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Cost to run a ducted air conditioner in Australian Capital Territory (2026–27)

ACT reference tariff · 37.0c/kWh

$1.48 per hour at 4,000 W

Typical use (6 h/day, 90 days a year at 4,000 W) ≈ $798/year on the Evoenergy rate.

Source: ICRC retail electricity price recalibration 2026–27 (ActewAGL standing offer), effective 1 July 2026

Ducted aircon cost in ACT at 6 h/day, 90 days/year (37.0c/kWh)
Model bandPer hourPer dayPer monthPer year
Efficient (2,000 W)$0.74$4.43$134.81$399
Typical (4,000 W)$1.48$8.87$269.61$798
High (6,500 W)$2.40$14.41$438.12$1,297

Appliance running-cost calculator

ACT

Ducted aircon: 2,000–6,500 W typical range.

4–8 h/day across summer for a whole home; near-continuous in heatwaves.

$1.48 per hour · $798/year at your settings
Per day (6 h)
$8.87
Per month
$269.61
Per year (90 days)
$798.20

Tariff: 37.0c/kWh — ICRC retail electricity price recalibration 2026–27 (ActewAGL standing offer) for the Evoenergy network, effective 1 July 2026. Wattage basis: Daikin ducted specifications (via Advanced Air). Full ducted aircon costs in ACT →

The same appliance in other states

Cutting the cost

Zone it. Only condition the rooms you're actually using, close the vents and doors elsewhere, and hold a moderate thermostat setting rather than blasting cold air. A gentle set-point costs far less to maintain than a chilly one, and running the fan on "auto" stops it circulating once the room is comfortable. Service the filters before summer so the system isn't fighting a clogged return.

Frequently asked questions

What does a ducted aircon cost per hour in ACT?
$1.48 at the typical 4,000 W draw on ACT's reference rate of 37.0c/kWh (Evoenergy network). Efficient models run $0.74, high-draw models $2.40.
How is this calculated?
Watts ÷ 1,000 × the tariff = cost per hour, then × hours × days for the period figures. Every figure on this page uses ACT's 2026–27 reference rate — change the assumptions in the calculator above.
Is the tariff here what I actually pay?
It's the ICRC retail electricity price recalibration 2026–27 (ActewAGL standing offer) usage rate for the Evoenergy network — the government reference. Your market offer may be a little under it; your zone may differ. See ACT rates by zone.

Related

Sources — figures current as at 17 July 2026.

4–8 h/day across summer for a whole home; near-continuous in heatwaves.