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.
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. Listed below are electricity retailer’s demand rates for households in the Australian Capital Territory, South Australia and Victoria
View the latest Business Demand Charges here.
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Australian Capital Territory Electricity Anytime Demand Charges
| # | Retailer Plans | Max kW Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|
| ActewAGL Standing Offer Home | $0.16610 |
South Australia Electricity Anytime Demand Charges
| # | Retailer Plans | Summer Demand Charge | Non-Summer Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alinta Energy Fair Deal 25 | $0.51205 | $0.21296 | |
| Alinta Energy Standing Offer | $0.51205 | $0.21296 |
South Australia Electricity Time Of Use Demand Charges
| # | Retailer Plans | Summer Demand Charge | Non-Summer Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Energy Market Offer | $0.41290 | $0.20390 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi (without CL) | $0.41294 | $0.20394 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower (without CL) | $0.41294 | $0.20394 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi | $0.41294 | $0.20394 | |
| Momentum Energy Standing Offer (without CL) | $0.41294 | $0.20394 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower | $0.41294 | $0.20394 | |
| Momentum Energy Standing Offer | $0.41294 | $0.20394 |
Ausnet Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (Eastern Victoria)
| # | Retailer Plans | Summer Demand Charge | Non-Summer Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alinta Energy Fair Deal 43 | $0.32219 | $0.08063 | |
| Alinta Energy Standing Offer | $0.32219 | $0.08063 | |
| Powershop Standard Saver | $0.32400 | $0.08040 | |
| Powershop Online Saver | $0.32400 | $0.08040 | |
| Powershop Bulk Pack | $0.32400 | $0.08040 | |
| Powershop Base Rates | $0.32400 | $0.08040 | |
| Powershop Standing Offer | $0.32400 | $0.08040 | |
| AGL Standing Offer | $0.33000 | $0.08800 | |
| AGL Everyday | $0.33000 | $0.08800 | |
| AGL Set and Forget | $0.33000 | $0.08800 | |
| Powerdirect Market Offer | $0.33000 | $0.08800 | |
| Powerdirect Standing Offer | $0.33000 | $0.08800 | |
| AGL Savers Home Connect | $0.33000 | $0.08800 | |
| AGL Savers | $0.33000 | $0.08800 | |
| AGL Prepaid | $0.33000 | $0.08800 | |
| AGL Home Office Everyday | $0.33000 | $0.08800 | |
| AGL Essentials | $0.33000 | $0.08800 |
CitiPower Network Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (Melbourne CBD and inner suburbs)
| # | Retailer Plans | Summer Demand Charge | Non-Summer Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| QEnergy Market Rate Offer Home | $0.30993 | $0.10596 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi | $0.30993 | $0.10596 | |
| QEnergy Flexi Home | $0.30993 | $0.10596 | |
| Momentum Energy Standing Offer | $0.30993 | $0.10596 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower | $0.30993 | $0.10596 | |
| Alinta Energy Fair Deal 43 | $0.30998 | $0.10593 | |
| Alinta Energy Standing Offer | $0.30998 | $0.10593 | |
| Diamond Energy Market Offer | $0.31000 | $0.10586 | |
| Diamond Energy Standing Offer | $0.31002 | $0.10586 | |
| Next Business Energy Market Offer | $0.31003 | $0.10586 | |
| CovaU Standing Offer | $0.31003 | $0.10586 | |
| Powershop Standing Offer | $0.31160 | $0.10570 | |
| Powershop Standard Saver | $0.31160 | $0.10570 | |
| Powershop Online Saver | $0.31160 | $0.10570 | |
| Powershop Bulk Pack | $0.31160 | $0.10570 | |
| Powershop Base Rates | $0.31160 | $0.10570 | |
| CovaU Smart Saver | $0.33633 | $0.11934 | |
| CovaU Smart Saver Solar | $0.33633 | $0.11934 | |
| Powerdirect Market Offer | $0.34100 | $0.12100 | |
| Powerdirect Standing Offer | $0.34100 | $0.12100 | |
| AGL Essentials | $0.34100 | $0.12100 | |
| AGL Everyday | $0.34100 | $0.12100 | |
| AGL Home Office Everyday | $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 Set and Forget | $0.34100 | $0.12100 | |
| AGL Standing Offer | $0.34100 | $0.12100 | |
| 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 Supply | $0.35453 | $0.12122 | |
| Origin Energy Standing | $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 BillSaver | $0.35453 | $0.12122 | |
| QEnergy Home Your Way | $0.50377 | $0.16780 |
Jemena Network Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (North West Melbourne)
| # | Retailer Plans | Max kW Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|
| QEnergy Market Rate Offer Home | $0.17808 | |
| QEnergy Home Your Way | $0.17808 | |
| QEnergy Flexi Home | $0.17808 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi | $0.17808 | |
| CovaU Standing Offer | $0.17808 | |
| Alinta Energy Fair Deal 43 | $0.17809 | |
| Alinta Energy Standing Offer | $0.17809 | |
| Powershop Bulk Pack | $0.17810 | |
| Powershop Online Saver | $0.17810 | |
| Powershop Base Rates | $0.17810 | |
| Powershop Standard Saver | $0.17810 | |
| Diamond Energy Market Offer | $0.17810 | |
