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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?

What is the average New Zealand household electricity usage? Power Compare can help you understand what the average home spends on water heating, refrigeration, lighting, electronics….

The Strike 4 Climate Protest saw 1.5 million students across the globe protest climate change. You can help create a greener New Zealand by choosing a renewable energy provider. Here’s our guide to renewable power companies in NZ. 

What is the best time to switch power providers? Don’t get stuck paying more than you should on an outdated power plan. Check out our guide to the best time of year to switch power providers. 

If you’re heading to university in 2019, then chances are you will need to sort out power for your new flat. Check out our guide to choosing the best power deal for your student flat.

Hundreds of thousands of Kiwis will use comparison websites this year to compare the options and save money. How can comparison shopping help you choose a great power provider? 

As 2018 starts to wind down, it’s time to start thinking about New Year’s resolutions...

How much is the wrong power plan costing you? A recent government study indicates that being on the wrong electricity plan may be costing new Zealanders $39 million per year!