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:
NSW
Ausgrid Network Electricity Time Of Use Demand Charges (Sydney, Central Coast, Hunter Region and Newcastle)
| # | Partner | Retailer Plans | Tariff Code | Summer Demand Charge | Non-Summer Demand Charge | Link to Plans |
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| Ptnr | ReAmped Energy Solar EA115 | EA115 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 |  |
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| Ptnr | ReAmped Energy Handshake EA115 | EA115 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | |
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| Ptnr | ReAmped Energy Classic EA115 | EA115 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | |
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| Ptnr | ReAmped Energy Advance EA115 | EA115 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | |
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| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi EA111 | EA111 | $0.01140 | $0.01140 |  |
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| CovaU Freedom Plus EA111 | EA111 | $0.01140 | $0.01140 | |
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| CovaU Standing Offer EA111 | EA111 | $0.01140 | $0.01140 | |
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| Ptnr | Energy Locals Online Member EA111 | EA111 | $0.01140 | $0.01140 | |
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| Ptnr | Energy Locals Local Member EA111 | EA111 | $0.01140 | $0.01140 | |
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| Momentum Energy Flexi Geelong Cats EA111 | EA111 | $0.01140 | $0.01140 | |
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| Ptnr | Sumo Freedom EA111 | EA111 | $0.01160 | $0.01160 | |
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| Tango Energy Standing Offer EA111 | EA111 | $0.01420 | $0.01420 | |
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| Alinta Energy HomeDeal EA115 | EA115 | $0.04480 | $0.04480 | |
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| Alinta Energy Sports Pack EA115 | EA115 | $0.04480 | $0.04480 | |
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| Ptnr | Energy Locals Online Member EA115 | EA115 | $0.04580 | $0.04580 | |
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| Ptnr | Energy Locals Local Member EA115 | EA115 | $0.04580 | $0.04580 | |
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| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi EA115 | EA115 | $0.04580 | $0.04580 | |
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| Alinta Energy Standing Offer EA115 | EA115 | $0.04580 | $0.04580 | |
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| CovaU Freedom Plus EA115 | EA115 | $0.04580 | $0.04580 | |
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| CovaU Standing Offer EA115 | EA115 | $0.04580 | $0.04580 | |
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| Momentum Energy Flexi Geelong Cats EA115 | EA115 | $0.04580 | $0.04580 | |
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| Ptnr | Sumo Assure EA115 | EA115 | $0.04620 | $0.04620 | |
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| Ptnr | Sumo Lite EA115 | EA115 | $0.04730 | $0.04730 | |
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| GloBird Energy Easysave EA115 | EA115 | $0.05500 | $0.05500 | |
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| GloBird Energy Combo EA115 | EA115 | $0.06600 | $0.06600 | |
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| GloBird Energy GloSave EA115 | EA115 | $0.06600 | $0.06600 | |
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| GloBird Energy Standing Offer EA115 | EA115 | $0.08800 | $0.08800 | |
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| Red Energy Red Taronga Saver EA116 | EA116 | $0.19800 | $0.19800 | |
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| Red Energy Qantas Red Saver EA116 | EA116 | $0.19800 | $0.19800 | |
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| Red Energy Living Energy Saver EA116 | EA116 | $0.19800 | $0.19800 | |
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| Tango Energy Home Select EA116 | EA116 | $0.22890 | $0.11450 | |
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| CovaU Standing Offer EA116 | EA116 | $0.22900 | $0.11450 | |
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| CovaU Freedom Plus Solar EA116 | EA116 | $0.22900 | $0.11450 | |
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| CovaU Freedom Plus EA116 | EA116 | $0.22900 | $0.11450 | |
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| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi EA116 | EA116 | $0.22900 | $0.11450 | |
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| Ptnr | Sumo Freedom EA116 | EA116 | $0.22900 | $0.11450 | |
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| Momentum Energy Flexi Geelong Cats EA116 | EA116 | $0.22900 | $0.11450 | |
Endeavour Energy Network Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (Western Sydney, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands and Illawarra)
| # | Partner | Retailer Plans | Tariff Code | Summer Demand Charge | Non-Summer Demand Charge | Link to Plans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ptnr | ReAmped Energy Handshake N72 | N72 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | |
