Electricity · Plan type
Variable-rate electricity plans flexible, but exposed.
A variable rate can change every billing cycle with the wholesale market. It can be a bargain in mild months and painful during extreme weather — which is why we always show you what the same usage would cost on a fixed plan.
- 9.8¢
- Rate from (per kWh)
- No term
- Typical term
See electricity rates at your address
Deregulated markets only. Free to compare, with no obligation.
No contract
Cancel any month without an early termination fee.
Market-tracking
Rates can dip below fixed offers when demand is low.
Fast to start
Usually the quickest way to get power on at a new address.
What works well
- No early termination fee
- Can be cheap in mild months
- Easy to switch away from
Trade-offs to expect
- Rate can jump without warning
- Painful during extreme weather
- Hard to budget around
Suppliers with strong variable-rate electricity options
Rates are illustrative market averages. Confirm the facts label before enrolling.
Common questions
How often can a variable rate change?
Every billing cycle. Suppliers must disclose the change, but they are not required to cap it.
Should I ever choose variable?
It makes sense for a short stay or while you shop for a longer-term plan. For a full year, a fixed rate is usually the safer buy.
Electricity is a separate ScoutRoo service from home internet. Rates shown are illustrative market averages — confirm terms on the supplier's facts label before enrolling.
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