Listed below are electricity retailer’s demand rates for households in the Australian Capital Territory, South Australia and Victoria.
Residential electricity demand charges are a capacity charge based on a maximum amount of electricity consumed in a defined period – usually 30 to 60 minutes – during certain time periods or months e.g. 3:00PM to 9:00PM on work days only 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.
Here’s how to find the best deal. A low demand charge is important, but you also need to consider daily charges, usage rates (and feed-in tariffs if you have solar). WATTever’s comprehensive electricity comparison includes all this information for every retailer.
Select your State/Territory:
Ausgrid Network Electricity Time Of Use Demand Charges (Sydney, Central Coast, Hunter Region and Newcastle)
Endeavour Energy Network Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (Western Sydney, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands and Illawarra)
| # | Retailer Plans (linked) | Summer Demand Charge | Non-Summer Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| ReAmped Energy Market Offer | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi N73 | $0.01107 | $0.00336 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi Geelong Cats N73 | $0.01107 | $0.00336 | |
| CovaU Freedom N73 | $0.01110 | $0.00340 | |
| CovaU Standing Offer N73 | $0.01110 | $0.00340 | |
| Sumo Lite | $0.03850 | $0.01650 | |
| Sumo Saver | $0.03850 | $0.01650 | |
| Sumo Select | $0.03850 | $0.01650 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi Geelong Cats N72 | $0.04496 | $0.01376 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi N72 | $0.04496 | $0.01376 | |
| CovaU Standing Offer N72 | $0.04500 | $0.01380 | |
| CovaU Freedom N72 | $0.04500 | $0.01380 | |
| Red Energy Living Energy Saver | $0.09900 | $0.09900 | |
| Red Energy Qantas Red Saver | $0.09900 | $0.09900 | |
| Red Energy Red Taronga Saver | $0.09900 | $0.09900 | |
| GloBird Energy Combo | $0.22000 | $0.22000 | |
| GloBird Energy Easysave | $0.22000 | $0.22000 | |
| GloBird Energy GloSave | $0.22000 | $0.22000 | |
| GloBird Energy Standing Offer | $0.22000 | $0.22000 |
Essential Energy Network Electricity Time Of Use Demand Charges (Regional NSW)
| # | Retailer Plans (linked) | Max kW Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|
| CovaU Freedom | $0.04350 | |
| GloBird Energy Combo | $0.06600 | |
| GloBird Energy Easysave | $0.06600 | |
| GloBird Energy GloSave | $0.06600 | |
| Red Energy Living Energy Saver | $0.15400 | |
| Red Energy Qantas Red Saver | $0.15400 | |
| Red Energy Red Taronga Saver | $0.15400 | |
| GloBird Energy Standing Offer | $0.23100 |
Energex Network Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (South East Queensland)
| # | Retailer Plans (linked) | Max kW Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|
| AGL Electric Vehicle Plan | $0.26740 | |
| AGL Essentials Plus Online | $0.26740 | |
| AGL Essentials Plus | $0.26740 | |
| AGL Essentials Saver Online | $0.26740 | |
| AGL Essentials Saver | $0.26740 | |
| AGL Seniors Plus Online | $0.26740 | |
| AGL Seniors Plus | $0.26740 | |
| AGL Solar Savers Online | $0.26740 | |
| AGL Solar Savers | $0.26740 | |
| AGL Standing Offer | $0.26740 | |
| Mojo Power Energy without Benefits Solar | $0.08760 | |
| Mojo Power Energy without Benefits | $0.08760 |
South Australia Electricity Anytime Demand Charges
| # | Retailer Plans (linked) | Summer Demand Charge | Non-Summer Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGL Solar Savers Online | $0.31570 | $0.31570 | |
