About Jacana Energy
Jacana Energy is 100% owned by the Northern Territory Government. It was established in May 2014, when the old Power and Water Corporation was split into separate government businesses, and supplies about 88,000 customers.
Household prices are set by the Northern Territory Government's electricity pricing order and are the same in Darwin, Katherine, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs.
Jacana Energy prices for 2026-27
| Tariff | Usage | Supply |
|---|---|---|
| Jacana Energy, Standard ResidentialDarwin, Katherine, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs | 31.68c | $0.62/day |
Time-of-use: 33.22c per kWh at peak (all times outside 9am to 3pm) and 25.83c off-peak (9am to 3pm daily). It pays off when most of your usage falls in the cheaper hours. Our time-of-use guide shows how to check.
What a year costs at different usage levels
| Usage a year | A year | A quarter |
|---|---|---|
| 2,500 kWhAbout 7 kWh a day | $1,020 | $255 |
| 4,000 kWhAbout 11 kWh a day | $1,495 | $374 |
| 6,500 kWhAbout 18 kWh a day | $2,287 | $572 |
The supply charge alone comes to $228 a year, whatever you use. Our appliance running cost calculator shows where the usage part goes.
Can you switch away from Jacana Energy?
Jacana Energy supplies most homes in the Northern Territory at prices set by the NT Government. The savings come from the tariff you choose, concessions and how much you use.
Solar feed-in tariff
9.33c at any time, or 18.66c for exports between 3pm and 9pm with a smart meter (Super FiT). At 9.33-18.66c per kWh, using your own solar is worth far more than exporting it, because every kWh you use from your panels saves the full 31.68c usage rate.
How to pay less with Jacana Energy
Claim the NT Electricity Concession
Up to $1,200 a year for members of the NT Concession Scheme. See our concessions guide.
Check your tariff
If you can move usage into cheaper hours, a time-of-use tariff may cost less than the flat rate.
Cut the big loads
Heating, cooling and hot water use the most. Our guide to reducing your bill ranks the changes by what they save.
Ask about hardship help
If you are struggling to pay, Jacana Energy must offer a payment plan. See our hardship guide.
Questions about Jacana Energy
Jacana Energy supplies most NT homes, and household prices are set by the NT Government. If you are offered a plan by another retailer, compare it with Jacana's regulated price before you sign.
Jacana Energy's standard residential tariff price is 31.68c per kWh plus $0.62 a day, including GST. A home using 4,000 kWh a year pays about $1,495.
9.33-18.66c per kWh. 9.33c at any time, or 18.66c for exports between 3pm and 9pm with a smart meter (Super FiT).
Yes. The NT Electricity Concession is up to $1,200 a year for members of the NT Concession Scheme. It is applied to your Jacana Energy account once you register your card.
Sources
Every rate on this page comes from the regulator or the regulated retailer. Last checked October 2026. Prices include GST unless we say otherwise.