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)
| # | Retailer Plans | Summer Demand Charge | Non-Summer Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| ReAmped Energy Market Offer | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi Geelong Cats EA111 | $0.01120 | $0.01120 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi EA111 | $0.01120 | $0.01120 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi Geelong Cats EA115 | $0.04480 | $0.04480 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi EA115 | $0.04480 | $0.04480 | |
| CovaU Freedom EA115 | $0.04480 | $0.04480 | |
| CovaU Standing Offer EA115 | $0.04480 | $0.04480 | |
| CovaU Freedom EA111 | $0.11200 | $0.11200 | |
| CovaU Standing Offer EA111 | $0.11200 | $0.11200 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi Geelong Cats EA116 | $0.22390 | $0.11200 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi EA116 | $0.22390 | $0.11200 | |
| CovaU Freedom EA116 | $0.22400 | $0.11200 | |
| CovaU Standing Offer EA116 | $0.22400 | $0.11200 |
Endeavour Energy Network Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (Western Sydney, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands and Illawarra)
| # | Retailer Plans | Summer Demand Charge | Non-Summer Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| ReAmped Energy Market Offer | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi Geelong Cats N73 | $0.01107 | $0.00336 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi N73 | $0.01107 | $0.00336 | |
| CovaU Freedom N73 | $0.01110 | $0.00340 | |
| CovaU Standing Offer N73 | $0.01110 | $0.00340 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi Geelong Cats N72 | $0.04496 | $0.01376 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi N72 | $0.04496 | $0.01376 | |
| CovaU Freedom N72 | $0.04500 | $0.01380 | |
| CovaU Standing Offer N72 | $0.04500 | $0.01380 |
Essential Energy Network Electricity Time Of Use Demand Charges (Regional NSW)
| # | Retailer Plans | Max kW Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|
| CovaU Freedom | $0.04350 |
QLD
Energex Network Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (South East Queensland)
| # | Retailer Plans | Max kW Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|
| AGL Essentials | $0.26740 | |
| AGL Essentials Plus | $0.26740 | |
| AGL Seniors Plus | $0.26740 | |
| AGL Smart Saver | $0.26740 | |
| AGL Solar Savers | $0.26740 | |
| AGL Standing Offer | $0.26740 | |
| Mojo Power Energy without Benefits | $0.08760 | |
| Mojo Power Energy without Benefits Solar | $0.08760 |
SA
South Australia Electricity Anytime Demand Charges
| # | Retailer Plans | Summer Demand Charge | Non-Summer Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGL Smart Saver | $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 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi | $0.46410 | $0.22920 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi Geelong Cats | $0.46410 | $0.22920 | |
| Momentum Energy Standing Offer | $0.46410 | $0.22920 |
VIC
AusNet Services Network Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (Eastern Victoria)
| # | Retailer Plans | Summer Demand Charge | Non-Summer Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| GloBird Energy EasySave | $0.20640 | $0.20640 | |
| Powershop Shopper Market Offer | $0.32400 | $0.08040 | |
| Powershop Lite | $0.32400 | $0.08040 | |
| GloBird Energy ComboElec | $0.33000 | $0.33000 | |
| GloBird Energy GloSave | $0.33000 | $0.33000 | |
| AGL Essentials | $0.33990 | $0.08500 | |
| Powerdirect Rate Saver | $0.33990 | $0.08500 | |
| AGL Seniors Plus | $0.33990 | $0.08500 | |
| AGL Standing Offer | $0.33990 | $0.08500 | |
| AGL Essentials Plus | $0.33990 | $0.08500 | |
| Alinta Energy Real Deal | $0.34100 | $0.08800 | |
| Alinta Energy Standing Offer | $0.34100 | $0.08800 | |
| Powershop Standing Offer | $0.34180 | $0.08470 | |
| Lumo Energy Movers 3 | $0.35700 | $0.08920 | |
| Lumo Energy Value 5 | $0.35700 | $0.08920 | |
| Lumo Energy Value 3 | $0.35700 | $0.08920 | |
| Lumo Energy Movers 5 | $0.35700 | $0.08920 | |
| Lumo Energy Basic | $0.35700 | $0.08920 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GloBird Energy EasySave | $0.20640 | $0.20640 | |
| Powerdirect Rate Saver | $0.30590 | $0.30590 | |
| AGL Essentials Plus | $0.30590 | $0.10480 | |
| AGL Essentials | $0.30590 | $0.10480 | |
| AGL Seniors Plus | $0.30590 | $0.10480 | |
| AGL Standing Offer | $0.30590 | $0.10480 | |
| CovaU Smart Saver | $0.30595 | $0.10488 | |
| CovaU Standing Offer | $0.30595 | $0.10488 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi Geelong Cats | $0.30595 | $0.10488 | |
| Momentum Energy Standing Offer | $0.30595 | $0.10488 | |
| Momentum Energy Solar Step Up | $0.30595 | $0.10488 | |
