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Electricity myths busted in latest consumer research
Tuesday, 22 November 2016, 12:28 pm | Electricity Authority
The Electricity Authority’s new research shows the most savvy electricity customers focus on the price of electricity rather than worrying about the brand they buy from. More >>
111,000 Kiwis switched power companies this winter
Tuesday, 25 October 2016, 10:37 am | Electricity Authority
Around 111,000 Kiwis switched power companies between 1 June and 31 August 2016—that’s equivalent to every person in a city around the size of Dunedin switching. More >>
Hedge market depth indicates confidence in electricity
Tuesday, 4 October 2016, 11:22 am | Electricity Authority
The electricity hedge market continues to perform well with levels of unmatched open interest (UOI) in exchanged-traded instruments strong in 2016, following a peak in late 2015. More >>
Businesses getting smart with smart meters
Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 11:00 am | Electricity Authority
For immediate release Media release: Businesses getting smart with smart meters 20 September 2016 Over 70 per cent of New Zealand electricity connections now have smart meters – and an increasing number of innovative electricity retailers are relying ... More >>
What to ask before you sign up with a power company
Thursday, 15 September 2016, 10:29 am | Electricity Authority
With more electricity brands than ever before, there are a lot of different offers out there. How do you know you are getting the best deal? More >>
Impact of August cold snap on electricity consumption
Tuesday, 6 September 2016, 11:10 am | Electricity Authority
The Electricity Authority’s latest data shows the major impact seasons have on New Zealand’s electricity consumption. The chart below compares electricity consumption on 8 February and 8 August 2016. More >>
Electricity Authority begins review of The Lines Company
Tuesday, 16 August 2016, 10:24 am | Electricity Authority
The Electricity Authority today began its market performance review into The Lines Company (TLC), the electricity distribution network in the King Country. More >>
Unison did not breach Code
Tuesday, 12 July 2016, 10:43 am | Electricity Authority
The Electricity Authority’s Compliance Committee has ruled that Hawke’s Bay electricity distribution company Unison did not breach the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 when it introduced a new tariff for retailers. The new tariff charges retailers ... More >>
Electricity Authority launches market performance review
Wednesday, 6 July 2016, 9:23 am | Electricity Authority
The Electricity Authority’s Board has completed its investigation of Electric Kiwi’s allegation that an undesirable trading situation (UTS) occurred on 2 June 2016, when electricity prices briefly spiked to over $4,000 per megawatt hour (MWh). More >>
Switching electricity retailers pays for Wellingtonians
Tuesday, 5 July 2016, 11:07 am | Electricity Authority
New figures from the Electricity Authority show 24 per cent of Wellingtonians switched electricity retailer in 2015 saving an estimated average of $153. Wellington had the highest switching rate in the country in 2015, with 50,203 households changing ... More >>
More brands and more choice as competition increases
Tuesday, 5 July 2016, 10:11 am | Electricity Authority
The latest data released by the Electricity Authority confirms 2015 was another landmark year for the residential electricity market, with a record number of brands available for consumers. The Authority’s review, released today, also shows a significant ... More >>
Electricity Authority releases proposed changes
Tuesday, 17 May 2016, 9:28 am | Electricity Authority
Electricity Authority releases proposed changes to transmission pricing guidelines 17 May 2016 The Electricity Authority has released a consultation paper outlining its proposed changes to the guidelines that set the transmission pricing methodology ... More >>
Future proofing the electricity market
Tuesday, 1 March 2016, 4:41 pm | Electricity Authority
The Electricity Authority has outlined its approach to ensuring that New Zealand’s electricity market can respond to developments in new technology and changes amongst generators. More >>
Become consumer-savvy this Money Week
Thursday, 3 September 2015, 4:50 pm | Electricity Authority
As Money Week draws to a close The Electricity Authority is urging consumers to check they are getting the best deal on their electricity. “Money week is all about being more financially aware,” says Electricity Authority Chief Executive Carl ... More >>
Electricity Authority urges Tasman households to shop around
Tuesday, 28 July 2015, 12:09 pm | Electricity Authority
Kiwis in the Tasman region are less likely to shop around for a better deal on their electricity, with the second lowest switching rate in the country. New figures from the Electricity Authority estimate last year only 14% of households (2,758) switched ... More >>
West Coast households missing out on power savings
Tuesday, 28 July 2015, 12:08 pm | Electricity Authority
The West Coast has the lowest electricity switching rates in the country, despite having some of the highest potential savings available, according to new figures released by the Electricity Authority. More >>
Over 50% of Otago households switch electricity suppliers
Tuesday, 28 July 2015, 12:06 pm | Electricity Authority
New figures from the Electricity Authority estimate over half of Otago households have switched electricity providers in the last five years. The figures show last year over 16,800 Otago households switched providers, and could have saved $17,595,825 ... More >>
Electricity Authority urges Marlborough consumers to switch
Tuesday, 28 July 2015, 11:42 am | Electricity Authority
Marlborough has one of the lowest electricity switching rates in the country, despite having high potential savings available, according to new figures released by the Electricity Authority. More >>
Over 50% of Canterbury households switch power suppliers
Tuesday, 28 July 2015, 11:39 am | Electricity Authority
New figures from the Electricity Authority estimate over half of Canterbury households have switched electricity providers in the last five years. The figures show last year over 40,000 Canterbury households switched providers, and could have saved $34,778,035 ... More >>
Nelson households most likely to switch in the South Island
Tuesday, 28 July 2015, 11:36 am | Electricity Authority
The Nelson region has the highest electricity switching rates in the South Island with over 21 percent of households switching suppliers in 2014. New figures from the Electricity Authority estimate last year over 4,200 Nelson households switched ... More >>
