Cheapest electricity in Adelaide, September 2026

Every current Adelaide plan without catches, ranked by what a typical home would pay in a year. Pick your network below.

Key facts

  • On SA Power Networks, the cheapest plan with no catches for a home using 12 kWh a day is 1st Energy (1st Emerald - Time of Use) at about $1,966 a year.

*Estimated for a home using 12 kWh a day spread evenly across the day, including GST and the daily charge. Your bill depends on when you use power. Based on the government plan feed, which may contain errors. Confirm on the retailer's website.

Cheapest electricity on SA Power Networks

Adelaide plans on the SA Power Networks network, 24 September 2026
RetailerPlanEst. bill/yr*Avg. rateDaily chargeTariff
1st Energy1st Emerald - Time of Use$1,96632.7c146cTime of useSee plan
CovaUSolarMax SA Residential TOU$2,03032.0c172cTime of useSee plan
Flipped EnergyFreedom Switched On 2.2! Controlled Load$2,06336.1c131cTime of useSee plan
Kogan EnergyKogan Energy for current FIRST members$2,06838.6c103cTime of useSee plan
PowershopPower House$2,06838.6c103cTime of useSee plan
Lumo Energy (SA)Lumo Basic$2,09738.0c119cTime of useSee plan
Momentum EnergyNAB Goodies$2,13834.9c167cTime of useSee plan
AGLResidential Seniors Saver (No Exit Fee)$2,21236.9c164cTime of useSee plan
Origin EnergyOrigin Weekday Shift$2,23936.9c171cTime of useSee plan
SumoSumo Standing$2,24736.3c180cTime of useSee plan

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Common questions

Who is the cheapest electricity provider in Adelaide?

On SA Power Networks, the cheapest plan with no catches for a home using 12 kWh a day is 1st Energy (1st Emerald - Time of Use) at about $1,966 a year.

How much is electricity in Adelaide?

For a home using 12 kWh a day (about 4,400 kWh a year), the cheapest plans on SA Power Networks cost about $1,966 a year including GST and the daily charge.

Which network am I on?

Adelaide is served by SA Power Networks. Your network is printed on your electricity bill.