Power and Water Electricity Network
Power and Water Corporation is the vertically integrated electricity utility for the Northern Territory, responsible for generating, transmitting, and distributing electricity across Darwin, Alice Springs, and remote communities. The NT operates a regulated electricity market.
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Service area
Power and Water services Darwin, Palmerston, Alice Springs, Katherine, and remote NT communities.
The following suburbs in our database are serviced by the Power and Water network:
Alice Springs
Darwin
Arnhem
Katherine
East Arnhem
Barkly
What does Power and Water do?
Power and Water is responsible for maintaining and operating the electricity distribution infrastructure — including the poles, wires, transformers, and meters — that delivers electricity to homes and businesses in its service area. As a distributor, Power and Water does not sell electricity plans or set energy prices for consumers.
Your electricity retailer (the company you pay your bills to) purchases electricity from the wholesale market and transmits it through the distribution network managed by Power and Water. The distribution charge — sometimes called the network charge — forms part of your electricity bill and covers the cost of maintaining this infrastructure.
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The following electricity retailers offer plans to consumers connected to the Power and Water network. Retail competition in this area is limited. Contact us for details on available options.
Network coverage and retailer choice
The Power and Water network covers Darwin, Palmerston, Alice Springs, Katherine, and remote NT communities. Across 14 suburbs in this network, energy is supplied by a single regulated retailer. Residential customers are not able to choose between competing retailers in this network area.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I choose my electricity retailer in the Northern Territory?
The Northern Territory has a regulated electricity market. Most residential consumers are supplied by Power and Water Corporation, and retail competition is limited compared to south-east Australian states.
Last updated: 1 April 2026.