usually wins on Momentum or Powershop flat-rate. Origin Business decent for bundled gas where applicable.
Restaurant · Gym · Trade workshop
40–150 MWh/yr. Origin Business or AGL Business if gas is involved. Shell Energy SME competitive for upper-end sites.
Pub · Multi-site retail · Medical centre
100–300 MWh/yr. Tender to C&I panel. SmartestEnergy and Shell C&I usually competitive.
Warehouse · Manufacturer · Hotel
300+ MWh/yr. Full C&I bid-tender. Origin Enterprise or AGL C&I incumbent-vs-challenger dynamic.
Why we don't quote with every retailer
There are 30+ licensed electricity retailers in Australia. We quote with the panel above because they're the ones who:
- Quote commercially in SEQ on contestable contracts
- Have broker channel agreements with us (so we can lodge transfers)
- Honour transparent commission disclosure
- Have proven competitive in our quoting history
If a retailer not on our panel quotes you sharper than what we offer, send their quote — we'll either tell you we can beat it, or tell you it's a good deal and to take it. We're not interested in shopping you to retailers we don't trust to actually deliver.
Network and metering — who else is in the loop
Switching retailer doesn't touch your wires or your meter. Energex stays your network operator across SEQ. Your meter data is supplied by one of the metering providers below — we work with all of them.
Energex
SEQ's electricity distribution network operator. Regulated charges, pass through every retailer at the same rate. Switching never changes this.
Meter data providers
- Yurika — Energex-owned metering. Default for most SEQ commercial sites.
- Powermetric — Independent metering provider. Common on retail and SME upgrades.
- Pluses — Often used for new connections and changeovers.
- Mondo — AusNet-aligned. Less common in SEQ but appears on multi-state portfolios.
We're paid by the energy retailer when you switch — never by you.
When we move your account to a new retailer, that retailer pays us a commission — partly upfront, partly as a trail while you're with them. Your rate is your rate. There's no markup, no broker fee on your invoice, no monthly subscription.
We disclose the commission existence on every quote. If you want to know the exact dollar amount on a deal, ask. We'll tell you.
This is why we win on transparency: we'd rather show you the maths than dress up the savings.
Send us your bill — we'll match you to the right retailer
Drop your most recent electricity or gas bill. I'll come back with what your retailer panel can do, in plain English, usually same day.
We're paid by the energy retailer when you switch — never by you. No obligation, no fee, your details stay with Smarta Switch.
- Usually replied same day
- We handle the switch end-to-end
- No supply interruption
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