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:
QLD
Energex Network Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (South East Queensland)
| # | Retailer Plans | Max kW Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|
| AGL Essentials | $0.27800 | |
| AGL Essentials Plus | $0.27800 | |
| AGL Everyday | $0.27800 | |
| AGL Melbourne Victory | $0.27800 | |
| AGL Residential Freedom | $0.27797 | |
| AGL Savers | $0.27800 | |
| AGL Savers Home Connect | $0.27797 | |
| AGL Savers Online | $0.27800 | |
| AGL Savers Seniors | $0.27800 | |
| AGL Solar Savers | $0.27797 | |
| AGL Standing Offer | $0.27800 | |
| Diamond Energy Diamond Solar | $0.27810 |
SA
South Australia Electricity Anytime Demand Charges
| # | Retailer Plans | Summer Demand Charge | Non-Summer Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGL Everyday | $0.31570 | $0.31570 | |
| AGL Residential Freedom | $0.31570 | $0.31570 | |
| AGL Savers | $0.31570 | $0.31570 | |
| AGL Savers Home Connect | $0.31570 | $0.31570 | |
| AGL Savers Online | $0.31570 | $0.31570 | |
| AGL Solar Savers | $0.31570 | $0.31570 | |
| AGL Standing Offer | $0.31570 | $0.31570 | |
| AGL Melbourne Victory | $0.31570 | $0.31570 | |
| Energy Locals Standing Offer | $0.42320 | $0.20900 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi Geelong Cats | $0.42320 | $0.20900 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi | $0.42320 | $0.20900 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower | $0.42320 | $0.20900 | |
| Alinta Energy Fair Saver 17 | $0.42320 | $0.20900 | |
| Energy Locals Solar Promise 2019 | $0.42320 | $0.20900 | |
| Energy Locals Simple Saver | $0.42320 | $0.20900 | |
| Energy Locals Member Promise 2019 | $0.42320 | $0.20900 | |
| Alinta Energy Fair Deal 28 | $0.42320 | $0.20900 | |
| Momentum Energy Standing Offer | $0.42320 | $0.20900 |
VIC
AusNet Services Network Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (Eastern Victoria)
| # | Retailer Plans | Summer Demand Charge | Non-Summer Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powershop Power Saver | $0.32400 | $0.08040 | |
| Powershop Lite | $0.32400 | $0.08040 | |
| Powershop Mega Pack | $0.32400 | $0.08040 | |
| AGL Essentials | $0.33000 | $0.08800 | |
| AGL Everyday | $0.33000 | $0.08800 | |
| AGL Freedom | $0.33000 | $0.08800 | |
| AGL Prepaid | $0.33000 | $0.08800 | |
| AGL Savers | $0.33000 | $0.08800 | |
| AGL Savers Home Connect | $0.33000 | $0.08800 | |
| AGL Savers Online | $0.33000 | $0.08800 | |
| AGL Solar Savers | $0.33000 | $0.08800 | |
| AGL Standing Offer | $0.33000 | $0.08800 | |
| AGL Essentials Plus | $0.33000 | $0.08800 | |
| Powerdirect Market Offer | $0.33000 | $0.08800 | |
| Powerdirect Standing Offer | $0.33000 | $0.08800 | |
| Alinta Energy Fair Saver | $0.34100 | $0.08800 | |
| Alinta Energy Standing Offer | $0.34100 | $0.08800 | |
| Alinta Energy Fair Deal 43 | $0.34100 | $0.08800 | |
| Powershop Standing Offer | $0.34180 | $0.08470 | |
| Red Energy Living Energy Saver | $0.36630 | $0.09680 | |
| Red Energy Qantas Red Plus | $0.36630 | $0.09680 | |
| Red Energy Qantas Red Saver | $0.36630 | $0.09680 |
CitiPower Network Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (Melbourne CBD and inner suburbs)
