ACT Feed In Tariff Information
Last Updated: 2nd Sep 2025
In the ACT, electricity retailers are not required to provide solar feed-in tariffs. Fortunately, most do. This is only right as – despite there being more of it than there used to be – solar energy is still valuable stuff.
Feed-in tariffs vary depending on the plan and retailer. Here are some plans, available as of February 2025, offering above average amounts in cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh):
- ActewAGL Direct Saver: 6.5c
- Energy Australia Solar Max: 8c for 1st 10kWh per day and 4c after that
Normally, the higher the solar feed-in tariff the better. But because plans vary in per kWh and supply charges, it’s a good idea to check if a plan is the best available for your circumstances.
Comparing electricity retailers in ACT
ActewAGL used to be the only retailer in town, but now ACT households have a choice of electricity retailers. You can see up-to-date offers by entering your postcode in our feed-in-tariff comparison tool, then sort by clicking the ‘Feed in tariff’ column.
Previous FiT Rates:
Those who applied for rooftop solar before the 13th of July 2011, could lock in a feed-in tariff from 30 to 45 cents, with the amount depending on the size of the system and the date of installation. As these high feed-in tariffs could last for 20 years, some households may still be receiving them in 2031.
Feed-In Tariff Rules if you want to upgrade your solar system in ACT
If you are on a legacy high feed-in tariff in the ACT feed and you upgrade your system, you will be booted off it. The only way around this is to install another complete system on your roof, with the new system only receiving a currently available feed-in tariff.
If you are on the current FiT, then you have nothing to lose by upgrading. Fill your roof with solar panels and slash your power bills even further!
If you are considering an upgrade, I’ve written a detailed page on how to avoid getting burned when upgrading your solar power system.