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Cost to run a electric radiant cooktop (per element) in Northern Territory (2026–27)

NT reference tariff · 31.7c/kWh

$0.57 per hour at 1,800 W

Typical use (0.5 h/day, 365 days a year at 1,800 W) ≈ $104/year on the Power and Water rate.

Source: NT Electricity Pricing Order 2026–27 (Jacana Energy standard residential), effective 1 July 2026

Ceramic cooktop cost in NT at 0.5 h/day, 365 days/year (31.7c/kWh)
Model bandPer hourPer dayPer monthPer year
Efficient (1,200 W)$0.38$0.19$5.78$69
Typical (1,800 W)$0.57$0.29$8.67$104
High (3,000 W)$0.95$0.48$14.45$173

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NT

Ceramic cooktop: 1,200–3,000 W typical range.

15–45 min per session; radiant elements cycle on/off, so average draw sits below rated watts.

$0.57 per hour · $104/year at your settings
Per day (0.5 h)
$0.29
Per month
$8.67
Per year (365 days)
$104.06

Tariff: 31.7c/kWh — NT Electricity Pricing Order 2026–27 (Jacana Energy standard residential) for the Power and Water network, effective 1 July 2026. Wattage basis: GloBird Energy — appliance electricity use. Full ceramic cooktop costs in NT →

The same appliance in other states

Cutting the cost

Radiant and coil hobs hold their heat, so switch them off a touch before the food's done and let the warmth finish the job. Always use a lid, and match the pot base to the element so heat isn't spilling past the sides. Flat, well-fitting cookware transfers heat best. Boiling water in the kettle first and pouring it in beats heating a pot from cold.

Frequently asked questions

What does a ceramic cooktop cost per hour in NT?
$0.57 at the typical 1,800 W draw on NT's reference rate of 31.7c/kWh (Power and Water network). Efficient models run $0.38, high-draw models $0.95.
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 NT's 2026–27 reference rate — change the assumptions in the calculator above.
Is the tariff here what I actually pay?
It's the NT Electricity Pricing Order 2026–27 (Jacana Energy standard residential) usage rate for the Power and Water network — the government reference. Your market offer may be a little under it; your zone may differ. See NT rates by zone.

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Sources — figures current as at 17 July 2026.

15–45 min per session; radiant elements cycle on/off, so average draw sits below rated watts.