Electricity and gas plans in the ACT

Find out which providers operate in the Australian Capital Territory.

There are a number of gas and electricity retailers that supply energy in the ACT and choosing the right plan may help save you money.

Learn about your different options and compare them below.

Essential facts about ACT energy plans

• There are three gas providers and six electricity providers in the ACT

• The market is deregulated, but you can still choose a regulated plan

• Canberra plans to produce 90% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020

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Energy Locals		Details Electricity plans Usage at wholesale rates Variable/fixed rate available Features No-lock-in contracts GreenPower: Available Solar: Available Go to site More info	Electricity plans Usage at wholesale rates Variable/fixed rate available	No-lock-in contracts GreenPower: Available Solar: Available	Go to site More info	Energy Locals supplies electricity to homes at variable or fixed rates with no lock in contracts.		loading Fetching your data...
Energy Australia		Details Electricity and gas plans Pay-on-time discounts Monthly billing *Electricity only in QLD Features No-lock-in contracts No exit fees GreenPower: Available Solar: Available Enquire now More info	Electricity and gas plans Pay-on-time discounts Monthly billing *Electricity only in QLD	No-lock-in contracts No exit fees GreenPower: Available Solar: Available	Enquire now More info	Energy Australia has no exit fees and no lock in contracts while also offering discounts on your usage charge if you pay on time.		loading Fetching your data...
ActewAGL		Details Electricity and gas plans Variable/fixed rate available No exit fees when you add GreenPower Features 12-24 month contracts GreenPower: Available Solar: Available More info	Electricity and gas plans Variable/fixed rate available No exit fees when you add GreenPower	12-24 month contracts GreenPower: Available Solar: Available	More info	Choose from electricity, gas and solar options while getting exit fees waived if you add GreenPower to your bundle.		loading Fetching your data...
Origin		Details Electricity and gas plans Pay-on-time discounts Monthly billing *Electricity not available in WA Features No-lock-in contracts No exit fees GreenPower: Available Solar: Available More info	Electricity and gas plans Pay-on-time discounts Monthly billing *Electricity not available in WA	No-lock-in contracts No exit fees GreenPower: Available Solar: Available	More info	Origin charges no exit fees and lock in contracts as well as discounts for paying your energy bill on time.		loading Fetching your data...
Red Energy		Details Electricity plans only 100% local customer service Available in NSW, VIC, SA and QLD Features No-lock-in contracts No exit fees GreenPower: Available Solar: Available More info	Electricity plans only 100% local customer service Available in NSW, VIC, SA and QLD	No-lock-in contracts No exit fees GreenPower: Available Solar: Available	More info	Earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points with your energy plans		loading Fetching your data...
Powerclub		Details Electricity plans in NSW, QLD, VIC, SA & ACT Wholesale electricity prices Subscription fee Monthly billing Features No-lock-in contracts No exit fees GreenPower: Not available Solar: Available More info	Electricity plans in NSW, QLD, VIC, SA & ACT Wholesale electricity prices Subscription fee Monthly billing	No-lock-in contracts No exit fees GreenPower: Not available Solar: Available	More info	Powerclub offers energy at wholesale prices with a subscription access model		loading Fetching your data...

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How does the energy market work in the ACT?

How to compare energy plans

The ACT has a relatively large range of providers given its population and it's important to understand what to look for when you're comparing plans and providers. This includes:

• Bundling. If a provider sells electricity and gas see if it offers a discount if you sign up for both.
• Discounts. Most providers offer some kind of discount to get your business. A discount is always welcome, but try to find lasting discounts rather than one-off reductions. A discount in the first month isn't worth much if prices remain higher later.
• Flexible payment and late fees. Check to see how your provider lets you pay your bills. It might be possible to pay your bills in advance or in flexible instalments. For some customers, flexibility can often mean the difference between paying an energy bill on time or paying late and incurring a fee.
• Choice. Many providers offer a variety of plans and some might be better than others. If you use a lot of energy during off-peak hours, a policy with off-peak pricing is probably a good idea, for example.
• Monitoring. Some providers let you monitor your energy bills and usage using a smartphone app. Knowing more about your energy spending habits can help you make better decisions about your energy usage and save you money.

What to keep in mind when switching energy plans

While switching providers is easy, you need to consider the following when looking for a better energy deal:

• Switching fees. Your existing provider may charge a fee for finishing a contract early. It must be specified in the contract.
• Cooling-off period. Make sure your plan includes a 10-day cooling-off period.
• Tariffs. Tariffs are the fees retail providers charge customers. They can be broken down into a supply charge, which is effectively an access fee, and a rates charge, which measures your actual energy consumption.
• Contract terms. Make sure to check your contract terms carefully. Some providers automatically roll over your contract when it expires, which can be convenient but may come with higher costs.

I have a few more questions about energy in the ACT

• What is GreenPower?

  GreenPower is a government scheme that allows consumers to purchase renewable energy through their provider. It's a way of displacing dirtier forms of energy and supporting renewable energy. Providers offering GreenPower must be accredited by the Australian government. You can find more information in Finder's full GreenPower guide.

• What rebates are available for ACT residents?

  ACT residents with valid concession cards may be eligible for the following energy concessions to help pay their bills:

  • The Energy Concession (this provides a rebate for electricity and gas)
  • The Utility Concession (adds a small additional rebate to the Energy Concession)

• What happens if I move out of the ACT?

  If you're moving to a state like NSW or Victoria you'll find plenty of options for gas and electricity providers. If you're moving to less competitive, regulated states like Tasmania or Western Australia you'll find your options very limited, with possibly no choices at all.

• What's the difference between an energy distributor and an energy provider?

  Energy retailers sell electricity and gas which they purchase from energy distributors. They then deliver the energy using pre-existing grids and pipelines, which don’t belong to them but to the distributors.

• What is carbon-neutral power?

  All energy providers get their energy from the same grids and most of this energy is not carbon-neutral. However, some providers will offset the carbon emissions from their energy. Some providers include this as standard or offer it at no extra cost to the consumer.