Electricity in the Northern Territory: prices and options
In the Northern Territory, electricity prices for households and businesses using under 750 MWh a year are set by the NT Government through the Treasurer's Electricity Pricing Order, not by competition. Jacana Energy, a government-owned corporation and the Territory's largest retailer, supplies most homes. Residential prices rose 5.3% on 1 July 2026.
Because prices are regulated and subsidised, there is little to compare between retailers for a typical home. What you can control is your tariff, your solar exports and whether you are receiving the concession. This page covers each.
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How NT electricity prices are set
The NT is outside the National Electricity Market and the National Energy Retail Law. Power and Water Corporation runs the networks, and the NT Government sets retail prices each year through the Electricity Pricing Order, enforced by the Utilities Commission. The Government subsidises the difference between what customers pay and the cost of supply.
From 1 July 2026 Jacana's standard residential rate is 31.6788 c/kWh plus 62.45 c a day, including GST. A new threshold also started: the first 164 kWh a day, averaged over the billing period, is charged at the residential rate, and usage above that at the standard business rate. Jacana says this only affects residential customers with monthly bills over $1,500. If you are moving interstate, our energy hub explains how to compare electricity plans across Australia.
Feed-in tariffs from Jacana
Jacana pays 9.33 c/kWh for solar exports at any time. Customers with rooftop solar and a smart (interval) meter also receive a Super Feed-in Tariff of 18.66 c/kWh for exports between 3pm and 9pm. Those rates are valid from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027. As in WA, the late-afternoon rate rewards west-facing panels and batteries set to export in the evening.
| Item | Rate (including GST) |
|---|---|
| Standard residential usage | 31.6788 c/kWh (first 164 kWh a day on average) |
| Daily supply charge | 62.45 c a day |
| Anytime feed-in tariff | 9.33 c/kWh |
| Super feed-in tariff (3pm-9pm, smart meter) | 18.66 c/kWh |
The NT Concession Scheme
Eligible NT Concession Scheme members receive up to $1,200 a year off their electricity bills from Jacana Energy or Power and Water, applied as a daily amount plus a per-kWh discount. Check your eligibility with the NT Government and make sure your retailer has your details.
Where to complain
If your retailer does not resolve a complaint, the Ombudsman NT handles disputes between Territory electricity customers and their providers for free.
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What to watch for
- Very high users: usage above 164 kWh a day on average is now charged at the business rate.
- The super feed-in tariff needs a smart meter. Ask Jacana if you have solar and an older meter.
- Opt-in time-of-use tariffs are available to eligible residential customers; check whether one suits you.
- Energy Made Easy does not cover the NT; get plan details directly from your retailer.
Common questions
Can I choose my electricity retailer in the NT?
Prices for homes are set by the NT Government, and Jacana Energy, which is government-owned, supplies most households. Because prices are regulated, there is little difference to compare between retailers for a typical home.
How much did NT electricity prices rise in July 2026?
Residential prices rose 5.3% on 1 July 2026. Jacana's standard residential rate is 31.6788 c/kWh plus a supply charge of 62.45 c a day, including GST.
What is the solar feed-in tariff in the NT?
Jacana pays 9.33 c/kWh at any time, and 18.66 c/kWh for exports between 3pm and 9pm for customers with a smart meter, from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
How much is the NT electricity concession?
Up to $1,200 a year for eligible NT Concession Scheme members, credited on electricity bills from Jacana Energy or Power and Water.
No government comparator in the NT
Energy Made Easy does not cover the Northern Territory. Jacana Energy publishes its regulated tariffs, and the Utilities Commission publishes the Electricity Pricing Order.