Business electricity demand charges are a capacity charge based on a maximum amount of power consumed in a defined period – usually 30 to 60 minutes – during certain time periods or months (e.g. 3:00PM to 9:00PM on business days during in November to March). The demand component is usually charged based on a cents per kWh or kVA per day basis.
Demand Charges vary depending on;
1. The electricity network region you are connected to. There are 15 major electricity networks in Australia.
2. The electricity retailer who you buy power through.
Listed below are electricity retailer’s demand rates for business in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria.
A low demand charge is important, but you also need to consider usage rates (and feed-in tariffs if you have solar) and daily charges to ensure you get the best deal. WATTever’s comprehensive electricity comparison includes all this information for every retailer.
Click here for the latest residential Demand Charges.
Select your State/Territory:
NSW
Ausgrid Network Business Electricity Time Of Use Demand Charges (Sydney, Central Coast, Hunter Region and Newcastle)
Endeavour Energy Network Business Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (Western Sydney, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands and Illawarra)
| # | Retailer Plans (linked) | Tariff Code | Summer Demand Charge | Non-Summer Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi N93 (Business) | N93 | $0.01107 | $0.00336 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi Geelong Cats N93 (Business) | N93 | $0.01107 | $0.00336 | |
| CovaU Freedom N93 (Business) | N93 | $0.01110 | $0.00340 | |
| CovaU Standing Offer N93 (Business) | N93 | $0.01110 | $0.00340 | |
| Elysian Energy Market Single Plan N93 (Business) | N93 | $0.01220 | $0.00370 | |
| Elysian Energy Standing Plan N93 (Business) | N93 | $0.01340 | $0.00410 | |
| CovaU Freedom N92 (Business) | N92 | $0.06170 | $0.01880 | |
| CovaU Standing Offer N92 (Business) | N92 | $0.06170 | $0.01880 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi Geelong Cats N92 (Business) | N92 | $0.06173 | $0.01879 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi N92 (Business) | N92 | $0.06173 | $0.01879 | |
| Elysian Energy Market Single Plan N92 (Business) | N92 | $0.06790 | $0.02070 | |
| Elysian Energy Standing Plan N92 (Business) | N92 | $0.07470 | $0.02270 | |
| GloBird Energy BizSave (Business) | N92 | $0.24200 | $0.08800 |
Essential Energy Network Business Electricity Time Of Use Demand Charges – (Regional NSW)
| # | Retailer Plans (linked) | Max kW Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|
| CovaU Freedom (Business) | $0.07550 | |
| CovaU Standing Offer (Business) | $0.07550 | |
| GloBird Energy BizSave (Business) | $0.27500 |
QLD
Energex Network Business Electricity Anytime Demand Charges – Tariff 7100 (South East Queensland)
| # | Retailer Plans (linked) | Max kW Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Blue NRG Blue 36 (Business) | ||
| Next Business Energy Market Offer (Business) | $0.62320 | |
| Next Business Energy Standing Offer (Business) | $0.62320 | |
| AGL Business Essentials (Business) | $0.68510 | |
| AGL Business Essentials Saver (Business) | $0.68510 | |
| AGL Business Essentials Saver Call Centre (Business) | $0.68510 | |
| AGL Standing Offer (Business) | $0.68510 |
Ergon Network Business Electricity Anytime Demand Charges – Tariff 24 and 41 (Regional Queensland)
| # | Retailer Plans (linked) | Max kW Demand Charge | Summer Demand Charge | Non-Summer Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ergon Energy Standard Contract (Tariff 24) (Business) | $2.96208 | $0.29763 | ||
| Ergon Energy Standard Contract (Tariff 41) (Business) | $0.84426 |
SA
South Australia Business Electricity Anytime Demand Charges – Tariffs BD and MRD
| # | Retailer Plans (linked) | Summer Demand Charge | Shoulder Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alinta Energy Business Advantage (Business) | $0.43300 | $0.21510 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi (Business) | $0.43300 | $0.21510 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi Geelong Cats (Business) | $0.43300 | $0.21510 | |
| Momentum Energy Standing Offer (Business) | $0.43300 | $0.21510 | |
| Elysian Energy Market Single Plan (Business) | $0.48000 | $0.24000 | |
| Elysian Energy Standing Plan (Business) | $0.52000 | $0.26000 |
South Australia Business Electricity Time Of Use Demand Charges – Tariff SBDT
| # | Retailer Plans (linked) | Summer Demand Charge | Shoulder Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi (Business) | $0.21660 | $0.10750 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi Geelong Cats (Business) | $0.21660 | $0.10750 | |
| Momentum Energy Standing Offer (Business) | $0.21660 | $0.10750 | |
| AGL Business Essentials (Business) | $0.41580 | $0.00000 | |
| AGL Business Essentials Saver (Business) | $0.41580 | $0.00000 | |
| AGL Standing Offer (Business) | $0.41580 | $0.00000 |
VIC
AusNet Services Network Business Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (Eastern Victoria)
AusNet Services Network Business Electricity Time Of Use Demand Charges – Tariff NASN21 (Eastern Victoria)
CitiPower Network Business Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (Melbourne CBD and inner suburbs)
CitiPower Network Business Electricity Time Of Use Demand Charges (Melbourne CBD and inner suburbs)
Jemena Network Business Electricity Anytime Demand Charges – Tariff A20D (North West Melbourne)
Jemena Network Business Electricity Time Of Use Demand Charges – Tariff A230 (North West Melbourne)
| # | Retailer Plans (linked) | Max kW Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Tango Energy Business Select (Business) | $0.20020 | |
| Powershop Standing Offer (Business) | $0.20190 | |
| Simply Energy Business Plus PPD 5 (Business) | $0.20236 | |
| Simply Energy Business Stay Plus PPD 6 (Business) | $0.20236 | |
| Simply Energy Standing Offer (Business) | $0.20236 | |
| AGL Business Essentials (Business) | $0.20240 | |
| AGL Business Essentials Saver (Business) | $0.20240 | |
| AGL Business Essentials Saver Call Centre (Business) | $0.20240 | |
| Momentum Energy Flexi Geelong Cats (Business) | $0.20240 | |
| Momentum Energy Move Mate (Business) | $0.20240 | |
| Momentum Energy Self Serve (Business) | $0.20240 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi (Business) | $0.20240 | |
| Momentum Energy Solar Step Up (Business) | $0.20240 | |
| Powerdirect Rate Saver (Business) | $0.20240 | |
| Elysian Energy Market Offer (Business) | $0.21250 | |
| Tango Energy Business Standing (Business) | $0.27280 |
Powercor Network Business Electricity Anytime Demand Charges – Tariff NDD (Western Victoria)
Powercor Network Business Electricity Time Of Use Demand Charges – Tariff NDM (Western Victoria)
United Energy Network Business Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (South Eastern Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula)
United Energy Network Business Electricity Time Of Use Demand Charges – Tariff TOU (South Eastern Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula)
| # | Retailer Plans (linked) | Summer Demand Charge | Non-Summer Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tango Energy Business Select (Business) | $0.57970 | $0.00000 | |
| Powerdirect Rate Saver (Business) | $0.59970 | $0.39960 | |
| Tango Energy Business Standing (Business) | $0.61600 | $0.00000 |
ACT
Australian Capital Territory Business Time Of Use Electricity Demand Charges
| # | Retailer Plans (linked) | Max kW Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|
| ActewAGL ACT 12 Business (Business) | $0.49550 |
Note: Demand Charges shown are per kWh and include GST and all available discounts.
