The Australian Capital Territory Electricity Authority (ACTE or A.C.T.
Electricity Authority) was an authority formed on 1 July 1963 to manage energy supply in the Australian Capital Territory.
[2] During the 1950s and 60s Canberra's population was rapidly increasing,[3] causing excessive energy demands and price increases.
[4] In response the Minister for the Interior, Sir Gordon Freeth, formed the new Authority.
The new authority aimed to allow more consumer input by giving the Australian Capital Territory Advisory Council a seat on the board.