Energy Efficiency: Reducing Usage
Being efficient in how you use electricity is good for the planet and your budget.
- Our website contains advice about energy efficiency and practical steps you can take to reduce your power and environmental impact. This includes advice about improving insulation in your home, turning off unused appliances and switching to more efficient LED lighting and appliances.
- Electric Kiwi requires our customers to have smart meters enabling accurate tracking of usage. Meters record the actual amount of electricity used every half hour, and the data is sent to us once per day. This usage data is available to you through our website and mobile app.
- Our plans are designed to enable you to manage your costs. Some of our plans provide a cheaper price for off peak electricity which enables you to load shift usage onto an off peak rate to save money.
- Some of our plans also offer a free Hour of Power. You can choose 60 minutes of off-peak power that suits your lifestyle. All electricity used during that hour each day is free, enabling you to put the washing machine, dryer and dishwasher all at once.
- Our website also contains advice about metering options and load control which also have the potential to adjust your costs.
For more energy-saving tips, visit these websites:
Gen Less
Gen Less is a government website which provides advice and tools on reducing energy usage.
EnergyMate
EnergyMate is a free energy coaching service for households at risk of energy hardship that are struggling to pay their power bill or keep their home warm, delivered by the Electricity Retailers’ Association.
Eco Design Advisor
Improving the comfort, health and performance of New Zealand homes.
CEA (Community Energy Action) - Canterbury and West Coast
Energy hardship and efficiency
Sustainability Trust - Wellington
Advice on energy efficiency and installation
Community Energy Network
Energy efficiency and healthy homes community-based specialists.