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ElectricityMarket offerResidentialACTRetailer updated 1 Oct 2026

What it charges

Supply charge
$1.2077
a day
Peak usage
44.75c
per kWh

Per kWh

  • Peak44.75c
  • Shoulder30.21c
  • Off-peak26.93c
  • Controlled Load 124.99c
  • Solar feed-in, paid to you10.00c
Solar feed-in
10.00c 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.

Peak rate

44.75cper kWh on this plan

The typical time-of-use plan open to anyone in the Evoenergy area charges 43.34c at peak times, and the lowest 32.94c, across 89 plans.

Supply charge

$1.21a day on this plan

The typical time-of-use plan open to anyone in the Evoenergy area charges $1.24 a day, and the lowest $1.04, across 89 plans.

Solar feed-in

10.00cper 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

Time of Use Tariff Period

Supply $1.2077 a day
RateWhenBlocksPrice
Peak07:00 - 09:00; 17:00 - 20:00Every day 07:00-08:59; Every day 17:00-19:59Flat per day44.75c
Off-peak22:00 - 07:00Every day 22:00-06:59Flat per day26.93c
Shoulder09:00 - 17:00; 20:00 - 22:00Every day 09:00-16:59; Every day 20:00-21:59Flat per day30.21c

Controlled load

Controlled Load 1

RateWhenBlocksPrice
Controlled Load 1Seperately metered usageAll timesFlat per day24.99c

Solar feed-in

  • TOU Solar 2026: Time of Use Feed In TariffOther scheme, paid by retailer10.00c peak

    Peak - Everyday 4pm - 9pm

  • TOU Solar 2026: Time of Use Feed In TariffOther scheme, paid by retailer3.50c off peak

    Off-Peak - Everyday 9pm - 10am

  • TOU Solar 2026: Time of Use Feed In TariffOther scheme, paid by retailer1.50c shoulder

    Shoulder - Everyday 10am - 4pm

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.