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Genesis have launched a ‘virtual power plant’ in South Wairarapa that allows users to generate, store, share and sell energy. Is this the future of power in NZ?

What is the final word on the government’s Electricity Price Review? The final report have been submitted but many New Zealanders are heading into a cold winter paying more than they should for power. How can we level the field for a fairer power marketplace? Using your consumer power to make an informed choice about which provider you choose can help you take control. 

What would you do with a free hour of power? As the winter weather sets in, canny Kiwis are looking for ways to save on their power bills over the cold season. Electric Kiwi has another innovative way to save on your power bill with their Hour of Power. 

Contact Energy recently removed their prompt payment discounts and simplified their plans to give customers a fairer deal.  Learn more and compare plans with Power Compare

Make an informed choice on how you heat your home. Compare home heating running costs and heating options for Kiwi homes. Power Compare make it easy to switch to get the best savings on your power bill. 

What does your power bill actually pay for? Here is a breakdown of the main components of your power bill, areas where you can cut down on your power bill, and what your power bill actually pays for.

How much does your electricity use change from summer to winter? Check out how electricity use changes across NZ for summer, autumn, winter and spring. If you are expecting your power bill to go up this winter, this is a great time to compare plans and find a great deal on power

What’s your watt? Check out our guide to the average Kiwi home’s electricity consumption. What’s the different between a kilowatt (kW) and kilowatt hour (kWh)? How do you work out if you are a low or standard power user? How much is the wrong power plan costing you?