Pricing and tariffs

Pricing and tariffs effective from 1 July 2026

Water, sewerage and electricity prices are regulated by the NT Government through a pricing order issued by the Minister in accordance with the Water Supply and Sewerage Services Act 2000 opens in a new window and by the Treasurer under the Electricity Reform Act 2000 opens in a new window.

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Water and sewerage prices

Find water usage rates, fixed daily water charges, sewerage tariffs and service charges.

GST does not applyEffective from 1 July 2026

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Power prices

Find domestic, government, commercial, Public Benevolent Institution and service charges for power.

GST included unless statedEffective from 1 July 2026

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Water and sewerage tariffs

GST does not apply to water tariffs and charges.

Water tariffs are made up of a charge for each kilolitre used, plus a fixed daily charge based on the size of the meter or connection.

Water tariffs

Water usage is charged for each kilolitre, which is 1000 litres, used.

Domestic

Amount per kilolitre

$2.3847

Commercial

Amount per kilolitre

$2.3847

Government

Amount per kilolitre

$2.5296

Standpipes

Amount per kilolitre

$3.5257

No fixed daily charge applies.

Portable meters

Amount per kilolitre

$3.0356

No fixed daily charge applies.

Compare water usage tariffs with the previous year
Water usage tariffs from 1 July 2026 compared with previous tariffs from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026
Rate Amount per kilolitre Previous amount per kilolitre
Domestic $2.3847 $2.2647
Commercial $2.3847 $2.2647
Government $2.5296 $2.4023
Standpipes $3.5257 $3.3482
Portable meters $3.0356 $2.8828

Fixed daily charge

The fixed daily charge is based on the size of the portable meter or permanent connection. No fixed daily charge applies to standpipes and portable meters.

Up to 25 mm

Fixed daily charge

$0.9958

26 to 40 mm

Fixed daily charge

$2.5495

41 to 50 mm

Fixed daily charge

$3.9753

51 to 100 mm

Fixed daily charge

$16.0604

101 to 150 mm

Fixed daily charge

$35.8485

151 to 200 mm

Fixed daily charge

$63.7471

Above 200 mm

Fixed daily charge

Area of connected cross-section in square mm ÷ $490.87 × 0.9958 cents

Compare fixed daily charges with the previous year
Fixed daily water charges from 1 July 2026 compared with previous charges from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026
ConnectionAmount Previous fixed daily charge amount
Up to 25 mm $0.9958 $0.9457
26 to 40 mm $2.5495 $2.4212
41 to 50 mm $3.9753 $3.7752
51 to 100 mm $16.0604 $15.2520
101 to 150 mm $35.8485 $34.0442
151 to 200 mm $63.7471 $60.5386
Above 200 mm Area of connected cross-section in square mm ÷ $490.87 × 0.9958 cents Area of connected cross-section in square mm ÷ $490.87 × 0.9457 cents

Sewerage tariffs

Domestic sewerage tariff

A fixed annual charge of $1004.45 applies to residential properties and vacant blocks able to be connected to the sewerage service.

This applies whether the service is connected or not and regardless of the number of sanitary fittings in each residence.

Previous domestic sewerage tariff, 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026: $953.89.

Non-domestic sewerage tariff

For properties with none, one or two sanitary fittings, a fixed annual charge of $1004.45 applies.

Previous non-domestic sewerage tariff, 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026: $953.89.

Non-domestic sewerage tariffs for additional sanitary fittings from 1 July 2026 compared with previous amounts from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026
Sanitary fittings Additional amount Previous year amount
3 to 24 $1004.45 plus $683.82 for each fitting more than 2 $953.89 plus $649.40 for each fitting more than 2
25 to 49 $16,048.46 plus $641.43 $15,240.70 plus $609.15
50 to 99 $32,084.37 plus $595.53 $30,469.49 plus $565.56
100 to 149 $61,861.30 plus $553.35 $58,747.67 plus $525.50
More than 149 $89,528.67 plus $535.84 $85,022.48 plus $508.87

Water and sewerage service charges

There are extra charges for some water and sewerage services. All charges are business hour charges. These services are not available after hours.

Extra charges for water and sewerage services
Extra chargeAmount
Establishment of new water account $111.00
Includes establishment fee
Transfer of existing water account $56.00
Special meter readings requested by the customer $50.00
Removal of water restrictor From $95.00
Reprint statement, per statement $8.50

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Power tariffs

Power and Water is responsible for electricity distribution across the Northern Territory.

Your power retailer charges you for electricity services. We only retail power in some specific remote areas, including Nhulunbuy, Alyangula and Jabiru.

GST included for domestic, commercial, PBI and service chargesGovernment tariff amounts exclude GST

Domestic power tariffs

Standard meter

Fixed daily charge

62.45 cents

Charge per kilowatt hour

31.6788 cents

Prepayment meter

Fixed daily charge

Included in the per kilowatt hour charge

Charge per kilowatt hour

34.8284 cents

Compare domestic power tariffs with the previous year
Domestic power tariffs from 1 July 2026 compared with previous tariffs from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026
Meter type Fixed daily charge Charge per kilowatt hour Previous fixed daily charge Previous charge per kilowatt hour
Standard meter 62.45 cents 31.6788 cents 59.31 cents 30.0843 cents
Prepayment meter Included in the per kilowatt hour charge 34.8284 cents Included in the per kilowatt hour charge 33.0754 cents

Government power tariffs

Government power tariff amounts are shown including GST.

These rates apply from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.

Government tariff

Fixed daily charge

$2.3824

Per day, including GST.

Variable energy charge

$1.1923

Per kilowatt hour, including GST.

