Electricity prices in the Australian Capital Territory — 2026–27
ICRC-regulated (ActewAGL) · effective 1 July 2026
Average bill: $2,747–$3,343/year for a 2–3 person household (derived estimate — AER benchmark usage × the Evoenergy rate). Rates moved +2.7% at 1 July 2026.
Source: ICRC retail electricity price recalibration 2026–27 (ActewAGL standing offer)
| Zone | Covers | Usage c/kWh | Supply c/day | Typical annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evoenergy | Australian Capital Territory | 37.0c | 134.2c | $1,968* |
* Derived estimate — published rates × 4,000 kWh/year; the regulator publishes rates, not an annual figure.
ACT at the 1 July 2026 reset
- Evoenergy’s reference price rose 2.7% at 1 July 2026 (ICRC average recalibration).
- Evoenergy, the network used for ACT averages on this site, ranks 13th of 16 networks nationally at 4,000 kWh (1st is cheapest; CitiPower at $1,481).
| Network | Usage c/kWh | Supply c/day | Reference bill a year | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evoenergy ACT | 37.0c | 134.2c | — | +2.7% stated |
Evoenergy: ICRC average recalibration (the 2025–26 per-kWh rates are not shown). Arrows run from 2025–26 to 2026–27; GST included.
Electricity bill estimator
EvoenergyA 2-person household uses roughly 4,000–5,500 kWh a year.
- Supply charge (134.2c/day × 365)
- $489.83
- Usage (37.0c/kWh × 4,000 kWh)
- $1,478.14
Rates: ICRC retail electricity price recalibration 2026–27 (ActewAGL standing offer), effective 1 July 2026 (GST inclusive). This is the government reference/standing rate for Australian Capital Territory — market offers can sit below it. Full Evoenergy price breakdown →
Everything ACT on one page
- Average bill$2,747/yr2-person household, derived from the AER benchmark
- Feed-in tariffRetailer-set — no government minimum
- Is solar worth it?Payback calculator pre-set for ACT
- Solar rebatesSTC discount + ACT schemes
Frequently asked questions
- Who sets electricity prices in ACT?
- ICRC-regulated (ActewAGL) sets the reference/standing rates shown here (ICRC retail electricity price recalibration 2026–27 (ActewAGL standing offer)). Retail market offers price against that benchmark — they can be cheaper, and the reference figure is what your plan should beat.
- What does electricity cost per kWh in ACT?
- The reference usage rate is 37.0c/kWh plus a 134.2c/day supply charge, GST inclusive.
- When do these prices change?
- Every 1 July. The 2026–27 rates apply 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2027; this page re-verifies against each new determination.
Related
- ActewAGL — schedule of standard contract electricity prices from 1 July 2026verified
- AER residential consumption benchmarks 2020verified
Average-bill figures are derived estimates (benchmark kWh × the Evoenergy reference rate) — labelled, never presented as a survey.