Who it is for
Large and very large low-voltage sites. EA314/EA315 are the embedded-network parent versions.
Ausgrid large business tariffs
Ausgrid · EA305, EA314, EA310, EA315 · 2026–27
Large and very large low-voltage sites. EA314/EA315 are the embedded-network parent versions.
Sydney, the Central Coast and the Hunter region.
Compare the large business codes.
The exact 2026–27 network rates sit side by side. Open a code below for the worked example, the charge window and the checks before you change anything.
| Code | What it is | Status | Access | Energy | Demand / capacity | Export | Battery fit |
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| EA305LV 160–750 MWh — SystemLow voltage | Daily access, peak/off-peak energy and a kVA capacity charge. | Available |
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| — | Strong |
| EA314LV 160–750 MWh — Embedded NetworkLow voltage | Daily access, peak/off-peak energy and embedded-network kVA capacity pricing. | Available |
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| — | Strong |
| EA310LV Above 750 MWh — SystemLow voltage | Higher daily access, peak/off-peak energy and a kVA capacity charge. | Available |
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| — | Strong |
| EA315LV Above 750 MWh — Embedded NetworkLow voltage | Higher daily access, peak/off-peak energy and embedded-network kVA capacity pricing. | Available |
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| — | Strong |
What this family covers.
These codes share a charging method. The differences are in the rates, the time bands and who each code is for.
What is on the bill
- Daily access
- Time-of-use energy
- kVA capacity charge
Solar and battery
Solar trims energy. A battery helps the kVA charge only partly — kVA includes reactive power, so fix power factor first.
The codes in detail.
Open a code for its exact rates, the charge window, a worked example and the checks worth running before you change anything.
EA305LV 160–750 MWh — SystemBusinesses connected directly to the low-voltage network using 160–750 MWh a year.
EA305 LV 160–750 MWh — System
Who it’s for
Businesses connected directly to the low-voltage network using 160–750 MWh a year.
What you pay
You pay fixed and energy charges. The bill also uses the highest kVA reading in set periods.
If you get solar
Solar can reduce daytime grid use. If the highest kVA reading occurs after solar output falls, solar alone will not remove it. Solar does not correct poor power factor.
If you get a battery
A battery can reduce the active-power part of the kVA peak. Check power factor before you size it.
Check before you decide
- Confirm this code on a current retailer bill.
- Use 12 months of interval data. Check the time of each billed peak.
- Get kW, kVA and power-factor data from the billing meter.
2026–27 network prices
What it costs, and when
These are the network’s charges only. Your retailer adds its own prices on top.
Peak is 3pm–9pm on working weekdays, November–March and June–August only.
What the network charges
- Access
- 2546.5371 c/day
- Peak energy
- 8.2347 c/kWh
- Off-peak energy
- 1.8459 c/kWh
- Peak capacity
- 57.7962 c/kVA/day
When the rates apply
3pm–9pm on working weekdays in November–March and June–August. All other times.
Illustrative example
Lower EA305 capacity by 50 kVA
- The new rolling maximum is 50 kVA lower.
- The lower value applies for 365 charge days.
- Other charges do not change.
50 kVA × 57.7962 c/kVA/day × 365 days ÷ 100Illustrative network-charge reduction: $10,547.81 a year, excluding GST.This tariff uses the highest qualifying half-hour in the previous 12 months. One lower peak does not remove an earlier maximum. A 50 kW battery does not guarantee a 50 kVA reduction.
Would a battery help?
A guide, not a quote
Strong fit
Peak-kVA control
A controlled battery may reduce the site maximum, but the bill is based on apparent power. Power factor and reactive load can be as important as battery kW.
A battery can reduce these
- The active-power contribution to the measured kVA maximum.
- Peak-period grid energy when the battery discharges at the same time.
- Solar spill that can be stored without sacrificing the required peak reserve.
A battery can’t change these
- Daily access, metering and other fixed charges.
- Reactive-power demand unless the inverter and control design explicitly provide power-factor support.
- A new maximum created after the battery empties or misses dispatch.
You’d need to check
- At least 12 months of interval data, including every billed maximum.
- Demand timestamps, seasonal windows and billing reset rules.
- kW, kVA, kvar and power-factor data at the billing meter.
- Retailer rates plus the network tariff—not a blended cents-per-kWh assumption.
EA314LV 160–750 MWh — Embedded NetworkMain connections for embedded networks at low voltage using 160–750 MWh a year.
EA314 LV 160–750 MWh — Embedded Network
Who it’s for
Main connections for embedded networks at low voltage using 160–750 MWh a year.
What you pay
You pay fixed and energy charges. The bill also uses the highest kVA reading in set periods.
If you get solar
Solar can reduce daytime grid use. If the highest kVA reading occurs after solar output falls, solar alone will not remove it. Solar does not correct poor power factor.