| # | Retailer Plans | Summer Demand Charge | Non-Summer Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Momentum Energy Solar Step Up | $0.30595 | $0.10488 | |
| Momentum Energy Standing Offer | $0.30595 | $0.10488 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower | $0.30595 | $0.10488 | |
| Momentum Energy Move Mate | $0.30595 | $0.10488 | |
| CovaU Standing Offer | $0.30595 | $0.10488 | |
| CovaU Smart Saver | $0.30595 | $0.10488 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi Geelong Cats | $0.30595 | $0.10488 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi | $0.30595 | $0.10488 | |
| Powershop Standing Offer | $0.30770 | $0.10460 | |
| Alinta Energy Fair Saver | $0.30800 | $0.11000 | |
| Alinta Energy Standing Offer | $0.30800 | $0.11000 | |
| Alinta Energy Fair Deal 43 | $0.30800 | $0.11000 | |
| Diamond Energy Market Offer | $0.31000 | $0.10586 | |
| Diamond Energy Standing Offer | $0.31002 | $0.10586 | |
| Powershop Lite | $0.31160 | $0.10570 | |
| Powershop Mega Pack | $0.31160 | $0.10570 | |
| Powershop Power Saver | $0.31160 | $0.10570 | |
| Powerdirect Market Offer | $0.34100 | $0.12100 | |
| AGL Essentials Plus | $0.34100 | $0.12100 | |
| Powerdirect Standing Offer | $0.34100 | $0.12100 | |
| AGL Essentials | $0.34100 | $0.12100 | |
| AGL Standing Offer | $0.34100 | $0.12100 | |
| AGL Everyday | $0.34100 | $0.12100 | |
| AGL Freedom | $0.34100 | $0.12100 | |
| AGL Prepaid | $0.34100 | $0.12100 | |
| AGL Savers | $0.34100 | $0.12100 | |
| AGL Savers Home Connect | $0.34100 | $0.12100 | |
| AGL Savers Online | $0.34100 | $0.12100 | |
| AGL Solar Savers | $0.34100 | $0.12100 | |
| Origin Energy Standing | $0.35453 | $0.12122 | |
| Origin Energy Supply | $0.35453 | $0.12122 | |
| Origin Energy Solar Boost Plus | $0.35453 | $0.12122 | |
| Origin Energy Solar Boost | $0.35453 | $0.12122 | |
| Origin Energy Saver Online | $0.35453 | $0.12122 | |
| Origin Energy Saver | $0.35453 | $0.12122 | |
| Origin Energy One Low Rate | $0.35453 | $0.12122 | |
| Origin Energy Maximiser Online Bonus | $0.35453 | $0.12122 | |
| Origin Energy Maximiser | $0.35453 | $0.12122 | |
| Origin Energy BillSaver | $0.35453 | $0.12122 | |
| Red Energy Living Energy Saver | $0.37840 | $0.13420 | |
| Red Energy Qantas Red Plus | $0.37840 | $0.13420 | |
| Red Energy Qantas Red Saver | $0.37840 | $0.13420 | |
| QEnergy Home Your Way | $0.50377 | $0.16780 |
Jemena Network Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (North West Melbourne)
| # | Retailer Plans | Max kW Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Powershop Standing Offer | $0.17790 | |
| Momentum Energy Standing Offer | $0.17808 | |
| Momentum Energy Solar Step Up | $0.17808 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi | $0.17808 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower | $0.17808 | |
| Momentum Energy Move Mate | $0.17808 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi Geelong Cats | $0.17808 | |
| QEnergy Home Your Way | $0.17808 | |
| Diamond Energy Market Offer | $0.17810 | |
| Powershop Lite | $0.17810 | |
| Diamond Energy Standing Offer | $0.17810 | |
| Powershop Mega Pack | $0.17810 | |
| Powershop Power Saver | $0.17810 | |
| Alinta Energy Fair Deal 43 | $0.18700 | |
| Alinta Energy Fair Saver | $0.18700 | |
| Alinta Energy Standing Offer | $0.18700 | |