| AGL Solar Savers | $0.31570 | $0.31570 | |
| AGL Standing Offer | $0.31570 | $0.31570 | |
| Alinta Energy No Fuss | $0.43300 | $0.21510 | |
| Alinta Energy Sports Pack | $0.43300 | $0.21510 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi Geelong Cats | $0.46410 | $0.22920 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi | $0.46410 | $0.22920 | |
| Momentum Energy Standing Offer | $0.46410 | $0.22920 |
AusNet Services Network Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (Eastern Victoria)
| # | Retailer Plans (linked) | Summer Demand Charge | Non-Summer Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGL Electric Vehicle Plan | $0.33990 | $0.08500 | |
| Alinta Energy Sports Pack | $0.34100 | $0.08800 | |
| Powershop Lite | $0.34840 | $0.08690 | |
| Powershop Standing Offer | $0.34870 | $0.08690 | |
| AGL Essentials | $0.34940 | $0.08710 | |
| AGL Seniors Plus | $0.34940 | $0.08710 | |
| AGL Essentials Saver | $0.34940 | $0.08710 | |
| Powerdirect Rate Saver | $0.34940 | $0.08710 | |
| Alinta Energy HomeDeal | $0.35200 | $0.08800 | |
| Alinta Energy Standing Offer | $0.35200 | $0.08800 | |
| GloBird Energy EasySave | $0.35200 | $0.08800 | |
| Lumo Energy Basic | $0.35700 | $0.08920 | |
| Lumo Energy Movers | $0.35700 | $0.08920 | |
| Lumo Energy Value | $0.35700 | $0.08920 | |
| Red Energy Qantas Red Plus | $0.36630 | $0.09680 | |
| Red Energy Qantas Red Saver | $0.36630 | $0.09680 | |
| Red Energy Living Energy Saver | $0.36630 | $0.09680 | |
| GloBird Energy ComboElec | $0.38500 | $0.09900 | |
| GloBird Energy GloSave | $0.38500 | $0.09900 |
CitiPower Network Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (Melbourne CBD and inner suburbs)
Jemena Network Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (North West Melbourne)
| # | Retailer Plans (linked) | Max kW Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|
| AGL Electric Vehicle Plan | $0.17810 | |
| Powershop Standing Offer | $0.18040 | |
| Powershop Shopper Market Offer | $0.18040 | |
| Powershop Lite | $0.18040 | |
| Momentum Energy Flexi Geelong Cats | $0.18090 | |
| Momentum Energy Solar Step Up | $0.18090 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi | $0.18090 | |
| Momentum Energy Self Serve | $0.18090 | |
| Momentum Energy Move Mate | $0.18090 | |
| AGL Essentials | $0.18100 | |
| AGL Seniors Plus | $0.18100 | |
| Powerdirect Rate Saver | $0.18100 | |
| AGL Essentials Saver | $0.18100 | |
| Lumo Energy Value | $0.18700 | |
| Lumo Energy Movers | $0.18700 | |
| Lumo Energy Basic | $0.18700 | |
| GloBird Energy EasySave | $0.18700 | |
| Alinta Energy Standing Offer | $0.18700 | |
| Alinta Energy Sports Pack | $0.18700 | |
| Alinta Energy HomeDeal | $0.18700 | |
| GloBird Energy GloSave | $0.19800 | |
| GloBird Energy ComboElec | $0.19800 | |
| Red Energy Living Energy Saver | $0.22000 | |
| Red Energy Qantas Red Plus | $0.22000 | |
| Red Energy Qantas Red Saver | $0.22000 |
Powercor Network Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (Western Victoria)
United Energy Network Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (South Eastern Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula)
Australian Capital Territory Electricity Anytime Demand Charges
| # | Retailer Plans (linked) | Max kW Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|
| ActewAGL ACT 12 Smart Meter Home | $0.16820 | |
| ActewAGL ACT 20 Smart Meter Home | $0.16820 | |
| ActewAGL Standing Offer Smart Meter Home | $0.16820 |
Note: Demand Charges shown are per kWh and include GST plus all available discounts.
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