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| Ptnr | ReAmped Energy Solar N72 | N72 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | |
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| Ptnr | ReAmped Energy Classic N72 | N72 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | |
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| Ptnr | ReAmped Energy Advance N72 | N72 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | |
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| CovaU Freedom Plus Solar N73 | N73 | $0.01610 | $0.00480 | |
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| CovaU Standing Offer N73 | N73 | $0.01610 | $0.00480 | |
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| CovaU Freedom Plus N73 | N73 | $0.01610 | $0.00480 | |
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| Tango Energy Home Select N73 | N73 | $0.03640 | $0.01100 | |
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| Ptnr | Sumo Assure N72 | N73 | $0.03850 | $0.01650 | |
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| Tango Energy Standing Offer N73 | N73 | $0.04400 | $0.01330 | |
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| CovaU Freedom Plus N72 | N72 | $0.04580 | $0.01410 | |
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| CovaU Standing Offer N72 | N72 | $0.04580 | $0.01410 | |
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| Ptnr | Sumo Freedom N73 | N73 | $0.05280 | $0.01580 | |
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| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi N73 | N73 | $0.05280 | $0.01580 | |
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| Momentum Energy Flexi Geelong Cats N73 | N73 | $0.05280 | $0.01580 | |
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| Ptnr | Sumo Lite N72 | N73 | $0.05500 | $0.01650 | |
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| Red Energy Qantas Red Saver N72 | N72 | $0.09900 | $0.09900 | |
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| Red Energy Red Taronga Saver N72 | N72 | $0.09900 | $0.09900 | |
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| Red Energy Living Energy Saver N72 | N72 | $0.09900 | $0.09900 | |
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| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi N72 | N72 | $0.15050 | $0.04620 | |
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| Momentum Energy Flexi Geelong Cats N72 | N72 | $0.15050 | $0.04620 | |
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| GloBird Energy Standing Offer N72 | N72 | $0.16500 | $0.16500 | |
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| GloBird Energy GloSave N72 | N72 | $0.16500 | $0.06600 | |
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| GloBird Energy Easysave N72 | N72 | $0.16500 | $0.06050 | |
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| GloBird Energy Combo N72 | N72 | $0.16500 | $0.06600 | |
Essential Energy Network Electricity Time Of Use Demand Charges (Regional NSW)
| # | Partner | Retailer Plans | Max kW Demand Charge | Link to Plans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CovaU Freedom Plus | $0.04350 | |
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| Red Energy Living Energy Saver | $0.15400 | |
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| Red Energy Qantas Red Saver | $0.15400 | |
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| Red Energy Red Taronga Saver | $0.15400 | |
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| GloBird Energy Easysave | $0.16500 | |
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| GloBird Energy Combo | $0.17600 | |
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| GloBird Energy GloSave | $0.17600 | |
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| GloBird Energy Standing Offer | $0.27280 | |
QLD
Energex Network Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (South East Queensland)
| # | Partner | Retailer Plans | Max kW Demand Charge | Link to Plans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ptnr | ReAmped Energy Solar | $0.00000 | |
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| Ptnr | ReAmped Energy Handshake | $0.00000 | |
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| Ptnr | ReAmped Energy Classic | $0.00000 | |
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| Ptnr | ReAmped Energy Advance | $0.00000 | |
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| GloBird Energy Standing Offer | $0.22000 | |
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| Ptnr | Energy Locals Online Member | $0.23620 | |
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| Ptnr | Energy Locals Local Member | $0.23620 | |
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| A6L | AGL Solar Savers | $0.26440 | |
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| A6L | AGL Standing Offer | $0.26440 | |
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| A6L | AGL Seniors Fixed | $0.26440 | |
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| A6L | AGL Seniors Plus | $0.26440 | |
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| A6L | AGL Essentials Saver | $0.26440 | |
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| A6L | AGL Essentials | $0.26440 | |
