ActewAGL and its previous forms have been supplying energy to Canberra for over a century. It currently sells power and gas in the ACT.
On this page, you'll get our full evaluation of ActewAGL's plans and policies, plus a simple way to check and compare rates.
ActewAGL has a few distinct electricity plans for residents of the ACT and a single market offer for those who live in Queanbeyan. It also has one gas plan for ACT.
| State | ⚡ Electricity | ♨️ Gas |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | ❌ | ❌ |
| VIC | ❌ | ❌ |
| QLD | ❌ | ❌ |
| TAS | ❌ | ❌ |
| ACT | ✅ | ✅ |
| SA | ❌ | ❌ |
| NT | ❌ | ❌ |
| WA | ❌ | ❌ |
ActewAGL doesn't have specific solar plans but it does offer a feed-in tariff on its electricity plans.
Here's an overview of its feed-in tariff:
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ACT
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4.0000 cents per kWh
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ActewAGL got a score of 1.29/10 on the Green Electricity Guide, placing it right about average among Australian energy retailers. It performs poorly in terms of both carbon emissions and renewables policy, but has a good stance against fossil fuel energy sources as well as being very transparent about its energy.
However, ActewAGL does offer two forms of accredited GreenPower. One allows you to pay for a fixed amount of green energy daily, while the other lets you pay to ensure that between 10 and 200% of your energy use will be offset by green and renewable sources.
In addition to selling electricity and gas to customers, ActewAGL also has a retail store in Fyshwick, ACT, which sells and installs a range of energy products:
While ActewAGL does not have a dedicated phone app, you can manage your account online at www.my.actewagl.com.au.
Now that you've read our review of ActewAGL Energy, you can check out its plan once again before signing up. If you're still unsure, you can compare other energy providers on Finder before committing to a decision.
Important notes: The estimated price we show by default is based on a single rate tariff. On your bill this might be known as a 'peak tariff', 'peak only' or an 'anytime tariff'. There are other tariff types available to customers and you may need to contact your provider if you are on these tariffs:
The price estimate should not be used as an official quote, but an indication of what your costs may be on the plan. It varies based on whether you provide us with your bill details. You can learn more here.
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