Stress-free moving
Moving is stressful enough without having to do it in the dark. That’s why we’ve made getting the lights on simple. Two things we need to check.
The account holder
Your ID
Connect/Disconnect online
Please note: This will take 4 business days.
Life support customers
Welcome Pack
Online not for you? No worries.
On a tight deadline? , this is the best option for you. Call us on 1800 JACANA (1800 522 262).
If you call us before 2:30pm, we will process your connection request for same day connection. Disconnections will be actioned the following day.
Complete the PDF form and return it to Jacana Energy, GPO Box 1785, Darwin NT 0801.
Please note: This request is subject to Australia Post and postage times.
Moving FAQ's
Simply book a connection or disconnection day that suits you between 8am-5pm. Please note that faults and emergencies may take priority.
Power and Water Corporation provides all metering services, including connecting and disconnecting electricity meters.
On the day, ensure the meter reader has safe access to your meter to avoid a fee if they need to return your property.
Absolutely. All you need to do is decide what the additional person will have access to.
There are two options:
- Financially responsible: has full access and is jointly responsible for paying bills. We will need their consent and their ID.
- Enquiry only: can enquire about the account and can make some changes. This person is not responsible for paying the bill or any debt.
Once you have decided what access they need you can call us on 1800 522 262.
Online applications
Please allow up to 5 business days for this request to be processed. Once finalised, you will receive confirmation by email.
Phone requests
For same day connection, call us before 2:30pm and we will process your connection request for same day connection.
Disconnections will be actioned the following day.
*Please note*: Faults and emergencies take priority, if the Network Provider (Power and Water) is not able to attend on that day, it will be the following day between 8am-5pm.
Postal applications
The timeliness of this is largely dependent on postage times. As soon as we receive it, it will be actioned.
Fees do apply for electricity connection and disconnection. They don’t need to be paid up front, we will add them to your next bill.
For more information on fees and charges visit our residential pricing page.
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We understand that you might be in hurry, so the cut off time for same day connection is 2:30pm. Please note that faults and emergencies may take priority. If this happens, your connection will be done the following business day (between 8am-5pm) by Power and Water.
If you don’t have a passport, ImmiCard, Drivers Licence or Proof of Age card, please call us on 1800 522 262 and we can help discuss your options.
Yes, you can. To cancel a request, please call us before 3:30pm the day before your scheduled connection or disconnection.
While we understand moving is a busy time for all, it’s important to remember to disconnect your electricity. Disconnecting ensures you only pay up until the time you have lived at this address.
Once you have moved, just let us know the new address so that you receive your final bill.