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| A6L | AGL Electric Vehicle Plan | $0.26740 | |
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| Locality Planning Energy Mates Rate with Solar | $0.26740 | |
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| Locality Planning Energy Mates Rate | $0.26740 | |
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| GloBird Energy Easysave | $0.28600 | |
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| GloBird Energy GloSave | $0.33000 | |
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| GloBird Energy Combo | $0.33000 | |
SA
South Australia Electricity Anytime Demand Charges
| # | Partner | Retailer Plans | Summer Demand Charge | Non-Summer Demand Charge | Link to Plans |
VIC
AusNet Services Network Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (Eastern Victoria)
| # | Partner | Retailer Plans | Summer Demand Charge | Non-Summer Demand Charge | Link to Plans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerdirect Rate Saver | $0.33990 | $0.08500 | |
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| A6L | AGL Electric Vehicle Plan | $0.33990 | $0.08500 | |
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| Alinta Energy Sports Pack | $0.34100 | $0.08800 | |
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| Powershop Lite | $0.34840 | $0.08690 | |
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| Powershop Shopper Market Offer | $0.34870 | $0.08690 | |
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| Powershop Standing Offer | $0.34870 | $0.08690 | |
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| A6L | AGL Seniors Fixed | $0.34940 | $0.08710 | |
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| A6L | AGL Essentials Saver | $0.34940 | $0.08710 | |
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| A6L | AGL Essentials | $0.34940 | $0.08710 | |
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| A6L | AGL Seniors Plus | $0.34940 | $0.08710 | |
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| Alinta Energy Standing Offer | $0.35200 | $0.08800 | |
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| Alinta Energy HomeDeal | $0.35200 | $0.08800 | |
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| Lumo Energy Movers | $0.36410 | $0.10010 | |
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| Lumo Energy Basic | $0.36410 | $0.10010 | |
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| Red Energy Living Energy Saver | $0.37290 | $0.10990 | |
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| Red Energy Qantas Red Saver | $0.37290 | $0.10990 | |
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| Red Energy Red EV Saver | $0.37290 | $0.10990 | |
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| GloBird Energy EasySave | $0.37400 | $0.11000 | |
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| GloBird Energy GloSave | $0.38500 | $0.11000 | |
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| GloBird Energy ComboElec | $0.38500 | $0.11000 | |
CitiPower Network Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (Melbourne CBD and inner suburbs)
| # | Partner | Retailer Plans | Summer Demand Charge | Non-Summer Demand Charge | Link to Plans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerdirect Rate Saver | $0.30590 | $0.10480 | |
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| A6L | AGL Electric Vehicle Plan | $0.30590 | $0.10480 | |
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| CovaU Smart Saver | $0.30595 | $0.10488 | |
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| Alinta Energy Sports Pack | $0.30800 | $0.11000 | |
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| Powershop Lite | $0.31420 | $0.10780 | |
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| Powershop Standing Offer | $0.31460 | $0.10780 | |
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| Powershop Shopper Market Offer | $0.31460 | $0.10780 | |
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| A6L | AGL Seniors Plus | $0.31500 | $0.10810 | |
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| A6L | AGL Seniors Fixed | $0.31500 | $0.10810 | |
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| A6L | AGL Essentials Saver | $0.31500 | $0.10810 | |
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| A6L | AGL Essentials | $0.31500 | $0.10810 | |
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| Momentum Energy Solar Step Up | $0.31500 | $0.10810 | |
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| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi | $0.31500 | $0.10810 | |
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| Momentum Energy Self Serve | $0.31500 | $0.10810 | |
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| Momentum Energy Move Mate | $0.31500 | $0.10810 | |
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| Momentum Energy Flexi Geelong Cats | $0.31500 | $0.10810 | |
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| Momentum Energy Bill Boss | $0.31500 | $0.10810 | |
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| CovaU Standing Offer | $0.31500 | $0.10810 | |
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| Alinta Energy Standing Offer | $0.31900 | $0.11000 | |
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| Alinta Energy HomeDeal | $0.31900 | $0.11000 | |
