Energy Cost Increases

These are the charges for my area (SE Qld) that Origin have advised me of:

"Hello Graham.,

Electricity prices are changing – here’s how this affects you

Electricity prices for consumers and businesses are going up on 1 July 2017. We’ve detailed these charges on the next page. So you can see what’s changed - we’ve listed what you pay now compared to the new charges. We’ll also include this information on your first bill after 1 July.

Why are prices increasing now?

The price for the electricity that we buy on your behalf has increased.
The network (the power lines and poles that deliver energy to your home or business) charges are lower this year, and the Queensland government has reduced these even further, but these reductions don’t fully offset the higher electricity generation prices.

This means there is still an increase to the retail price of electricity – which you’ll see on your
electricity bills.

You can still reduce your energy bills

Given the increase, now’s the time to review your overall energy usage. To help you, we’ve pulled together a list of useful energy saving tips and ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ which you’ll find on our website at Originenergy.com.au/qldpricechange

Want to chat about the changes?

If you’d like to speak to someone about these changes, or any aspect of your energy supply, give us a call on 13 24 61. We’re here to help from 7 am to 9 pm weekdays, and 9 am to 5 pm Saturdays."

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