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Cost to run a electric heater (fan, panel or oil column) in Northern Territory (2026–27)

NT reference tariff · 31.7c/kWh

$0.63 per hour at 2,000 W

Typical use (4.4 h/day, 90 days a year at 2,000 W) ≈ $251/year on the Power and Water rate.

Source: NT Electricity Pricing Order 2026–27 (Jacana Energy standard residential), effective 1 July 2026

Electric heater cost in NT at 4.4 h/day, 90 days/year (31.7c/kWh)
Model bandPer hourPer dayPer monthPer year
Efficient (1,000 W)$0.32$1.39$42.37$125
Typical (2,000 W)$0.63$2.79$84.75$251
High (2,400 W)$0.76$3.35$101.70$301

Appliance running-cost calculator

NT

Electric heater: 1,000–2,400 W typical range.

~4–5 h/day in winter (Finder's tracker assumes 4.4 h/day).

$0.63 per hour · $251/year at your settings
Per day (4.4 h)
$2.79
Per month
$84.75
Per year (90 days)
$250.90

Tariff: 31.7c/kWh — NT Electricity Pricing Order 2026–27 (Jacana Energy standard residential) for the Power and Water network, effective 1 July 2026. Wattage basis: Finder — winter heating cost tracker. Full electric heater costs in NT →

The same appliance in other states

Cutting the cost

Plain bar and fan heaters turn power straight into heat, so no brand runs cheaper than another; the only real saving is heating less. Warm the person, not the whole room: shut the door, point it where you sit, and put it on a timer so it isn't left running. If you own a reverse-cycle unit, it delivers far more warmth for the same power.

Frequently asked questions

What does a electric heater cost per hour in NT?
$0.63 at the typical 2,000 W draw on NT's reference rate of 31.7c/kWh (Power and Water network). Efficient models run $0.32, high-draw models $0.76.
How is this calculated?
Watts ÷ 1,000 × the tariff = cost per hour, then × hours × days for the period figures. Every figure on this page uses NT's 2026–27 reference rate — change the assumptions in the calculator above.
Is the tariff here what I actually pay?
It's the NT Electricity Pricing Order 2026–27 (Jacana Energy standard residential) usage rate for the Power and Water network — the government reference. Your market offer may be a little under it; your zone may differ. See NT rates by zone.

Related

Sources — figures current as at 17 July 2026.

~4–5 h/day in winter (Finder's tracker assumes 4.4 h/day).