| Powerdirect Standing Offer | $0.19800 | |
| Powerdirect Market Offer | $0.19800 | |
| AGL Essentials Plus | $0.19800 | |
| AGL Essentials | $0.19800 | |
| AGL Standing Offer | $0.19800 | |
| AGL Everyday | $0.19800 | |
| AGL Freedom | $0.19800 | |
| AGL Prepaid | $0.19800 | |
| AGL Savers | $0.19800 | |
| AGL Savers Home Connect | $0.19800 | |
| AGL Savers Online | $0.19800 | |
| AGL Solar Savers | $0.19800 | |
| Origin Energy BillSaver | $0.20372 | |
| Origin Energy Supply | $0.20372 | |
| Origin Energy Standing | $0.20372 | |
| Origin Energy Solar Boost Plus | $0.20372 | |
| Origin Energy Solar Boost | $0.20372 | |
| Origin Energy Saver Online | $0.20372 | |
| Origin Energy Saver | $0.20372 | |
| Origin Energy One Low Rate | $0.20372 | |
| Origin Energy Maximiser Online Bonus | $0.20372 | |
| Origin Energy Maximiser | $0.20372 | |
| 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)
| # | Retailer Plans | Summer Demand Charge | Non-Summer Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| QEnergy Home Your Way | $0.36056 | $0.12043 | |
| Diamond Energy Standing Offer | $0.36066 | $0.12033 | |
| Diamond Energy Market Offer | $0.36066 | $0.12033 | |
| Powershop Power Saver | $0.36260 | $0.12010 | |
| Powershop Mega Pack | $0.36260 | $0.12010 | |
| Powershop Lite | $0.36260 | $0.12010 | |
| Momentum Energy Solar Step Up | $0.36273 | $0.12115 | |
| CovaU Smart Saver | $0.36273 | $0.12115 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower | $0.36273 | $0.12115 | |
| Momentum Energy Move Mate | $0.36273 | $0.12115 | |
| CovaU Standing Offer | $0.36273 | $0.12115 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi | $0.36273 | $0.12115 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi Geelong Cats | $0.36273 | $0.12115 | |
| Momentum Energy Standing Offer | $0.36273 | $0.12115 | |
| Alinta Energy Standing Offer | $0.36300 | $0.13200 | |
| Alinta Energy Fair Saver | $0.36300 | $0.13200 | |
| Alinta Energy Fair Deal 43 | $0.36300 | $0.13200 | |
| Powershop Standing Offer | $0.36480 | $0.12080 | |
| Powerdirect Market Offer | $0.39600 | $0.13200 | |
| Powerdirect Standing Offer | $0.39600 | $0.13200 | |
| AGL Essentials | $0.39600 | $0.13200 | |
| AGL Essentials Plus | $0.39600 | $0.13200 | |
| AGL Standing Offer | $0.39600 | $0.13200 | |
| AGL Everyday | $0.39600 | $0.13200 | |
| AGL Freedom | $0.39600 | $0.13200 | |
| AGL Prepaid | $0.39600 | $0.13200 | |
| AGL Savers | $0.39600 | $0.13200 | |
| AGL Savers Home Connect | $0.39600 | $0.13200 | |
| AGL Savers Online | $0.39600 | $0.13200 | |
| AGL Solar Savers | $0.39600 | $0.13200 | |
| Origin Energy Supply | $0.43901 | $0.14641 | |
| Origin Energy Standing | $0.43901 | $0.14641 | |
| Origin Energy Solar Boost Plus | $0.43901 | $0.14641 | |
| Origin Energy Solar Boost | $0.43901 | $0.14641 | |
| Origin Energy Saver Online | $0.43901 | $0.14641 | |
| Origin Energy Saver | $0.43901 | $0.14641 | |
| Origin Energy One Low Rate | $0.43901 | $0.14641 | |
| Origin Energy Maximiser Online Bonus | $0.43901 | $0.14641 | |
| Origin Energy Maximiser | $0.43901 | $0.14641 | |
| Origin Energy BillSaver | $0.43901 | $0.14641 | |
| Red Energy Living Energy Saver | $0.44000 | $0.20900 | |
| Red Energy Qantas Red Plus | $0.44000 | $0.20900 | |
| Red Energy Qantas Red Saver | $0.44000 | $0.20900 |
