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Cost to run a electric oven in Northern Territory (2026–27)

NT reference tariff · 31.7c/kWh

$0.95 per hour at 3,000 W

Typical use (1 h/day, 312 days at 1 kWh per hour of use) ≈ $99/year on the Power and Water rate.

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

Electric oven cost in NT at 1 h/day, 312 days/year (31.7c/kWh)
Model bandPer hourPer dayPer monthPer year
Efficient (2,000 W)$0.63$0.63$19.26$198
Typical (3,000 W)$0.95$0.95$28.89$297
High (5,000 W)$1.58$1.58$48.15$494

The headline annual figure uses this appliance's measured energy per use (1 kWh per hour of use) rather than a constant draw — the table shows constant-draw costs at your chosen hours.

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NT

Electric oven: 2,000–5,000 W typical range.

Rated element watts peak on preheat; once at temperature the thermostat cycles, so real use is ~0.8–1.2 kWh per hour.

$0.95 per hour · $297/year at your settings
Per day (1 h)
$0.95
Per month
$28.89
Per year (312 days)
$296.51

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: EcoFlow AU — electric oven energy consumption. Full electric oven costs in NT →

The same appliance in other states

Cutting the cost

Skip the pre-heat for anything that isn't baking, and resist opening the door, since every peek lets the heat pour out. Cook in batches while it's already hot, use the fan-forced setting to cook at a lower temperature, and switch off a little early to coast on the residual heat. For small dishes, a benchtop oven, air fryer or microwave uses far less.

Frequently asked questions

What does a electric oven cost per hour in NT?
$0.95 at the typical 3,000 W draw on NT's reference rate of 31.7c/kWh (Power and Water network). Efficient models run $0.63, high-draw models $1.58.
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.

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Sources — figures current as at 17 July 2026.

Rated element watts peak on preheat; once at temperature the thermostat cycles, so real use is ~0.8–1.2 kWh per hour.