Common questions

Is powershop a good provider?

Is powershop a good provider?

Powershop has dominated Canstar Blue’s customer satisfaction ratings for power companies in New Zealand over the years, winning eight times, since 2011. It is also the current award winner, for 2021.

Is Powershop really green?

Powershop customers get 100% accredited carbon neutral energy – at no extra cost to them. Our customers buy heaps of GreenPower because a) they’re amazing and b) we make it super easy and flexible for them to purchase GreenPower products through our online shop.

Has Powershop been bought by Shell?

Shell announced it was buying Powershop in late November.

Is powershop more expensive?

While Powershop’s electricity and gas prices are not the lowest on the market, they are still well below the most expensive of their competitors, and the company offers discounts and incentives for their customers, claiming they help them to keep track of their energy usage and so stay in control of their bills.

What’s the best power company NZ?

Best Power Companies in NZ

  • Meridian Energy. Meridian Energy are one of the biggest retailers and generators of electricity for businesses, farms, and residential customers in New Zealand.
  • Genesis Energy.
  • Powershop.
  • Nova Energy.
  • Electric Kiwi.
  • Flick Electric.
  • Contact Energy.
  • Pulse Energy.

Is Powershop expensive?

Is Powershop ethical?

As well as its ranking of ‘greenest power company’, Powershop is Australia’s only electricity retailer to be certified 100% carbon neutral by the Australian Government.

Who owns Energylocals?

Adrian Merrick
Energy Locals is a team of people with plenty of experience in energy retailing and who want to see positive change. The company was founded by Adrian Merrick, who has a decade and a half of experience in running energy retail operations.

Who has taken over Powershop?

Shell
Energy giant Royal Dutch Shell has expanded its presence in Australia’s electricity market, buying retailer Powershop from NZ’s Meridian Group as part of a $729m deal that may irk some customers who have tried to avoid fossil fuel companies.

What is the electricity price in UK?

According to the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) the average cost for standard electricity in the UK in 2020 was 17.2p/kWh. But there was considerable variation in the regions, with Merseyside and North Wales paying 18.4p/kWh and Yorkshire paying just 16.7p/kWh for their electricity.

Is Origin Energy expensive?

In Melbourne, the ‘Total Plan’ offer from Energy Australia is $29 more expensive a year, than Origin Energy’s ‘Max Saver’ plan….Victoria.

Plan Name Estimated Annual Cost Discount
Origin Max Saver (Origin Energy) $1,263 11%

How are my Powershop rates calculated?

Your Powershop rates are made up of a daily fixed charge and separate charges for every kilowatt hour (kWh) of power you use. Your rates are based on: Whether you’re a standard or a low user. How your meter is set up – this is also called your ‘tariff’.

Do You Back Your prices at Powershop?

We back our prices at Powershop. In most cases we guarantee you’ll save over your first year compared to your current power company. Powershop has no plans as such. We offer our best possible price for your household based on where you live, how your meter is set up, the amount of power you use over the year and when you use it.

Is there a plan for my house with Powershop?

Powershop has no plans as such. We offer our best possible price for your household based on where you live, how your meter is set up, the amount of power you use over the year and when you use it. Use our easy calculator to get a price estimate for your household. Simply enter your address. Get an estimate of your price now.

When will my power prices go up or down?

Our seasonal pricing goes up slightly in autumn and winter when demand is higher, and down again over spring and summer. But there are no surprises – you can always see what your prices will be month to month. “What’s not to love about great power prices?