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Farmers have been invited by Ergon Energy to join trials to compare different electricity tariffs
(Photo: Kate Jewell)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

March 22, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

Farmers in regional Queensland have less than a fortnight left to apply to be part of a trial of off-peak and demand-based electricity tariffs.<\/p>\n

Ergon Energy spokesman Brian Elmer said the corporation was recruiting up to 200 farmers to participate in three trials that would help to develop future tariffs for primary producers.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe aim to achieve a diverse and representative selection in each trial group to assist us better understand the potential for offering controlled load and seasonal demand tariffs as an alternative to the current transitional agricultural tariffs that expire in 2020,\u201d Mr Elmer said.<\/p>\n

He said the first trial would involve the use of a controlled load tariff to supply key farm loads, including irrigation pumps and ancillary farm equipment.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe aim is to understand the implications for farms in switching from tariffs with power available 24\/7 to a controlled load tariff with limited hours of supply at a lower price,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor the purposes of this trial, participants will be placed on Tariff 33, an economy tariff used by many households for hot water systems, pool pumps and other equipment that does not need continuous power.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Elmer said the second group would trial the use of Tariff 24, a new seasonal time-of-use demand tariff.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor many primary producers, knowing whether to move to a demand tariff can be difficult because their current billing and metering does not provide enough information for an accurate tariff analysis,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is expected some customers will make immediate savings on this demand tariff but, given the uncertainty, participants in this group will have a safety net to ensure they pay no more than what they would have on their current tariff.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Elmer said the third group would remain on their current tariffs but would receive a free digital electricity meter that records energy consumption and demand in 30 minute intervals.<\/p>\n

\u201cTheir usage data will help Ergon improve its understanding of the load profiles of agricultural customers under current arrangements and also allow for comparisons with the other two trial groups,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Mr Elmer said the first two trials would run until June next year and the third trial until June 2019.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cAll participants will receive a free digital meter and, at completion of the trial, they can choose to receive detailed analysis to help them transition to the most suitable tariff option,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The trials are part of the Government\u2019s $10 million Regional Business Support Package being delivered in conjunction with Energy Queensland, the Queensland Farmers\u2019 Federation, Canegrowers and Cotton Australia.<\/p>\n

Further information about the trials is available from agriculture industry bodies, Ergon or online<\/a><\/p>\n

Application forms must be submitted by April 3.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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