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Electricity prices and charges (Residential)

In Western Australia, the State Government determines how much you pay for your electricity.

Electricity tariffs for regional customers are heavily subsidised by State Government so that wherever you live in Western Australia, you pay the same per unit of electricity you use.

Electricity pricess increased on 1 July 2012. Please click here for more information.

The A2 tariff is the standard residential tariff, which is available to private dwellings (houses, home units, flats, apartments, etc.) used solely for residential purposes. It offers customers the same flat rate energy charge regardless of when and which time of day electricity is used.

Prices from 1 July 2012
Supply charge - cents per day 41.55
Supply charge for additional residences* - cents per day 32.26
Electricity charge - cents per unit 24.89

* Applies to multiple flats and home units supplied through the main Horizon Power meter.

All prices are inclusive of GST and have been rounded to two decimal places.

This tariff is suitable for customers who use electricity partly for residential and partly for business purposes.

The daily supply charge of the K2 tariff is the same as the supply charge of the residential A2 tariff. The first 20 kWh (units) of consumption per day, or approximately 610 kWh per month, are also charged at the residential rate.

Some examples of eligible parties for the K2 tariff include:

  • commercial, industrial or general properties with a caretaker's residence attached, including churches, schools, shops, factories, police stations and post offices;
  • private residences in which a room or suite of rooms is used for commercial purposes, such as a doctor's surgery, child-minding centre or real estate office; and
  • farming properties where electricity for both the residence and other farm facilities, such as a shearing shed, irrigation pump or cold storage room is supplied through a single metered supply point.
Prices from 1 July 2012
Supply charge - cents per day 41.55
Electricity charge - cents per unit for first 20 units per day 24.89
Electricity charge - cents per unit for next 1630 units per day 28.17
Electricity charge - cents per unit for more than 1650 units per day 25.64

All prices are inclusive of GST and have been rounded to two decimal places.

Power Price equity scheme for Caravan Park Residents

In May 2004, the Western Australian Government introduced the Power Price Equity Scheme for Permanent Caravan Park Residents.

The purpose of the Scheme is to ensure that permanent residents pay the same for power as other domestic customers, as well as be eligible for energy rebates.

The key components of the Scheme are:

  • From 1 July 2004, permanent caravan park residents who hold valid concession cards are eligible for the Scheme's energy subsidies.
  • From 1 November 2004, permanent park residents will pay no more than Horizon Power's uniform residential (A2) tariff regardless of their geographic location or power supply arrangements.

From 1 January 2004, permanent residents will be provided with itemised electricity accounts that clearly separate any electricity charges from other fees charged to residents, including rental charges.

Please see below links for more information about how the Scheme will affect you.

Application Forms for subsidies

Horizon Power's residential customers pay the same price per unit of electricity, regardless of where they live in Western Australia.

Prices from 1 July 2012
1. Account establishment fee $33.80
2. Reconnection fee $31.10
3. Special meter reading fee $22.77
4. Meter testing fee (fee is refunded if the meter is found to be faulty)
- standard rate
- concession rate
$152.00
$139.80
5. Overdue account notices fee $4.75
6. Rejected payment/dishonour fee
(payment made at Australia Post)		 $24.20
7. Cheque dishonour fee $13.00

All prices are inclusive of GST.

Last updated: Monday, 2 July 2012 11:13 AM