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Compare electricity and gas providers in Canberra and the ACT

Switching to a cheaper electricity or gas provider in Canberra or the surrounding ACT can help you save money in just a few minutes.

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Compare electricity plans in Canberra and the ACT

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Name Plan features Reference price Estimated cost
Red Energy - Living Energy Saver
Basic Plan Information | (RED552185MRE3@EME)
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
Reference price
23% less
than reference price
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Energy Locals - Local Member
Basic Plan Information | (LCL569300MRE1@EME)
Green CompanySingle rate tariffFeed in tariff available
Reference price
14% less
than reference price
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Energy Locals - Online Member
Basic Plan Information | (LCL569314MRE1@EME)
Green CompanySingle rate tariffFeed in tariff available
Reference price
14% less
than reference price
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EnergyAustralia - Balance Plan
Basic Plan Information | (ENE472331MRE3@EME)
Single rate tariffFeed in tariff available
Reference price
7% more
than reference price
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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.

Cheapest electricity providers in Canberra and the ACT

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

Go 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

Living Energy 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 July 2023 is Origin Energy based on its Origin Everyday Rewards Variable.

Pros

  • Sign up and get 5000 bonus Everyday Rewards point and then 1 point per $1 ongoing
  • Mobile app to help you manage your plan and track usage
  • Live chat support available
  • $10 per month bundling discount for energy and internet

What to watch out for

  • Credit card and move-in fees apply

Compare gas plans in Canberra and the ACT

Name Product Details Gas Price (annual estimate) Apply Description
Red Energy Living Energy Saver
Basic Plan Information
Red Energy Living Energy Saver
Basic Plan Information
Red Energy Living Energy Saver

$915

Basic Plan Info

EnergyAustralia Balance Plan
Basic Plan Information
EnergyAustralia Balance Plan
Basic Plan Information
EnergyAustralia Balance Plan

$1,107

Basic Plan Info

Origin Go Variable
Basic Plan Information
Origin Go Variable
Basic Plan Information
Origin Go Variable

$742

Basic Plan Info

Origin Everyday Rewards Variable

$786

Basic Plan Info

EnergyAustralia Flexi Plan
Basic Plan Information
EnergyAustralia Flexi Plan
Basic Plan Information
EnergyAustralia Flexi Plan

$908

Basic Plan Info

Red Energy Red BCNA Saver
Basic Plan Information
Red Energy Red BCNA Saver
Basic Plan Information
Red Energy Red BCNA Saver

$915

Basic Plan Info

Red Energy Qantas Red Saver
Basic Plan Information
Red Energy Qantas Red Saver
Basic Plan Information
Red Energy Qantas Red Saver

$915

Basic Plan Info

ActewAGL Direct Saver
Basic Plan Information
ActewAGL Direct Saver
Basic Plan Information
ActewAGL Direct Saver

$1,053

Basic Plan Info

Origin Basic
Basic Plan Information
Origin Basic
Basic Plan Information
Origin Basic

$1,061

Basic Plan Info

ActewAGL Simple Saver Plan
Basic Plan Information
ActewAGL Simple Saver Plan
Basic Plan Information
ActewAGL Simple Saver Plan

$1,091

Basic Plan Info

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The annual estimated electricity prices are based on a residential customer who consumes 6100 kWh yearly on a single rate tariff. The annual estimated gas prices are based on a residential customer who consumes 20000 MJ per year. Your actual bill may vary depending on your consumption.

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

$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

Living Energy Saver

$1,660 /year

23% less than reference price

Basic Plan Information Best gas provider in Canberra and the ACT

The best gas provider in ACT for July 2023 is Origin Energy based on its Origin Everyday Rewards Variable.

Pros

  • Sign up and get 5000 bonus Everyday Rewards point and then 1 point per $1 ongoing
  • Mobile app to help you manage your plan and track usage
  • Live chat support available
  • $10 per month bundling discount for energy and internet

What to watch out for

  • Credit card and move-in fees apply

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:

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 icon
Utilities Concession

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

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