United Energy Network Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (South Eastern Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula)
| # | Retailer Plans | Summer Demand Charge | Non-Summer Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| QEnergy Home Your Way | $0.33628 | $0.14518 | |
| CovaU Smart Saver | $0.33630 | $0.14520 | |
| Powershop Power Saver | $0.33630 | $0.14520 | |
| Powershop Mega Pack | $0.33630 | $0.14520 | |
| Powershop Lite | $0.33630 | $0.14520 | |
| Diamond Energy Standing Offer | $0.33630 | $0.14520 | |
| Diamond Energy Market Offer | $0.33630 | $0.14520 | |
| CovaU Standing Offer | $0.33630 | $0.14520 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi Geelong Cats | $0.34760 | $0.15015 | |
| Momentum Energy Move Mate | $0.34760 | $0.15015 | |
| Momentum Energy Solar Step Up | $0.34760 | $0.15015 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower | $0.34760 | $0.15015 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi | $0.34760 | $0.15015 | |
| Momentum Energy Standing Offer | $0.34760 | $0.15015 | |
| Powershop Standing Offer | $0.34760 | $0.15020 | |
| Alinta Energy Standing Offer | $0.35200 | $0.15400 | |
| Alinta Energy Fair Saver | $0.35200 | $0.15400 | |
| Alinta Energy Fair Deal 43 | $0.35200 | $0.15400 | |
| Powerdirect Market Offer | $0.37400 | $0.16500 | |
| Powerdirect Standing Offer | $0.37400 | $0.16500 | |
| AGL Essentials Plus | $0.37400 | $0.16500 | |
| AGL Essentials | $0.37400 | $0.16500 | |
| AGL Prepaid | $0.37400 | $0.16500 | |
| AGL Freedom | $0.37400 | $0.16500 | |
| AGL Standing Offer | $0.37400 | $0.16500 | |
| AGL Savers | $0.37400 | $0.16500 | |
| AGL Savers Home Connect | $0.37400 | $0.16500 | |
| AGL Savers Online | $0.37400 | $0.16500 | |
| AGL Solar Savers | $0.37400 | $0.16500 | |
| AGL Everyday | $0.37400 | $0.16500 | |
| Origin Energy Supply | $0.38456 | $0.16863 | |
| Origin Energy Standing | $0.38456 | $0.16863 | |
| Origin Energy Solar Boost Plus | $0.38456 | $0.16863 | |
| Origin Energy Saver Online | $0.38456 | $0.16863 | |
| Origin Energy Saver | $0.38456 | $0.16863 | |
| Origin Energy One Low Rate | $0.38456 | $0.16863 | |
| Origin Energy Maximiser Online Bonus | $0.38456 | $0.16863 | |
| Origin Energy Maximiser | $0.38456 | $0.16863 | |
| Origin Energy BillSaver | $0.38456 | $0.16863 | |
| Origin Energy Solar Boost | $0.38456 | $0.16863 | |
| GloBird Energy GloSave | $0.39600 | $0.39600 | |
| GloBird Energy ComboElec | $0.39600 | $0.39600 | |
| Red Energy Living Energy Saver | $0.41470 | $0.18260 | |
| Red Energy Qantas Red Plus | $0.41470 | $0.18260 | |
| Red Energy Qantas Red Saver | $0.41470 | $0.18260 |
ACT
Australian Capital Territory Electricity Anytime Demand Charges
| # | Retailer Plans | Max kW Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|
| ActewAGL ACT 15 30 Smart Meter Home | $0.15620 | |
| ActewAGL ACT 15 30 Smart Meter Home POT | $0.15620 | |
| ActewAGL ACT 25 Smart Meter Home | $0.15620 | |
| ActewAGL ACT 25 Smart Meter Home POT | $0.15620 | |
| ActewAGL ACT Smart Meter Home 12 | $0.15620 | |
| ActewAGL Standing Offer Smart Meter Home | $0.15620 |
Note: Demand Charges shown are per kWh and include GST plus all available discounts.
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