| Diamond Energy Standing Offer | $0.17810 | |
| Powershop Standing Offer | $0.17810 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower | $0.17881 | |
| Momentum Energy Standing Offer | $0.17881 | |
| Powerdirect Market Offer | $0.19800 | |
| Powerdirect Standing Offer | $0.19800 | |
| AGL Essentials | $0.19800 | |
| AGL Everyday | $0.19800 | |
| CovaU Smart Saver Solar | $0.19800 | |
| AGL Home Office Everyday | $0.19800 | |
| AGL Prepaid | $0.19800 | |
| AGL Savers | $0.19800 | |
| AGL Savers Home Connect | $0.19800 | |
| AGL Set and Forget | $0.19800 | |
| AGL Standing Offer | $0.19800 | |
| CovaU Smart Saver | $0.19800 | |
| Origin Energy BillSaver | $0.20372 | |
| Origin Energy Maximiser Online Bonus | $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 | $0.20372 |
Powercor Network Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (Western Victoria)
| # | Retailer Plans | Summer Demand Charge | Non-Summer Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| QEnergy Market Rate Offer Home | $0.36056 | $0.12043 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi | $0.36056 | $0.12043 | |
| QEnergy Home Your Way | $0.36056 | $0.12043 | |
| QEnergy Flexi Home | $0.36056 | $0.12043 | |
| Momentum Energy Standing Offer | $0.36056 | $0.12043 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower | $0.36056 | $0.12043 | |
| Alinta Energy Fair Deal 43 | $0.36058 | $0.12045 | |
| Alinta Energy Standing Offer | $0.36058 | $0.12045 | |
| CovaU Standing Offer | $0.36066 | $0.12033 | |
| Diamond Energy Market Offer | $0.36066 | $0.12033 | |
| Diamond Energy Standing Offer | $0.36066 | $0.12033 | |
| Powershop Standing Offer | $0.36260 | $0.12010 | |
| Powershop Standard Saver | $0.36260 | $0.12010 | |
| Powershop Online Saver | $0.36260 | $0.12010 | |
| Powershop Bulk Pack | $0.36260 | $0.12010 | |
| Powershop Base Rates | $0.36260 | $0.12010 | |
| CovaU Smart Saver | $0.39058 | $0.13019 | |
| CovaU Smart Saver Solar | $0.39058 | $0.13019 | |
| Powerdirect Market Offer | $0.39600 | $0.13200 | |
| Powerdirect Standing Offer | $0.39600 | $0.13200 | |
| AGL Essentials | $0.39600 | $0.13200 | |
| AGL Everyday | $0.39600 | $0.13200 | |
| AGL Home Office Everyday | $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 Set and Forget | $0.39600 | $0.13200 | |
| AGL Standing Offer | $0.39600 | $0.13200 | |
| Origin Energy BillSaver | $0.43901 | $0.14641 | |
| Origin Energy One Low Rate | $0.43901 | $0.14641 | |
| Origin Energy Saver | $0.43901 | $0.14641 | |
| Origin Energy Maximiser Online Bonus | $0.43901 | $0.14641 | |
| 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 Maximiser | $0.43901 | $0.14641 |
United Energy Network Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (South Eastern Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula)
| # | Retailer Plans | Summer Demand Charge | Non-Summer Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| GloBird Energy EasySave | $0.26180 | $0.26180 | |
| Alinta Energy Fair Deal 43 | $0.33627 | $0.14520 | |
| Alinta Energy Standing Offer | $0.33627 | $0.14520 | |
| QEnergy Market Rate Offer Home | $0.33628 | $0.14518 | |
| QEnergy Home Your Way | $0.33628 | $0.14518 | |
| QEnergy Flexi Home | $0.33628 | $0.14518 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi | $0.33628 | $0.14518 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower | $0.33628 | $0.14518 | |
| Momentum Energy Standing Offer | $0.33628 | $0.14518 | |
| CovaU Smart Saver | $0.33630 | $0.14520 | |
| CovaU Smart Saver Solar | $0.33630 | $0.14520 | |
| CovaU Standing Offer | $0.33630 | $0.14520 | |
| Diamond Energy Market Offer | $0.33630 | $0.14520 | |
| Diamond Energy Standing Offer | $0.33630 | $0.14520 | |
| Powershop Standing Offer | $0.33630 | $0.14520 | |
| Powershop Standard Saver | $0.33630 | $0.14520 | |
| Powershop Online Saver | $0.33630 | $0.14520 | |
| Powershop Bulk Pack | $0.33630 | $0.14520 | |
| Powershop Base Rates | $0.33630 | $0.14520 | |
| AGL Standing Offer | $0.37400 | $0.16500 | |
| AGL Home Office Everyday | $0.37400 | $0.16500 | |
| AGL Prepaid | $0.37400 | $0.16500 | |
| Powerdirect Standing Offer | $0.37400 | $0.16500 | |
| Powerdirect Market Offer | $0.37400 | $0.16500 | |
| AGL Essentials | $0.37400 | $0.16500 | |
| AGL Savers | $0.37400 | $0.16500 | |
| AGL Everyday | $0.37400 | $0.16500 | |
| AGL Savers Home Connect | $0.37400 | $0.16500 | |
| AGL Set and Forget | $0.37400 | $0.16500 | |
| Origin Energy One Low Rate | $0.38456 | $0.16863 | |
| Origin Energy Saver Online | $0.38456 | $0.16863 | |
| Origin Energy Solar Boost | $0.38456 | $0.16863 | |
| Origin Energy Solar Boost Plus | $0.38456 | $0.16863 | |
| Origin Energy Standing | $0.38456 | $0.16863 | |
| Origin Energy Supply | $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 Saver | $0.38456 | $0.16863 | |
| GloBird Energy GloSave | $0.38500 | $0.38500 | |
| GloBird Energy Boost | $0.38500 | $0.38500 |
Note: Demand Charges shown are per kWh and include GST plus all available discounts.
