The best energy providers in Canberra are the companies offering cheap electricity prices that fall below the Reference Price. Origin, ActewAGL and Red Energy are currently offering some of the cheapest energy prices in the ACT, according to Money.com.au's analysis.
Switching to solar energy in Canberra, ACT doesn't just lower electricity costs—it also opens the door to a range of smart energy solutions that can further maximize savings. Homeowners are now combining solar with air conditioning, heat pumps, and EV chargers to reduce reliance on the grid and improve energy efficiency.
However, many energy providers in Canberra offer more competitive deals, known as “market offers”, which can often provide better rates or additional benefits. For example, the Reference Price is $2,675 per year, whereas the most affordable market offer is currently $2,032, leading to annual savings of $643.
Solar Choice regularly publishes articles with indicative pricing for PV systems in Australia's capital cities (including Canberra) in our Solar Choice Price Index. Based on the price index data from March 2025, we can see that in Canberra a typical 6 kw solar system would cost $5,420 on average after deducting the STC rebate and including GST.
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