Review of Qld power tariff reforms begins Electricity reforms in Queensland will be phased in from 2014, the state's energy minister says. ERGON Energy has begun a review of electricity pricing in Queensland, with tariff reforms due to be phased in from 2014. Earlier this year the government proposed scrapping uniform tariffs to entice greater competition and merge government-owned retailers Energex and Ergon. It's hoped the merging would save $580 million over seven years and reduce duplication of infrastructure. Queensland Energy Minister Mark McArdle announced on Saturday that Ergon Energy had begun a review of power tariffs. Restructured tariffs will commence in 2014-15, with further tariff reforms to be brought in over the 2015-2020 period. Mr McArdle also urged Queenslanders and interest groups to get involved with the review. "It makes sense that we now need to reconsider these tariffs so they better reflect the needs of Queenslanders," he said. He says reforms will give customers more options and encourage electricity use to off-peak times. Representatives from Ergon Energy, Energex, the Queensland Competition Authority, Treasury and Mr McArdle's department will provide oversight of the tariff reforms. The Greens have criticised the absence of a representative from the solar industry in the group. "Solar is the elephant in the room in the energy debate," a spokesman said. They are not making room in the working group for this important new industry player. Electricity prices will rise by about $260 a year for the average household from Monday under a ruling by the Queensland Competition Authority.