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| Lumo Energy Movers | $0.34650 | $0.12650 | |
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| Lumo Energy Basic | $0.34650 | $0.12650 | |
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| Red Energy Living Energy Saver | $0.35750 | $0.13310 | |
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| Red Energy Qantas Red Saver | $0.35750 | $0.13310 | |
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| Red Energy Red EV Saver | $0.35750 | $0.13310 | |
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| GloBird Energy EasySave | $0.37400 | $0.13200 | |
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| GloBird Energy GloSave | $0.38500 | $0.13200 | |
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| GloBird Energy ComboElec | $0.38500 | $0.13200 | |
Jemena Network Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (North West Melbourne)
| # | Partner | Retailer Plans | Max kW Demand Charge | Link to Plans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerdirect Rate Saver | $0.17810 | |
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| A6L | AGL Electric Vehicle Plan | $0.17810 | |
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| Powershop Standing Offer | $0.18040 | |
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| Powershop Shopper Market Offer | $0.18040 | |
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| Powershop Lite | $0.18040 | |
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| Momentum Energy Solar Step Up | $0.18090 | |
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| Momentum Energy Bill Boss | $0.18090 | |
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| Momentum Energy Flexi Geelong Cats | $0.18090 | |
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| Momentum Energy Move Mate | $0.18090 | |
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| Momentum Energy Self Serve | $0.18090 | |
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| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi | $0.18090 | |
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| A6L | AGL Seniors Fixed | $0.18100 | |
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| A6L | AGL Essentials Saver | $0.18100 | |
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| A6L | AGL Essentials | $0.18100 | |
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| A6L | AGL Seniors Plus | $0.18100 | |
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| Alinta Energy Sports Pack | $0.18700 | |
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| Alinta Energy Standing Offer | $0.18700 | |
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| Alinta Energy HomeDeal | $0.18700 | |
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| Lumo Energy Movers | $0.20900 | |
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| Lumo Energy Basic | $0.20900 | |
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| Red Energy Living Energy Saver | $0.22000 | |
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| Red Energy Qantas Red Saver | $0.22000 | |
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| Red Energy Red EV Saver | $0.22000 | |
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| GloBird Energy GloSave | $0.22000 | |
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| GloBird Energy EasySave | $0.22000 | |
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| GloBird Energy ComboElec | $0.22000 | |
Powercor Network Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (Western Victoria)
| # | Partner | Retailer Plans | Summer Demand Charge | Non-Summer Demand Charge | Link to Plans |
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| A6L | AGL Electric Vehicle Plan | $0.36280 | $0.12110 | |
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| Powerdirect Rate Saver | $0.36280 | $0.12110 | |
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| Alinta Energy Sports Pack | $0.36300 | $0.13200 | |
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| Powershop Lite | $0.40000 | $0.13340 | |
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| Powershop Standing Offer | $0.40040 | $0.13310 | |
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| Powershop Shopper Market Offer | $0.40040 | $0.13310 | |
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| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi | $0.40100 | $0.13380 | |
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| Momentum Energy Solar Step Up | $0.40100 | $0.13380 | |
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| Momentum Energy Bill Boss | $0.40100 | $0.13380 | |
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| Momentum Energy Flexi Geelong Cats | $0.40100 | $0.13380 | |
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| Momentum Energy Move Mate | $0.40100 | $0.13380 | |
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| Momentum Energy Self Serve | $0.40100 | $0.13380 | |
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| A6L | AGL Seniors Fixed | $0.40110 | $0.13380 | |
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| A6L | AGL Essentials Saver | $0.40110 | $0.13380 | |
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| A6L | AGL Essentials | $0.40110 | $0.13380 | |
