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The reference price is set annually by the ACT Government. This reference price is used to compare an energy retailer’s advertised offer.
The reference price was introduced to make it easier for customers to compare between different energy retailer offers for electricity where discounts are included.
For more information about the ACT Transparency Code (Reference price), visit the Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission website.
The ACT Government introduced a reference price to make it easier for electricity customers to compare energy plans between different retailers.
Electricity plans are now easy to compare – just look at the percentage difference from the reference price.
Your energy distributor is the company responsible for the poles, wires and gas pipes in your area.
Evoenergy is the only electricity network area that operates in the ACT.
A tariff is a way we charge you for the electricity you use. Tariffs are typically made up of supply and usage charges. For more information go to our tariff pages.
This is a type of electricity infrastructure generally managed by the building owner. A person living in an apartment complex, retirement home, caravan park or tenant in a shopping centre may be receiving their electricity via an embedded network.
The reference price only applies to embedded networks that are operated by an energy retailer. Currently EnergyAustralia doesn’t operate any embedded networks in the ACT.
No, the reference price doesn’t apply to gas.
In NSW, SA and south east QLD, it’s called the Default Market Offer. Find out more.
In VIC, it’s called the Victoria Default Offer. Find out more.
See our home and business plans to check that you’re on the best plan for your needs or go to My Account for more personalised plan offers.
We have a range to suit everyone, whether you’re looking for great rates, flexibility or price certainty.
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If you haven’t registered for My Account it only takes a couple of minutes to set up. All you’ll need is your account number to get started. Then you can easily manage your energy accounts - update your details and energy plans, view and pay your bills, and more.
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Best offer messages on bill for NSW, ACT, SA and QLD customers
From 30 September 2023, all energy retailers in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, South Australia and Queensland will see a best offer message on the front of their electricity and gas bills. For electricity customers in the Australian Capital Territory, the current best offer message will change to the new possible messages below. These will also start to appear on gas bills.
