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Compare electricity and gas providers in Canberra and the ACT

Comparing and switching to a cheaper electricity or gas provider in Canberra or the surrounding ACT will take you just 10 to 15 minutes at most.

Mariam Gabaji

Cameron Micallef

Edited by

David Gregory

Updated

Nov 3, 2023

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The annual estimated electricity prices are based on a residential customer on the Evoenergy network who consumes 6100kWh yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.

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Name	Plan features	Reference price	Estimated cost
Red Energy - Living Energy Saver Basic Plan Information \| (RED552185MRE4@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	No credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 6c/kWh	Reference price 23% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year $1,660/year (avg. 16.7 kWh/day)	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Amber - Variable Wholesale Prices estimate only Basic Plan Information \| (AMB679410MRE1@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Membership fees Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 5.91c/kWh	Reference price 11% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year $1,920/year (avg. 16.7 kWh/day) $228 membership fee included	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Energy Locals - Online Member Basic Plan Information \| (LCL569314MRE2@EME) Green CompanySingle rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Membership fees Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 7.1c/kWh	Reference price 5% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year $2,040/year (avg. 16.7 kWh/day) $197.88 membership fee included	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Energy Locals - Local Member Basic Plan Information \| (LCL569300MRE2@EME) Green CompanySingle rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Membership fees No credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 7.1c/kWh	Reference price 2% less than reference price	Estimated cost/year $2,100/year (avg. 16.7 kWh/day) $257.88 membership fee included	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
EnergyAustralia - Balance Plan Basic Plan Information \| (ENE472331MRE4@EME) Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available	Credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed FiT from 7.6c/kWh	Reference price 7% more than reference price	Estimated cost/year $2,300/year (avg. 16.7 kWh/day)	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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Cheapest electricity providers in Canberra and the ACT

The top 3 electricity providers in ACT currently offering the cheapest plans are:

Go Variable

$1,510 /year

30% less than reference price

Basic Plan Information

Everyday Rewards Variable

$1,600 /year

26% less than reference price

Basic Plan Information

Red EV Saver

$1,660 /year

23% less than reference price

Basic Plan Information

Best electricity provider in Canberra and the ACT

The best electricity provider in ACT for November 2023 is Origin Energy thanks to its Go Variable plan.

Go Variable

$1,510 /year

30% less than reference price

Monthly billing available
Direct debit available
Live chat available
Mobile app to track usage and manage your plan

Basic Plan Information

The annual estimated gas prices are based on a residential customer on the Evoenergy ACT network who consumes 20000MJ yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.

Compare gas plans in Canberra and the ACT

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Name	Plan features	Charges	Typical annual cost
Origin Energy - Go Variable Basic Plan Information \| (ORI539750MRG4@EME) Single rate tariff	Payment fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 59.32c/day Usage: 2.71 - 3.49c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $890/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Red Energy - Living Energy Saver Basic Plan Information \| (RED552127MRG3@EME) Single rate tariff	No credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 68.2c/day Usage: 2.4 - 3.5c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $920/year	Go to site View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Red Energy - Red BCNA Saver Basic Plan Information \| (RED552701MRG3@EME) Single rate tariff	No credit card fees Disconnection fees Rates are not fixed	Pricing Supply: 68.2c/day Usage: 2.4 - 3.5c/MJ	Estimated cost/year (typical usage) $920/year	View details Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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If you're looking for a new gas plan in Canberra and the ACT, we've included guarantee discounts and any available sign up incentives to the annual price estates in order to make it easier to compare.

You should also keep an eye out for additional plan features that might impact your decision such as credit card and move-in fees.

Want to know more about the ins and outs of changing plans? Read our guide to switching energy providers for more information.

Cheapest gas providers in Canberra and the ACT

The top 3 cheapest gas providers in ACT are:

Go Variable

$890 /year

Basic Plan Information

Red BCNA Saver

$920 /year

Basic Plan Information

Qantas Red Saver

$920 /year

Basic Plan Information

Best gas provider in Canberra and the ACT

The best gas provider in ACT for November 2023 is Red Energy thanks to its Qantas Red Saver plan.

Qantas Red Saver

$920 /year

Get 5,000 Qantas Points when you sign up, then 2 points per $1 ongoing
Direct debit available
No disconnection fees
No credit card fees
Australian-based customer support

Basic Plan Information

How do I find the best energy provider in the ACT?

If you're looking to compare energy providers in Canberra or the surrounding ACT, you can start by looking at 3 key features:

Price. If you haven't switched providers over the last 12 months, there's usually room to find a better energy plan. You can use our comparison engine to find the best price available to you in your area.
Discounts. You will see these displayed as either discounts or a percentage less than the DMO. The DMO is a benchmark set by the government to help you compare energy plans.
Hidden costs. Always read the terms and conditions set by a provider as there might be extra costs that might not be immediately clear when you sign up. Watch out for hidden costs including connection/disconnection fees, metre reads, credit card charges and late fees.

You can read our guide to switching energy providers if you want more details.

Greenest energy providers in ACT

The Green Electricity guide researches the greenest electricity providers across Australia. When it comes to their 2022 report, the top 3 greenest electricity providers in the ACT are as follows:

Alternatively, you can also find an energy retailer that offers carbon-neutral plans or the option to add on GreenPower at a small cost to you.

This will make sure your provider sends renewable energy back to the grid on your behalf.

Do I qualify for any energy rebates or concessions in the ACT?

Qualifying for rebates or concessions in the ACT requires you to meet certain eligibility requirements, which often include holding a valid concession card.

Utilities Concession
This covers electricity, natural gas, water and sewerage and is calculated on a daily basis, with rates depending on the season.

You must have one of the following cards:
- Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card
- Centrelink Low Income Health Care Card
- Veteran's Affairs Pensioner Concession Card or Gold Card Holders
- ACT Service Access Card
- The annual concession amount is $750
- In the 2022-23 financial year, an additional one-off rebate of $50 will be provided.
- You will need to contact your energy provider directly
- However, residents in a caravan park or retirement village with an embedded network should contact the ACT Revenue Office.

Life Support Rebate
This rebate is designed to help people with life-threatening conditions cover the running costs of life assistance equipment or those that require constant heating or cooling to prevent their condition from getting worse.

Frequently asked questions

You can sign up to one of the following electricity providers in Canberra or the wider ACT:
If your home is still connected to gas in Canberra or the wider ACT, you can opt for one of the following gas providers:
Residents of the ACT will be on 1 of 2 kinds of electricity contracts:
- Standing offer. These apply to energy customers who have never changed their energy provider or haven't switched in a few years. Standing offers are usually equal to the reference price, which is a benchmark set by the government to help you compare energy plans.
- Market offer. These allow retailers to provide additional discounts and benefits, but make sure you check the terms and conditions.
Assuming you have a suitable meter installed, you could sign up for 1 of 3 tariff types:
- Single rate. You pay the same rate for all your energy usage
- Block rate. Pay different rates for different levels of usage
- Time of use. Pay different electricity rates depending on the time of day

Thank you for your feedback!

Mariam Gabaji

Mariam Gabaji is an editor and tech and utilities expert at Finder with over 11+ years of experience in print and digital media. Her main goal is to help households cut through the industry jargon and save money on their household bills. Her expertise is often featured in media including the ABC, Yahoo Finance, 9News, 7News, A Current Affair, The Guardian, SBS and Money Magazine.

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Compare electricity and gas providers in Canberra and the ACT