If you get a battery
A battery can reduce the active-power part of the kVA peak. Check power factor before you size it.
Check before you decide
- Confirm this code on a current retailer bill.
- Use 12 months of interval data. Check the time of each billed peak.
- Get kW, kVA and power-factor data from the billing meter.
- Use data from the embedded network parent meter.
2026–27 network prices
What it costs, and when
These are the network’s charges only. Your retailer adds its own prices on top.
Peak is 3pm–9pm on working weekdays, November–March and June–August only.
What the network charges
- Access
- 2546.5371 c/day
- Peak energy
- 8.2347 c/kWh
- Off-peak energy
- 1.8459 c/kWh
- Peak capacity
- 68.7649 c/kVA/day
When the rates apply
3pm–9pm on working weekdays in November–March and June–August. All other times.
Illustrative example
Lower EA314 embedded-network capacity by 50 kVA
- This is an embedded-network parent connection.
- The new rolling maximum is 50 kVA lower.
- The lower value applies for 365 charge days.
50 kVA × 68.7649 c/kVA/day × 365 days ÷ 100Illustrative network-charge reduction: $12,549.59 a year, excluding GST.This tariff uses the highest qualifying half-hour in the previous 12 months. One lower peak does not remove an earlier maximum. Confirm the parent-meter load and power factor.
Would a battery help?
A guide, not a quote
Strong fit
Peak-kVA control
A controlled battery may reduce the site maximum, but the bill is based on apparent power. Power factor and reactive load can be as important as battery kW.
A battery can reduce these
- The active-power contribution to the measured kVA maximum.
- Peak-period grid energy when the battery discharges at the same time.
- Solar spill that can be stored without sacrificing the required peak reserve.
A battery can’t change these
- Daily access, metering and other fixed charges.
- Reactive-power demand unless the inverter and control design explicitly provide power-factor support.
- A new maximum created after the battery empties or misses dispatch.
You’d need to check
- At least 12 months of interval data, including every billed maximum.
- Demand timestamps, seasonal windows and billing reset rules.
- kW, kVA, kvar and power-factor data at the billing meter.
- Retailer rates plus the network tariff—not a blended cents-per-kWh assumption.
EA310LV Above 750 MWh — SystemBusinesses connected directly to the low-voltage network using more than 750 MWh a year.
EA310 LV Above 750 MWh — System
Who it’s for
Businesses connected directly to the low-voltage network using more than 750 MWh a year.
What you pay
You pay fixed and energy charges. The bill also uses the highest kVA reading in set periods.
If you get solar
Solar can reduce daytime grid use. If the highest kVA reading occurs after solar output falls, solar alone will not remove it. Solar does not correct poor power factor.
If you get a battery
A battery can reduce the active-power part of the kVA peak. Check power factor before you size it.
Check before you decide
- Confirm this code on a current retailer bill.
- Use 12 months of interval data. Check the time of each billed peak.
- Get kW, kVA and power-factor data from the billing meter.
2026–27 network prices
What it costs, and when
These are the network’s charges only. Your retailer adds its own prices on top.
Peak is 3pm–9pm on working weekdays, November–March and June–August only.
What the network charges
- Access
- 5118.1674 c/day
- Peak energy
- 6.4889 c/kWh
- Off-peak energy
- 1.6914 c/kWh
- Peak capacity
- 59.5298 c/kVA/day
When the rates apply
3pm–9pm on working weekdays in November–March and June–August. All other times.
Illustrative example
Lower EA310 system capacity by 50 kVA
- This is a system connection above 750 MWh a year.
- The new rolling maximum is 50 kVA lower.
- The lower value applies for 365 charge days.
50 kVA × 59.5298 c/kVA/day × 365 days ÷ 100Illustrative network-charge reduction: $10,864.19 a year, excluding GST.This tariff uses the highest qualifying half-hour in the previous 12 months. One lower peak does not remove an earlier maximum. Model the higher access charge and energy charges separately.
Would a battery help?
A guide, not a quote
Strong fit
Peak-kVA control
A controlled battery may reduce the site maximum, but the bill is based on apparent power. Power factor and reactive load can be as important as battery kW.
A battery can reduce these
- The active-power contribution to the measured kVA maximum.
- Peak-period grid energy when the battery discharges at the same time.
- Solar spill that can be stored without sacrificing the required peak reserve.
A battery can’t change these
- Daily access, metering and other fixed charges.
- Reactive-power demand unless the inverter and control design explicitly provide power-factor support.
- A new maximum created after the battery empties or misses dispatch.
You’d need to check
- At least 12 months of interval data, including every billed maximum.
- Demand timestamps, seasonal windows and billing reset rules.
- kW, kVA, kvar and power-factor data at the billing meter.
- Retailer rates plus the network tariff—not a blended cents-per-kWh assumption.
