Essential Certain Saver - time-of-use + CL 2
What it charges
- Supply charge
- $1.7600
- a day
- Peak usage
- 36.50c
- per kWh
Per kWh
- Peak36.50c
- Off-peak21.15c
- Controlled Load 218.74c
- Solar feed-in, paid to you2.50c
- Solar feed-in
- 2.50c a kWh
- Contract
- Variable prices, ongoing
Prices per kWh as published; exclusive of GST unless the retailer states otherwise.
How it compares in the Essential Energy Standard area
Where this plan's prices sit among the plans anyone can sign up for at home in the Essential Energy Standard area, as published. Each bar counts the plans at that price, and the ink line marks this plan.
Peak rate
36.50cper kWh on this plan
The typical time-of-use plan open to anyone in the Essential Energy Standard area charges 38.28c at peak times, and the lowest 22.50c, across 601 plans.
Supply charge
$1.76a day on this plan
The typical time-of-use plan open to anyone in the Essential Energy Standard area charges $2.44 a day, and the lowest $1.57, across 601 plans.
Solar feed-in
2.50cper kWh exported on this plan
The typical plan open to anyone in the Essential Energy Standard area that pays for exports gives 3.00c, and the most generous 40.00c, across 807 plans.
Price changes
Changes ActewAGL has published to this plan since 17 September 2026, newest first, as published. Every retailer's price changes
| From | Price | Was | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Nov 2026 | Supply charge | $1.88 | $1.76 | down 12.24c a day |
Tariff
Usage Charges1 Jul to 30 Jun
Supply $1.7600 a day| Rate | When | Blocks | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| PeakFrom 7am to 10am and 3pm to 10pm daily | Every day 07:00-09:59; Every day 15:00-21:59 | Flat per day | 36.50c |
| Off-peakAt all other times | Every day 10:00-14:59; Every day 22:00-23:59; Every day 00:00-06:59 | Flat per day | 21.15c |
Controlled load
Controlled Load 2
| Rate | When | Blocks | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Controlled Load 2For 10 to 18 hours per day on weekdays and extra hours on weekends | All times | Flat per day | 18.74c |
Solar feed-in
- Voluntary retailer buyback rateOther scheme, paid by retailer2.50c a kWh
Retailer FiT (excluding GST)
Discounts and incentives
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Fees
| Fee | Term | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disconnection | Fixed | $101.41 | Disconnection fee - applicable when energy is disconnected to the property. |
| Reconnection | Fixed | $92.55 | Reconnection fee - applicable when energy is reconnected to the property. |
| Other | Fixed | $43.23 | Special meter read (including moving in and moving out of your supply address). |
| Late payment | Fixed | $15 | Late Payment Fee may be applied, if applicable (GST is not applicable). |
| Dd dishonour | Fixed | $1.09 | Direct Debit Rejection Fee (GST is not applicable). |
Eligibility
- Other: Electricity meter requirement. This is a Smart meter plan. Customer must agree to the installation of a smart meter if a smart meter is not already installed at the premises.
- New customer. This offer is for new ActewAGL customers only.
- Online only. Plan only available via retailer website sign-up.
- Other: Electronic-billing requirement. Customer must agree to electronic billing.
- GreenPower: Percentage-based option.
Terms
- Contract term: Ongoing (12 months)
- Prices variable: If we vary our market offer prices or miscellaneous fees and charges, we will notify you at least five business days before the variation in the tariffs and charges are to apply to you; and deliver the notice by your preferred form of comm…
- 10-day cooling off period
- Billed monthly or quarterly
- Pay by direct debit, credit card, paper bill, bpay, other
- On expiry: The benefit period is 1 year. At the end of your benefit period you may be placed on a new pricing plan. We will notify you of any changes at least 20 business days before they take effect.
- A copy of the Market Retail Contract is provided and can be seen on our website. Refer to https://www.actewagl.com.au/legal/pricing-information/your-rights-and-obligations.
- For information on additional fees, refer to https://www.actewagl.com.au/legal/pricing-information/charges-and-rates.
Where it's offered
Distribution network: Essential Energy Standard (NSW).
Included postcodes
2321, 2337, 2536-2537, 2539, 2545-2546, 2548-2551, 2580-2587, 2594, 2611, 2618-2633, 2720, 2876-2877
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Published by ActewAGL under the Consumer Data Right, via the AER's Energy Made Easy, last changed by them on 5 Nov 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.