Compare electricity and gas providers in Canberra and the ACT

The annual estimated electricity prices are based on a residential customer on the Evoenergy network who consumes 6,500kWh yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.

Cheapest electricity providers in Canberra and the ACT

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

The annual estimated electricity prices are based on a residential customer on the Evoenergy network who consumes 6,500kWh yearly on a single rate tariff. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.

Compare gas plans in Canberra and the ACT

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:

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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:

• Energy Locals (score 8.09/10)
• Amber Electric (score 7/10)
• Red Energy (score 6.6/10)

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.

Frequently asked questions

• Who is my energy distributor?

  In the ACT, most electricity and gas retailers purchase energy from Evoenergy before selling it to you.

  However, in some areas and remote parts of the ACT, you may have your power or gas distributed by Essential Energy or another company, but this is rare and varies based on location.

• Which electricity providers are available in Canberra and the ACT?

  You can sign up to one of the following electricity providers in Canberra or the wider ACT:

  • ActewAGL
  • Amber Electric
  • CovaU
  • EnergyAustralia
  • Energy Locals
  • Nectr
  • Origin Energy
  • Red Energy

• Which gas providers are available in Canberra and the 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:

  • ActewAGL
  • CovaU
  • EnergyAustralia
  • Origin Energy
  • Red Energy

• What is the reference price for electricity in the ACT?

  The current reference price for the ACT is $2,065 as per 6100kWh/year.

• What type of electricity contracts are available in the ACT?

  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.

• What types of tariffs are available in the ACT?

  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

• What are the peak and off peak times in the ACT?

  If you're on a time-of-use tariff, you'll be charged a different rate for power depending on when you use it. Rates are highest during peak hours and lowest during off-peak.

  Here are the different periods in the ACT:

  Peak	7am–9am and 5pm–8pm
  Shoulder	9am–5pm and 8pm–10pm
  Off-peak	10pm–7am