What is a load factor incentive on an HT electricity bill and how do I earn it?

Some state tariffs give a rebate when load factor is high: units used divided by maximum demand times hours in the month. Running steadily across shifts, instead of in peaks, raises it. It lowers cost; emissions still follow kWh.

Work out your load factor

1. Monthly kWh from the bill.
2. Recorded maximum demand in kVA, times power factor for kW.
3. Load factor = kWh ÷ (kW × hours in the month).

Check your tariff

Thresholds and rebate rates differ by state and year. Read the current tariff order for your category.

Example: 180,000 kWh in a 30 day month

• Maximum demand 400 kW
• 180,000 ÷ (400 × 720) = 62.5% load factor

What Senseible does here

Senseible reads electricity bills, including kVAh, demand and solar export lines, into dated records with the units, factor and year behind every Scope 2 figure.

• Maximum demand charges
• Time of day tariff
• Reduce contract demand?

Sources: Bureau of Energy Efficiency, energy efficiency guides, GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance

Last reviewed 2026-10-22.