Note: This is a trial two-way tariff and is limited to ~5,000 customers across all retailers. A tariff change request does not guarantee your switch. Amber will submit change requests in order of receiving them.
Who is this tariff good for?
96200 offers an extra 12.2c/kWh on top of the wholesale feed-in price for electricity exported between 5pm–8pm, every day during November–March. This makes it a strong option if:
- ✅ You have battery energy left to export in the evening during summer
- ✅ You use plenty of power or charge an EV in the evening during winter
Worth thinking about if:
- ❓ You export a lot at midday in April–October and can’t curtail your solar
How does this compare to my current tariff?
Amber passes through network tariff costs directly. Network tariff costs impact what you pay / earn on top of wholesale prices at Amber. The Live Prices screen will reflect your network tariff.
You can find your network tariff in the Settings tab, under Tariff Information
96200 (Trial two-way tariff) vs. 6900 (ToU)
If you have capacity to export in the evening during November–March, there is a strong case for switching
| Season | Usage rates | Feed-in rates |
|---|---|---|
| Nov–Mar | Roughly the same, with different peak and off-peak windows | Significant upside: bonus 12.20c/kWh on exports from 5pm–8pm |
| Apr–Oct | No peak period on 96200, making evening imports cheaper | 2.21c/kWh export charge from 11am–1pm |
96200 vs. 3900 (Demand)
The main draw: no demand charge. Switching to 96200 removes 3900’s demand charge, which applies all year.
If you have capacity to export in the evening during November–March, there is a strong case for switching
| Season | Usage rates | Feed-in rates |
|---|---|---|
| Nov–Mar | Generally higher on 96200 if you currently avoid demand charges | Significant upside: bonus 12.20c/kWh on exports from 5pm–8pm |
| Apr–Oct | No peak period on 96200, but evening usage rates are still higher than 3900. Savings depend on the demand charges you avoid | 2.21c/kWh export charge from 11am–1pm |
What’s the catch?
The main trade-off is the 2.21c/kWh export charge from 11am–1pm in April–October. Even so, our analysis found most customers were still better off on 96200.
The biggest catch is that the trial is capped at around 5,000 households across all retailers, so not every request will be accepted.
Things to consider before switching
- You can request to opt out at any time. Contact Amber to request a switch to another eligible network tariff (6900 or 3900)
- This is a trial. Participation requires Energex’s acceptance and agreement to its data-sharing and customer engagement conditions. The trial is scheduled to end on 30 June 2027, but Energex may extend or end it early. Once the trial ends, you’ll be moved back to an available Energex residential tariff (6900 or 3900). Review the full trial terms before requesting a switch
- The reward and charge apply in different seasons. There is no network export reward during April–October, when the 11am–1pm export charge applies
How do I join?
If you're eligible, you can now request a tariff change in the Amber app, under Settings -> Explore other tariffs
You can also email info@amber.com.au and write: 'Please update my tariff to Energex 96200'.
96200 network tariff rates
| Price component | Time (every day) | Nov–Mar | Apr–Oct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak import | 5pm–8pm | 19.53 c/kWh | No peak period |
| Shoulder import |
Nov–Mar: midnight–9am, 3pm–5pm, 8pm–midnight; Apr–Oct: midnight–9am, 3pm–midnight |
6.07 c/kWh | 6.07 c/kWh |
| Off-peak import | 9am–3pm | 0.43 c/kWh | 0.43 c/kWh |
| Export reward | 5pm–8pm | 12.20 c/kWh | 0.00 c/kWh |
| Export charge (shown as negative) | 11am–1pm | 0.00 c/kWh | -2.21 c/kWh |
| Export at other times | All other export times | 0.00 c/kWh | 0.00 c/kWh |
| Daily network supply | Daily | 65.10 c/day | 65.10 c/day |
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