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ElectricityMarket offerResidentialACTRetailer updated 1 Oct 2026

What it charges

Supply charge
$1.5345
a day
Usage
31.30c
per kWh
Solar feed-in
3.00c a kWh
Contract
Variable prices, ongoing

Prices per kWh as published; exclusive of GST unless the retailer states otherwise.

How it compares in the Evoenergy area

Where this plan's prices sit among the plans anyone can sign up for at home in the Evoenergy area, as published. Each bar counts the plans at that price, and the ink line marks this plan.

Usage rate

31.30cper kWh on this plan

The typical single-rate plan open to anyone in the Evoenergy area charges 27.36c, and the lowest 20.14c, across 148 plans.

Supply charge

$1.53a day on this plan

The typical single-rate plan open to anyone in the Evoenergy area charges $1.35 a day, and the lowest $0.97, across 148 plans.

Solar feed-in

3.00cper kWh exported on this plan

The typical plan open to anyone in the Evoenergy area that pays for exports gives 3.00c, and the most generous 12.00c, across 238 plans.

Tariff

Single Rate Tariff Period

Supply $1.5345 a day
RateWhenBlocksPrice
PeakAny timeAll timesfirst 60 kWh per day at 31.30c, then 31.67c31.30c

Solar feed-in

  • Solar FiT 2026: Stepped Rate Feed In TariffOther scheme, paid by retailer3.00c a kWh

    0-5kWh/day | Solar FiT 2026

  • Solar FiT 2026: Stepped Rate Feed In TariffOther scheme, paid by retailer1.00c a kWh

    5kWh+/day | Solar FiT 2026

Fees

FeeTermAmountNotes
Dd dishonourFixed$7.50Charged when a direct debit payment has dishonoured or reversed. This charge is not subject to GST.
Paper billFixed$2.15Charged for providing a paper bill
ConnectionFixed$230.41May be charged when you move into a property or change retailer. Actual fee may vary.
Disconnect move outFixed$230.41May be charged when you move out and require a final meter read. Actual fee may vary.
Payment processingFixed$2.70May apply for over the counter payments made at an Australia Post outlet.
OtherFixed$25May be charged where you request a change, removal or installation of an electricity meter. It is to arrange metering-related goods or services for you with a meter provider or distributor.
Cheque dishonourFixed$15Cheque Dishonour fee

Eligibility

  • GreenPower: 50% Greenpower option
  • GreenPower: 100% Greenpower option

Terms

  • Prices variable: Due to changes in the market and economic conditions, we may update your tariff and/or fees. We will provide at least 5 business days' notice before the change takes place.
  • 10-day cooling off period
  • Billed monthly or quarterly
  • Pay by direct debit, credit card, bpay, other
  • On expiry: No fixed contract.
  • 1st Energy (EL Retail Energy) offers no lock in contracts or exit fees. Prices may vary in accordance with the terms and conditions. See 1stenergy.com.au/dual-terms-conditions/ for full terms and conditions.
  • For more information on these fees and other fees, please visit 1stenergy.com.au/additional-fees-and-charges/

Where it's offered

Distribution network: Evoenergy (ACT).

Included postcodes

2600-2607, 2609, 2611-2612, 2614-2615, 2617-2618, 2620, 2900, 2902-2906, 2911-2914

Published by 1st Energy (EL Retail Energy) under the Consumer Data Right, via the AER's Energy Made Easy, last changed by them on 1 Oct 2026. Figures are shown as the institution publishes them and can change without notice; confirm on their site before applying. The Finance Algorithm earns nothing from any product listed here.