Electricity Comparison Australian Capital Territory
Electricity comparison Australian Capital Territory starts with your Evoenergy network address, annual usage, meter type and concession eligibility. Compare electricity plans Australian Capital Territory-wide against ActewAGL standing offer pricing, Energy Made Easy market offers and the latest ICRC regulated price update.
Electricity comparison Australian Capital Territory: how the market works
Competitive retail offers
ACT households can compare market offers from competing retailers through Energy Made Easy. The cheapest electricity ACT plan can change with usage, solar exports and smart meter tariff windows.
ICRC standing offer regulation
The ICRC sets the regulated price direction for ActewAGL standing offers. From 1 July 2026, regulated standing offer tariffs can increase by 2.73% on average.
Australian Capital Territory electricity distribution networks
Your distributor manages the poles, wires, outage response and network tariff inputs. In Canberra and the ACT, Evoenergy is the key network business to know.
Evoenergy
ACT electricity distribution network
Evoenergy owns and operates the ACT electricity distribution network. Its network prices make up around 30% of residential electricity bills.
Transmission and NEM connection
Wholesale supply through the National Electricity Market
ACT retailers buy electricity through the NEM, with the ACT exposed to NSW-region wholesale conditions and transmission charges.
Embedded networks
Apartments, retirement villages and private sites
Some ACT customers are supplied through embedded networks, which can change retailer choice, metering and billing arrangements.
Current ACT Default Market Offer (DMO) status and regulated standing offers
The ACT has no AER Default Market Offer reference price. Use the ICRC standing offer update and Energy Made Easy plan estimates as the practical benchmarks when comparing offers.
| Framework | Area | Residential benchmark | Usage basis | Annual change | Comparison note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AER Default Market Offer | Not applicable in the Australian Capital Territory | No ACT Default Market Offer (DMO) | N/A | N/A | The AER Default Market Offer (DMO) applies in NSW, South Australia and South East Queensland, not the ACT. |
| ICRC regulated standing offer | ActewAGL standard retail contract customers in the Evoenergy network | $2,400 typical annual bill | 6,500 kWh | +2.73% from 1 July 2026 | ICRC announced the 2026-27 regulated standing offer update on 25 May 2026; a typical customer increase is about $64. |
| ICRC 2025-26 benchmark | ActewAGL regulated tariff basket | $2,336 average annual bill | 6,500 kWh | +10.11% in 2025-26 | The 2025-26 report estimated small, average and large residential standing offer bills at $1,366, $2,336 and $2,695. |
ACT electricity rebates and concessions
Cheap electricity ACT comparisons should include concessions. The ACT Electricity, Gas and Water Rebate is a large bill credit, so make sure the concession is active before comparing annual costs.
Electricity, Gas and Water Rebate: $800 for eligible ACT households with approved concession cards
Utilities Concession support applied through participating electricity retailers for eligible account holders
Life Support Rebate for eligible customers using approved life-support equipment at home
Medical Heating and Cooling support pathways for customers with medical needs and concession eligibility
Home Energy Support Program rebates for eligible homeowners improving heating, cooling, hot water or energy efficiency
National Energy Bill Relief payments where available through Commonwealth and ACT Government arrangements
Top electricity retailers in the Australian Capital Territory
Compare ActewAGL against national and challenger retailers. Solar feed-in rates, controlled load pricing and time-of-use windows can change the cheapest Australian Capital Territory electricity plan by household.
Find cheap electricity ACT plans by postcode
Use your bill details to compare supply charges, usage rates, time-of-use windows, solar feed-in credits and concessions against ACT standing offer pricing.
Official sources for ACT electricity comparison
Australian Capital Territory electricity comparison FAQs
What is the best way to compare electricity plans in the ACT?
Use your postcode, annual kWh usage, tariff type, solar export, controlled load and smart meter data. Compare market offers against ActewAGL standing offer pricing and the ICRC regulated price update, because the AER Default Market Offer does not apply in the ACT.
Does the Default Market Offer apply in the Australian Capital Territory?
No. The AER Default Market Offer applies in New South Wales, South Australia and South East Queensland. ACT standing offer prices for ActewAGL small customers are regulated by the Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission.
Who is the electricity distributor in Canberra?
Evoenergy is the ACT electricity distributor. Retailers send the bill, but Evoenergy manages the poles and wires, network tariffs, outage response and connections.
Can ACT renters switch electricity providers?
Usually yes if the account is in your name and your property is not in an embedded network. Check your lease, current bill and meter arrangement before switching.
Which electricity retailers operate in the ACT?
ACT customers commonly compare ActewAGL, Origin Energy, EnergyAustralia, Red Energy, Energy Locals, Powershop, Amber Electric and other retailers listed through Energy Made Easy. Availability can change by address and tariff.