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 Time Of Use Demand EA115 | EA115 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 |  |
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| Tango Energy Home Select EA111 | EA111 | $0.01120 | $0.01120 |  |
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| Momentum Energy Flexi Geelong Cats 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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| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi EA111 | EA111 | $0.01140 | $0.01140 | |
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| Ptnr | Sumo Freedom EA111 | EA111 | $0.01160 | $0.01160 | |
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| Ptnr | Sumo Lite EA111 | EA111 | $0.01210 | $0.01210 | |
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| Tango Energy Standing Offer EA111 | EA111 | $0.01420 | $0.01420 | |
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| Alinta Energy Sports Pack EA115 | EA115 | $0.04480 | $0.04480 | |
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| Alinta Energy HomeDeal EA115 | EA115 | $0.04480 | $0.04480 | |
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| Momentum Energy Flexi Geelong Cats EA115 | EA115 | $0.04580 | $0.04580 | |
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| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi 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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| GloBird Energy Easysave EA115 | EA115 | $0.05500 | $0.05500 | |
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| GloBird Energy Standing Offer EA115 | EA115 | $0.05500 | $0.05500 | |
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| GloBird Energy GloSave EA115 | EA115 | $0.06600 | $0.06600 | |
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| GloBird Energy Combo EA115 | EA115 | $0.06600 | $0.06600 | |
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| Red Energy Living Energy Saver EA116 | EA116 | $0.19800 | $0.19800 | |
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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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| Ptnr | Sumo Assure EA116 | EA116 | $0.22550 | $0.11550 | |
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| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi EA116 | EA116 | $0.22900 | $0.11450 | |
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| CovaU Standing Offer EA116 | EA116 | $0.22900 | $0.11450 | |
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| Momentum Energy Flexi Geelong Cats 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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| Ptnr | Sumo Freedom 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 Classic N72 | N72 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | |
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| CovaU Freedom Plus N73 | N73 | $0.01610 | $0.00480 | |
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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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| Tango Energy Home Select N73 | N73 | $0.03640 | $0.01100 | |
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| Ptnr | Sumo Lite N73 | N73 | $0.03850 | $0.01650 | |
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| Ptnr | Sumo Assure N73 | 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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| Momentum Energy Flexi Geelong Cats N73 | N73 | $0.05280 | $0.01580 | |
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| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi N73 | N73 | $0.05280 | $0.01580 | |
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| Ptnr | Sumo Freedom N73 | N73 | $0.05280 | $0.01580 | |
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| Red Energy Living Energy Saver N72 | N72 | $0.09900 | $0.09900 | |
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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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| Momentum Energy Flexi Geelong Cats N72 | N72 | $0.15050 | $0.04620 | |
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| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi N72 | N72 | $0.15050 | $0.04620 | |
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| GloBird Energy GloSave N72 | N72 | $0.16500 | $0.05500 | |
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| GloBird Energy Easysave N72 | N72 | $0.16500 | $0.05500 | |
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| GloBird Energy Combo N72 | N72 | $0.16500 | $0.05500 | |
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| GloBird Energy Standing Offer N72 | N72 | $0.22000 | $0.22000 | |
Essential Energy Network Electricity Time Of Use Demand Charges (Regional NSW)
| # | Partner | Retailer Plans | Max kW Demand Charge | Link to Plans |
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| 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 | $0.23100 | |
QLD
Energex Network Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (South East Queensland)
| # | Partner | Retailer Plans | Max kW Demand Charge | Link to Plans |
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| GloBird Energy Standing Offer | $0.22000 | |
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| A6L | AGL Essentials | $0.26440 | |
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| A6L | AGL Essentials Saver | $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 Standing Offer | $0.26440 | |
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| Locality Planning Energy Mates Rate | $0.26740 | |
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| Locality Planning Energy Mates Rate with Solar | $0.26740 | |
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| A6L | AGL Electric Vehicle Plan | $0.26740 | |
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| A6L | AGL Solar Savers | $0.26740 | |
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| GloBird Energy Combo | $0.29150 | |
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| GloBird Energy GloSave | $0.29150 | |
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 |
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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 Standing Offer | $0.34870 | $0.08690 | |
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| Powershop Shopper Market 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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| Powerdirect Rate Saver | $0.34940 | $0.08710 | |
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| GloBird Energy EasySave | $0.35200 | $0.08800 | |
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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 | |
CitiPower Network Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (Melbourne CBD and inner suburbs)
| # | Partner | Retailer Plans | Summer Demand Charge | Non-Summer Demand Charge | Link to Plans |
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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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| Powerdirect Rate Saver | $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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| GloBird Energy EasySave | $0.31900 | $0.11000 | |
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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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| Origin Energy Solar Boost | $0.33400 | $0.11470 | |
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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 | |
Jemena Network Electricity Anytime Demand Charges (North West Melbourne)
| # | Partner | Retailer Plans | Max kW Demand Charge | Link to Plans |
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| A6L | AGL Electric Vehicle Plan | $0.17810 | |
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| Powershop Shopper Market Offer | $0.18040 | |
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| Powershop Standing Offer | $0.18040 | |
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| Powershop Lite | $0.18040 | |
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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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| Momentum Energy Solar Step Up | $0.18090 | |
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| A6L | AGL Seniors Plus | $0.18100 | |
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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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| Powerdirect Rate Saver | $0.18100 | |
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| Alinta Energy HomeDeal | $0.18700 | |
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| GloBird Energy EasySave | $0.18700 | |
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| Alinta Energy Sports Pack | $0.18700 | |
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| Alinta Energy Standing Offer | $0.18700 | |
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| Origin Energy Solar Boost | $0.19190 | |
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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 | |
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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| 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 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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| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi | $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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| Powerdirect Rate Saver | $0.40110 | $0.13380 | |
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| CovaU Smart Saver | $0.40110 | $0.12120 | |
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| GloBird Energy EasySave | $0.40700 | $0.14300 | |
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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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| Origin Energy Solar Boost | $0.42530 | $0.14190 | |
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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 | |
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 |
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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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| Powershop Lite | $0.39120 | $0.17090 | |
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| Powerdirect Rate Saver | $0.39120 | $0.17090 | |
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| Momentum Energy Solar Step Up | $0.39120 | $0.17090 | |
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| Momentum Energy SmilePower Flexi | $0.39120 | $0.17090 | |
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| Momentum Energy Self Serve | $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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| A6L | AGL Essentials | $0.39120 | $0.17090 | |
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| A6L | AGL Essentials Saver | $0.39120 | $0.17090 | |
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| CovaU Smart Saver | $0.39120 | $0.17090 | |
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| A6L | AGL Seniors Fixed | $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 HomeDeal | $0.39600 | $0.17600 | |
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| Alinta Energy Standing Offer | $0.39600 | $0.17600 | |
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| GloBird Energy EasySave | $0.40700 | $0.18700 | |
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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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| Origin Energy Solar Boost | $0.41480 | $0.18130 | |
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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 | |
ACT
Australian Capital Territory Electricity Anytime Demand Charges
| # | Partner | Retailer Plans | Max kW Demand Charge | Link to Plans |
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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 30 | $0.17100 | |
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| ActewAGL Home 20 | $0.17100 | |
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| ActewAGL Standing Offer Home | $0.17100 | |
Note: Demand Charges shown are per kWh and include GST plus all available discounts.
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