FOR HOME
Sustainable electricity for your home
By choosing Ecotricity you are supporting the development of new renewable generation projects. Your electricity consumption is matched to 100% renewable, climate positive certified energy sources over a 12 month period.
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Choose climate positive
- We only purchase power from Toitū climate positive certified hydro, wind or solar or sources. This is matched to your consumption on an annualised basis.
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No contracts or surprises
- Most bills are based on actual consumption. No double dipping. All lines charges are passed on at cost.
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Great off peak rates
- Save up to 56% with our off peak rates during the weekdays and all weekend. Perfect if you own an EV, have solar or lots of washing to do!
OUR PLANS
Our products and price plans
We offer clean energy with plans suited to your needs. With no contracts you can be sure to get power that is good for you and the planet.
This plan is great for homes who aren’t able to change when they use power based on the rates. This plan offers you a fixed rate no matter the time of day you’ll enjoy consistent pricing for your power bill.
- Suits homes who don’t have a smart meter installed. A smart meter has a digital display and is installed in most modern homes
- Same energy rate 24/7
- Energy price fixed for 3 years
- Great for large/busy households
The perfect plan for those who are at home during the day or are able to change their energy use to make the most of cheaper rates. Charge your EV using this plan if you don’t have a solar energy system.
- Up to 50% cheaper off peak rates depending on your network
- Great for EV owners who don't have a solar energy system
- Charge your EV or solar battery with cheap off-peak rates
If you have a solar energy system this is the plan for you. Enjoy a high export rate for any solar that you don’t use.
- Most popular option for those with a solar energy system
- 21c peak & 16c off peak buy back rates
- Flat import retail rate across peak & off peak periods
Purchase energy from the wholesale market at variable kWh rates that change every half hour. This is for those who really understand and monitor the pricing of the energy market.
- You have the flexibility to move your energy use depending on the pricing of the market
- Energy rates as low as 1c/kWh, with uncapped price peaks
MAKE THE SWITCH
Switching is easy
Signing up or switching to Ecotricity is easy. All you need to do is click the button below and follow the steps to find your address. Our friendly customer service team will be with you every step of the way, and if you get stuck just give us a call.
Our most popular electricity plan is ecoSAVER, where you have cheaper rates in off peak periods and all weekend long.
As pricing is specific to your line's company and meter type, simply enter your address in our onboarding platform to see what price plans are available to you before you join.
SUSTAINABILITY
Go solar
Solar is the golden secret that will help you save money and support renewable energy.
Ecotricity works with several solar installers across NZ so you're getting the best and cleanest deal possible.
Our Toitū climate positive electricity provides a wraparound green solution so you can lead the pack in transitioning into a carbon neutral lifestyle. We currently offer competitive solar buy back rates of up to 21 c/kWh, when you have a battery installed at home. Speak to our team for more info.
WHAT’S YOUR IMPACT
Carbon Emissions Calculator
Use our Carbon Calculator to find out how your current energy usage stacks up in terms of emissions. We’ll show you what reductions you’ll see by making the switch today to Ecotricity.
FAQs
Got a question
Yes, with all our price plans we require you to have a smart meter installed. If you don't we can have you upgraded for $30 + GST.
We don't downgrade smart meters, and we are unable to accept legacy or non-smart meters.
No.
But you’re welcome to join us at your new address
When we talk about the electricity from Ecotricity being Toitū climate positive certified, Ecotricity purchases power sourced only from hydro, wind or solar. Because electricity is an interchangeable commodity throughout New Zealand, we are very accurately able to account for how much energy our customers are using and conversely how much we need to purchase from climate positive certified, renewable resources on an annualised basis. The net effect is that Ecotricity is only supplying from certified renewable sources and does not need to tap into dirty sources to fill in the gaps.
Sometimes the address that the electricity authority has is different to the postal address. In this instance using your ICP number is the best solution. The ICP number can be located on the meter box and is 15 characters long.
- Apply for an ICP – This is a unique identifier for your property on the network. You or your solar installer can apply on your local network's website (Please note for Electra and Wellington Electricity please fill out these forms instead; Wellington: https://get.ecotricity.nz/new-connection-wellington, Electra: https://get.ecotricity.nz/new-connection-electra)
- Once an ICP has been created, you will need your Electrician to contact us to arrange the meter install.
- Once we getw the required information from your Electrician we will raise the metering job, this can take 3-5 weeks.
If you have solar installed:
After the ICP is created, your solar installer must apply for a Distributed Generation (DG) application and send it to [email protected]