Financial Year 2025-26 — Rates set by AER, effective 1 July. All rates ex GST (c/kWh).
| State |
Peak |
Off-Peak |
Solar Sponge |
Daily Supply |
Metering* |
Source |
|
NSW
Ausgrid
|
29.25¢ |
5.15¢ |
N/A
|
55.34¢/day |
7.54¢/day
|
📄 Official
|
|
VIC
CitiPower
|
16.44¢ |
4.11¢ |
N/A
|
28.77¢/day |
19.77¢/day
|
📄 Official
|
|
QLD
Energex
|
19.37¢ |
0.48¢ |
4.87¢
|
51.80¢/day |
12.09¢/day
|
📄 Official
|
|
SA
SA Power Networks
|
18.95¢ |
9.47¢ |
4.74¢
|
61.85¢/day |
2.55¢/day
|
📄 Official
|
|
TAS
TasNetworks
|
18.75¢ |
4.03¢ |
N/A
|
75.99¢/day |
4.58¢/day
|
📄 Official
|
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*Metering rates shown are legacy meter charges from AER-regulated distributors.
Most solar/battery households have smart meters managed by Metering Coordinators
(Intellihub, PLUS ES, etc.) at ~$75–$136/yr — check your bill for your actual rate.
Other Usage Charges (National — same for all states)
Environmental Certificates: 1.34¢/kWh
Market Operator Fee: 1.44¢/kWh
Hedging: 1.00¢/kWh
Carbon Neutral Offset: 0.10¢/kWh
Total other charges: 3.88¢/kWh — applied to all usage on top of network fees
These are retailer pass-through charges set by federal regulators & AEMO. Rates shown from Amber Electric bills — other retailers bundle these differently.