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    Energex Electricity Network

    Energex is the electricity distribution network operator for south-east Queensland, servicing Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, and surrounding regions. It is a government-owned corporation responsible for the safe delivery of electricity across the region.

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    Service area

    Energex services South-East Queensland including Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba.

    The following suburbs in our database are serviced by the Energex network:

    Gold Coast

    Sunshine Coast

    What does Energex do?

    Energex is responsible for maintaining and operating the electricity distribution infrastructure — including the poles, wires, transformers, and meters — that delivers electricity to homes and businesses in its service area. As a distributor, Energex does not sell electricity plans or set energy prices for consumers.

    Your electricity retailer (the company you pay your bills to) purchases electricity from the wholesale market and transmits it through the distribution network managed by Energex. The distribution charge — sometimes called the network charge — forms part of your electricity bill and covers the cost of maintaining this infrastructure.

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    Electricity retailers in the Energex area

    The following electricity retailers offer plans to consumers connected to the Energex network. You can freely choose and switch between these retailers.

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    How switching retailers works

    Switching electricity retailers in the Energex network area is straightforward. Your distributor stays the same — only the company you pay your bill to changes. Supply is not interrupted during the switch.

    1. 1Compare electricity plans available in your postcode.
    2. 2Choose a plan that suits your usage and budget.
    3. 3Sign up online — your new retailer contacts your distributor to arrange the change.
    4. 4Receive a final bill from your old retailer within a few weeks.

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    Frequently asked questions

    • What does Energex do?

      Energex distributes electricity through the local network in south-east Queensland. It is responsible for the poles, wires, and meters, but does not supply electricity plans directly.

    • Which retailers service the Energex area?

      Retailers including AGL, Origin Energy, EnergyAustralia, and Red Energy offer plans in south-east Queensland. You can compare these plans on our comparison tool.

    Last updated: 8 March 2026.