Electricity prices in the Northern Territory — 2026–27
NT Electricity Pricing Order · effective 1 July 2026
Average bill: $2,107–$2,248/year for a 2–3 person household (derived estimate — AER benchmark usage × the Power and Water rate). Rates moved +5.3% at 1 July 2026.
Source: NT Electricity Pricing Order 2026–27 (Jacana Energy standard residential)
| Zone | Covers | Usage c/kWh | Supply c/day | Typical annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power and Water | Northern Territory (Jacana Energy retail) | 31.7c | 62.5c | $1,495* |
* Derived estimate — published rates × 4,000 kWh/year; the regulator publishes rates, not an annual figure.
NT at the 1 July 2026 reset
- Power and Water’s reference price rose 5.3% at 1 July 2026 (NT Electricity Pricing Order).
- Power and Water, the network used for NT averages on this site, ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power and Water NT | 31.7c | 62.5c | — | +5.3% stated |
Power and Water: NT Electricity Pricing Order (the 2025–26 per-kWh rates are not shown). Arrows run from 2025–26 to 2026–27; GST included.
Electricity bill estimator
Power and WaterA 2-person household uses roughly 4,000–5,500 kWh a year.
- Supply charge (62.5c/day × 365)
- $227.94
- Usage (31.7c/kWh × 4,000 kWh)
- $1,267.15
Rates: NT Electricity Pricing Order 2026–27 (Jacana Energy standard residential), effective 1 July 2026 (GST inclusive). This is the government reference/standing rate for Northern Territory (Jacana Energy retail) — market offers can sit below it. Full Power and Water price breakdown →
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sets electricity prices in NT?
- NT Electricity Pricing Order sets the reference/standing rates shown here (NT Electricity Pricing Order 2026–27 (Jacana Energy standard residential)). 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 NT?
- The reference usage rate is 31.7c/kWh plus a 62.5c/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
- Jacana Energy — residential pricing and tariffsverified
- AER consumption benchmarks (climate-zone proxy for NT)labelled proxy
Average-bill figures are derived estimates (benchmark kWh × the Power and Water reference rate) — labelled, never presented as a survey.