Government power tariffs from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, including GST
Tariff Fixed daily charge Variable energy charge GST treatment
Government tariff $2.3824 per day $1.1923 per kilowatt hour Including GST

Commercial power tariffs

Standard meter

Fixed daily charge

97.53 cents

Charge per kilowatt hour

36.8671 cents

Time of use meter

No minimum.

Fixed daily charge

97.53 cents

Charge per kilowatt hour

29.9173 cents from 9am to 3pm

40.2189 cents from all other times

Compare commercial power tariffs with the previous year
Commercial power tariffs from 1 July 2026 compared with previous tariffs from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026
Meter type Fixed daily charge Charge per kilowatt hour Previous fixed daily charge Previous charge per kilowatt hour
Standard meter 97.53 cents 36.8671 cents 92.62 cents 35.0115 cents
Time of use meter, no minimum 97.53 cents 29.9173 cents from 9am to 3pm
40.2189 cents from all other times		 92.62 cents 44.7960 cents from 6am to 6pm
25.2071 cents from 6pm to 6am

Public Benevolent Institution tariff

The PBI tariff offers PBI -registered charities in the Northern Territory a lower electricity rate than the flat rate commercial tariff. Spending less on electricity means these organisations can invest more of their funds where these are really needed, to assist people in distress.

Electricity rate

Fixed daily charge

76.21 cents

Charge per kilowatt hour

32.6347 cents

Compare PBI tariff with the previous year
Public Benevolent Institution tariff from 1 July 2026 compared with previous tariffs from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026
Rate Fixed daily charge Charge per kilowatt hour Previous fixed daily charge Previous charge per kilowatt hour
Electricity rate 76.21 cents 32.6347 cents 72.37 cents 30.9921 cents

Power service charges

The customer connection services fees are regulated by the Australian Energy Regulator. These services include new connections, changing an existing connection, and the ongoing connection and supply of electricity to your premises.

As directed by the Australian Energy Regulator, we offer Standard Control Services and Alternative Control Services for the provision of services to our customers.

For network tariff documents, AER determinations and electricity network pricing information, visit Electricity Network Regulation and Pricing.

Business hour connections are from Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.

There are extra charges for some electricity services. These include:

Extra charges for electricity services
Extra charge Business hours charge After hours charge
Connections: new connection, re-establishment after disconnection, or transfer of an existing account $111.56 $875.15
Disconnection and final read $108.76  
Transfer of existing or establishment of new account$56 
Special meter readings requested by the customer: no appointment $73.74  
Special meter readings requested by the customer: appointment $160.84  
Exchange or replace meter: single-phase $447.78 
Exchange or replace meter: three-phase $519.28 
Basic load $Nil N/A
Class 1 and 2 PV service: basic solar PV and/or battery application admin fee $213.46 N/A
Meter program change $376.28 N/A
Temporary disconnection and reconnection: physical dismantling $2475.95 
Temporary disconnection and reconnection: no dismantling $788.83 
Complex disconnection $905.30 
Installation of minor apparatus, including data loggers $937.51 
Provision of three phase service, upgraded from single phase $3133.65 
Standard temporary builder's connection $1334.23 
General meter inspection $319.10 N/A
Class 3 PV assessment (30-200kVA) $2,456.08 (ACS Fee Based) 
Embedded generation assessment fee for >200kVA-<2 MVA with export ACS Quoted Services 
Embedded generation assessment fee for >200kVA-<2 MVA without export ACS Quoted Services 

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Pricing and tariffs FAQs

Why tariff prices change

Every year, the Utilities Commission of the Northern Territory opens in a new window reviews the costs of water, sewerage and electricity and sets the prices. This means that the prices you pay for these services can change from one year to the next.

Water and sewerage retail pricing opens in a new window
The pricing order sets the retail prices that customers may be charged for water supply and sewerage services.

Electricity retail pricing opens in a new window
The pricing order sets the retail prices that customers may be charged for electricity and related services.

Application of domestic power tariff rates

The domestic tariff is applicable for premises intended to be used for residential purposes, excluding serviced apartments, but including:

  • electricity used on vacant land zoned for residential purposes
  • living premises of retirement villages, which must be separately metered.

Application of commercial power tariff rates

The commercial tariff is applicable for premises intended to be used for non-residential purposes, including:

  • electricity used on vacant land zoned for commercial purposes
  • temporary supply, for example for building purposes
  • motels, hotels, serviced apartments and any form of temporary accommodation
  • shops, offices, warehouses and industrial or manufacturing plants
  • mining enterprises
  • farms.

A split rate explained

A split rate is a way to calculate your charges when your bill covers more than one period, such as when it crosses the end of the financial year.

How the split rate works

We divide your usage into the previous financial year and the new financial year. We calculate each part using the tariff that applied during that period.

Why your bill changes from one financial year to the next

You may notice that your invoice looks different when it goes across the financial year. This is because we use split rates to make sure we charge you correctly when there are changes in the tariff prices during this time.

What you will see on your bill

When your bill crosses over the end of the financial year, you will see two separate lines for your charges.

One line will show the charges for the previous financial year, and the other line will show the charges for the new financial year.

This helps you see how the rates have been applied and understand your bill better.

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Power retailers

Power and Water is responsible for electricity distribution across the Northern Territory. Your power retailer charges you for electricity services.

We only retail power in some specific remote areas, including Nhulunbuy, Alyangula and Jabiru. Another retailer issues your power bill if you live in Darwin, Katherine, Tennant Creek or Alice Springs.

Check if you are a remote power customerFind your power retailer

Estimate your usage

You can use this calculator to find the costs for your power or water use over a given period of time, such as a weekend, a month or a quarter.

Estimate your usage

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