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NEM Spot Energy Price Tracker

Watch wholesale prices in real time and learn how to automate your usage to avoid spikes and capture low or even negative prices with the Jousto Energy Hub.

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Live spot price

The chart and tables below show the raw wholesale spot price in the National Electricity Market (NEM) — the same rate you’d receive for solar exports if you were selling into the market via a wholesale retailer.

Spot price vs what you pay

Wholesale (spot) price

Updates every 5 minutes based on supply and demand. It can be very low or negative (you’re effectively paid to use energy), and can spike high during rare events.

This is the base rate wholesale retailers (e.g., Amber Electric, LocalVolts) reference for export and usage calculations.

Network charges matter

When buying from the grid, your final rate includes network charges (transmission, distribution, metering) plus retailer fees. These vary by location and tariff type.

Find your network tariffs: South Australia customers can check SA Power Networks (SAPN) tariffs here: SAPN Tariffs & Prices. For other states, see your local distributor’s pricing page.

Automate around the price — with the Jousto Hub

The Jousto Energy Hub + free Jousto Home Assistant Genius include ready-to-go playbooks to:

  • Pause high-load devices during spikes (HVAC, pool pumps, EV charging).
  • Charge batteries / heat water when prices are low or negative.
  • Export stored energy when prices peak to maximise return.
  • Blend solar, battery and TOU windows for “set & forget” savings.

Considering wholesale retailers? Compare models here: Retailer Options • Learn Energy Arbitrage • Understand Solar Curtailment.

Turn live prices into real savings

Start with the Jousto Hub — solar-smart, tariff-aware, and automation-ready.

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