EA315LV Above 750 MWh — Embedded NetworkMain connections for embedded networks at low voltage using more than 750 MWh a year.
EA315 LV Above 750 MWh — Embedded Network
Who it’s for
Main connections for embedded networks at low voltage using more than 750 MWh a year.
What you pay
You pay fixed and energy charges. The bill also uses the highest kVA reading in set periods.
If you get solar
Solar can reduce daytime grid use. If the highest kVA reading occurs after solar output falls, solar alone will not remove it. Solar does not correct poor power factor.
If you get a battery
A battery can reduce the active-power part of the kVA peak. Check power factor before you size it.
Check before you decide
- Confirm this code on a current retailer bill.
- Use 12 months of interval data. Check the time of each billed peak.
- Get kW, kVA and power-factor data from the billing meter.
- Use data from the embedded network parent meter.
2026–27 network prices
What it costs, and when
These are the network’s charges only. Your retailer adds its own prices on top.
Peak is 3pm–9pm on working weekdays, November–March and June–August only.
What the network charges
- Access
- 5118.1674 c/day
- Peak energy
- 6.4889 c/kWh
- Off-peak energy
- 1.6914 c/kWh
- Peak capacity
- 70.8275 c/kVA/day
When the rates apply
3pm–9pm on working weekdays in November–March and June–August. All other times.
Illustrative example
Lower EA315 embedded-network capacity by 50 kVA
- This is an embedded-network parent connection above 750 MWh a year.
- The new rolling maximum is 50 kVA lower.
- The lower value applies for 365 charge days.
50 kVA × 70.8275 c/kVA/day × 365 days ÷ 100Illustrative network-charge reduction: $12,926.02 a year, excluding GST.This tariff uses the highest qualifying half-hour in the previous 12 months. One lower peak does not remove an earlier maximum. Use the parent-meter load, not one tenant load.
Would a battery help?
A guide, not a quote
Strong fit
Peak-kVA control
A controlled battery may reduce the site maximum, but the bill is based on apparent power. Power factor and reactive load can be as important as battery kW.
A battery can reduce these
- The active-power contribution to the measured kVA maximum.
- Peak-period grid energy when the battery discharges at the same time.
- Solar spill that can be stored without sacrificing the required peak reserve.
A battery can’t change these
- Daily access, metering and other fixed charges.
- Reactive-power demand unless the inverter and control design explicitly provide power-factor support.
- A new maximum created after the battery empties or misses dispatch.
You’d need to check
- At least 12 months of interval data, including every billed maximum.
- Demand timestamps, seasonal windows and billing reset rules.
- kW, kVA, kvar and power-factor data at the billing meter.
- Retailer rates plus the network tariff—not a blended cents-per-kWh assumption.
Questions about large business tariffs.
Short answers to the things people ask before they change a tariff.
What is EA305?
EA305 is the Ausgrid LV 160–750 MWh — System tariff. It is a available low voltage tariff for System-connected low-voltage sites using 160–750 MWh a year. Daily access, peak/off-peak energy and a kVA capacity charge.
What is EA314?
EA314 is the Ausgrid LV 160–750 MWh — Embedded Network tariff. It is a available low voltage tariff for Embedded-network parent connections at low voltage using 160–750 MWh a year. Daily access, peak/off-peak energy and embedded-network kVA capacity pricing.
What is EA310?
EA310 is the Ausgrid LV Above 750 MWh — System tariff. It is a available low voltage tariff for System-connected low-voltage sites using more than 750 MWh a year. Higher daily access, peak/off-peak energy and a kVA capacity charge.
What is EA315?
EA315 is the Ausgrid LV Above 750 MWh — Embedded Network tariff. It is a available low voltage tariff for Embedded-network parent connections at low voltage using more than 750 MWh a year. Higher daily access, peak/off-peak energy and embedded-network kVA capacity pricing.
Can solar or a battery reduce a large business bill?
Solar trims energy. A battery helps the kVA charge only partly — kVA includes reactive power, so fix power factor first. For EA305, the battery signal is strong: A controlled battery may reduce the site maximum, but the bill is based on apparent power. Power factor and reactive load can be as important as battery kW.
How do the large business network charges work?
The charges are Daily access, Time-of-use energy, kVA capacity charge. 3pm–9pm on working weekdays in November–March and June–August. All other times.
Which Ausgrid large business code applies to my site?
Large and very large low-voltage sites. EA314/EA315 are the embedded-network parent versions. The code on your retailer bill is the starting point. Your retailer must confirm any tariff assignment or change.
Are these network prices or retail prices?
Effective 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027. Published network prices exclude GST. These are the network charges only. Your retailer adds its own prices and may package the structure differently.
Reviewed by Mike Anderson · Last verified 7 November 2026
Effective 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027. Published network prices exclude GST. These are network charges only; your retailer adds its own prices.
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