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| A6L | AGL Seniors Plus | $0.40110 | $0.13380 | |
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| CovaU Standing Offer | $0.40110 | $0.12120 | |
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| CovaU Smart Saver | $0.40110 | $0.12120 | |
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| Alinta Energy Standing Offer | $0.40700 | $0.14300 | |
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| Alinta Energy HomeDeal | $0.40700 | $0.14300 | |
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| Lumo Energy Movers | $0.42790 | $0.14190 | |
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| Lumo Energy Basic | $0.42790 | $0.14190 | |
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| Red Energy Living Energy Saver | $0.43780 | $0.15290 | |
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| Red Energy Qantas Red Saver | $0.43780 | $0.15290 | |
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| Red Energy Red EV Saver | $0.43780 | $0.15290 | |
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| GloBird Energy EasySave | $0.46200 | $0.16500 | |
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| GloBird Energy GloSave | $0.47300 | $0.16500 | |
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| GloBird Energy ComboElec | $0.47300 | $0.16500 | |
United Energy Network Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (South Eastern Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula)
| # | Partner | Retailer Plans | Summer Demand Charge | Non-Summer Demand Charge | Link to Plans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerdirect Rate Saver | $0.34760 | $0.15020 | |
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| A6L | AGL Electric Vehicle Plan | $0.34760 | $0.15020 | |
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| Alinta Energy Sports Pack | $0.35200 | $0.15400 | |
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| QEnergy Home Your Way | $0.39116 | $0.17094 | |
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| A6L | AGL Seniors Plus | $0.39120 | $0.17090 | |
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| Momentum Energy Self Serve | $0.39120 | $0.17090 | |
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| A6L | AGL Seniors Fixed | $0.39120 | $0.17090 | |
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| A6L | AGL Essentials Saver | $0.39120 | $0.17090 | |
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| A6L | AGL Essentials | $0.39120 | $0.17090 | |
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| Powershop Lite | $0.39120 | $0.17090 | |
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| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi | $0.39120 | $0.17090 | |
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| Momentum Energy Solar Step Up | $0.39120 | $0.17090 | |
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| Momentum Energy Move Mate | $0.39120 | $0.17090 | |
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| Momentum Energy Flexi Geelong Cats | $0.39120 | $0.17090 | |
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| Momentum Energy Bill Boss | $0.39120 | $0.17090 | |
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| CovaU Smart Saver | $0.39120 | $0.17090 | |
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| Powershop Shopper Market Offer | $0.39160 | $0.17050 | |
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| Powershop Standing Offer | $0.39160 | $0.17050 | |
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| Alinta Energy Standing Offer | $0.39600 | $0.17600 | |
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| Alinta Energy HomeDeal | $0.39600 | $0.17600 | |
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| Lumo Energy Movers | $0.40810 | $0.18480 | |
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| Lumo Energy Basic | $0.40810 | $0.18480 | |
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| Red Energy Living Energy Saver | $0.41580 | $0.18920 | |
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| Red Energy Qantas Red Saver | $0.41580 | $0.18920 | |
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| Red Energy Red EV Saver | $0.41580 | $0.18920 | |
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| GloBird Energy EasySave | $0.45100 | $0.19800 | |
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| GloBird Energy GloSave | $0.46200 | $0.19800 | |
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| GloBird Energy ComboElec | $0.46200 | $0.19800 | |
ACT
Australian Capital Territory Electricity Anytime Demand Charges
| # | Partner | Retailer Plans | Max kW Demand Charge | Link to Plans |
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| ActewAGL Home | $0.17100 | |
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| ActewAGL Home 12 | $0.17100 | |
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| ActewAGL Home 12 12 | $0.17100 | |
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| ActewAGL Home 15 | $0.17100 | |
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| ActewAGL Home 15 15 | $0.17100 | |
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| ActewAGL Solar Advantage | $0.17100 | |
Note: Demand Charges shown are per kWh and include GST plus all available discounts.
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