| Momentum Energy Move Mate | $0.30595 | $0.10488 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi | $0.30595 | $0.10488 | |
| Powershop Standing Offer | $0.30770 | $0.10460 | |
| Alinta Energy Real Deal | $0.30800 | $0.11000 | |
| Alinta Energy Standing Offer | $0.30800 | $0.11000 | |
| Powershop Shopper Market Offer | $0.31160 | $0.10570 | |
| Powershop Lite | $0.31160 | $0.10570 | |
| Lumo Energy Value 3 | $0.32120 | $0.11010 | |
| Lumo Energy Value 5 | $0.32120 | $0.11010 | |
| Lumo Energy Movers 5 | $0.32120 | $0.11010 | |
| Lumo Energy Movers 3 | $0.32120 | $0.11010 | |
| Lumo Energy Basic | $0.32120 | $0.11010 | |
| GloBird Energy GloSave | $0.34100 | $0.34100 | |
| GloBird Energy ComboElec | $0.34100 | $0.34100 | |
| 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 |
Jemena Network Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (North West Melbourne)
| # | Retailer Plans | Max kW Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Powershop Standing Offer | $0.17790 | |
| AGL Essentials | $0.17810 | |
| AGL Essentials Plus | $0.17810 | |
| Powershop Shopper Market Offer | $0.17810 | |
| Powershop Lite | $0.17810 | |
| Powerdirect Rate Saver | $0.17810 | |
| Momentum Energy Standing Offer | $0.17810 | |
| Momentum Energy Solar Step Up | $0.17810 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi Geelong Cats | $0.17810 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi | $0.17810 | |
| Momentum Energy Move Mate | $0.17810 | |
| AGL Seniors Plus | $0.17810 | |
| AGL Standing Offer | $0.17810 | |
| Lumo Energy Value 5 | $0.18700 | |
| Lumo Energy Value 3 | $0.18700 | |
| Lumo Energy Movers 5 | $0.18700 | |
| Lumo Energy Movers 3 | $0.18700 | |
| Lumo Energy Basic | $0.18700 | |
| Alinta Energy Standing Offer | $0.18700 | |
| Alinta Energy Real Deal | $0.18700 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powershop Lite | $0.36260 | $0.12010 | |
| Powershop Shopper Market Offer | $0.36260 | $0.12010 | |
| Momentum Energy Solar Step Up | $0.36273 | $0.12115 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi Geelong Cats | $0.36273 | $0.12115 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi | $0.36273 | $0.12115 | |
| Momentum Energy Move Mate | $0.36273 | $0.12115 | |
| CovaU Smart Saver | $0.36273 | $0.12115 | |
| CovaU Standing Offer | $0.36273 | $0.12115 | |
| Momentum Energy Standing Offer | $0.36273 | $0.12115 | |
| AGL Essentials Plus | $0.36280 | $0.12110 | |
| AGL Essentials | $0.36280 | $0.12110 | |
| Powerdirect Rate Saver | $0.36280 | $0.12110 | |
| AGL Standing Offer | $0.36280 | $0.12110 | |
| AGL Seniors Plus | $0.36280 | $0.12110 | |
| Alinta Energy Standing Offer | $0.36300 | $0.13200 | |
| Alinta Energy Real Deal | $0.36300 | $0.13200 | |
| Powershop Standing Offer | $0.36480 | $0.12080 | |
| Lumo Energy Value 5 | $0.38080 | $0.12720 | |
| Lumo Energy Value 3 | $0.38080 | $0.12720 | |
| Lumo Energy Movers 5 | $0.38080 | $0.12720 | |
| Lumo Energy Movers 3 | $0.38080 | $0.12720 | |
| Lumo Energy Basic | $0.38080 | $0.12720 | |
| Red Energy Living Energy Saver | $0.44000 | $0.14630 | |
| Red Energy Qantas Red Plus | $0.44000 | $0.14630 | |
| Red Energy Qantas Red Saver | $0.44000 | $0.14630 |
United Energy Network Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (South Eastern Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula)
| # | Retailer Plans | Summer Demand Charge | Non-Summer Demand Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powershop Shopper Market Offer | $0.33630 | $0.14520 | |
| Powershop Lite | $0.33630 | $0.14520 | |
| AGL Essentials | $0.34760 | $0.15020 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi Geelong Cats | $0.34760 | $0.15020 | |
| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi | $0.34760 | $0.15020 | |
| Momentum Energy Move Mate | $0.34760 | $0.15020 | |
| AGL Essentials Plus | $0.34760 | $0.15020 | |
| Powerdirect Rate Saver | $0.34760 | $0.15020 | |
| Powershop Standing Offer | $0.34760 | $0.15020 | |
| Momentum Energy Standing Offer | $0.34760 | $0.15020 | |
| CovaU Standing Offer | $0.34760 | $0.15020 | |
| CovaU Smart Saver | $0.34760 | $0.15020 | |
| AGL Standing Offer | $0.34760 | $0.15020 | |
| AGL Seniors Plus | $0.34760 | $0.15020 | |
| Momentum Energy Solar Step Up | $0.34760 | $0.15020 | |
| Alinta Energy Standing Offer | $0.35200 | $0.15400 | |
| Alinta Energy Real Deal | $0.35200 | $0.15400 | |
| Lumo Energy Value 5 | $0.36500 | $0.15760 | |
| Lumo Energy Value 3 | $0.36500 | $0.15760 | |
| Lumo Energy Movers 5 | $0.36500 | $0.15760 | |
| Lumo Energy Movers 3 | $0.36500 | $0.15760 | |
| Lumo Energy Basic | $0.36500 | $0.15760 | |
| 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 12 Smart Meter Home | $0.16820 | |
| ActewAGL ACT 15 30 Smart Meter Home | $0.16820 | |
| ActewAGL ACT 25 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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