Max Demand at a glance
All electricity is charged at the same standard rate whatever time of the day or night it is used.
This tariff is suitable for all types of appliances: heaters, lights, TVs, washing machines etc.
It is likely to suit you if you use the majority of electricity during the day and rarely use electricity to heat your home or hot water.
Who is it for?
This tariff is for homes that require a service capacity greater than 100A (three phase).
Customers whose Power Factor is less than 0.95 lagging, will incur higher energy costs than necessary. For more information, please contact our Customer Care team.
All Maximum Demand Tariffs are subject to a minimum charge of 30 kiloVolt amperes (kVA).
Key features
For homes that require a service capacity greater than 100A (three phase)
One rate
Suitable for all types of electrical appliances
Tariff rates
The cards below show the current rates for the Standard Domestic Maximum Demand tariff - low voltage and high voltage options. These rates include GST and are subject to change.
Rates effective from 1 January 2024.
Low voltage (230V/400V)
Maximum demand charge
For each kVa of max demand made each month:
Minimum charge of 30 kVA
Price per unit
Service charge
All rates are inclusive of GST
High voltage (11,000V)
Maximum demand charge
For each kVa of max demand made each month:
Minimum charge of 30 kVA
Price per unit
Service charge
All rates are inclusive of GST
Other tariffs
If you use electricity to heat your home or hot water and require a service capacity greater than 100A (three phase), you may want to take a look at this alternative tariff.
Economy 7 Domestic Maximum Demand
A two-rate tariff, giving cheaper electricity at night for large homes requiring a service greater than 100A (three phase).
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