Paying Less for Electricity Means More for Christmas!
December 1 2011 Categorized Under: Power News, Power Prices, Switching Power Companies, Switchme News No Commented
Are you with the most expensive power company? If not, do you know how much you could save each month if you switched to a cheaper company?
With over 15 different power companies throughout New Zealand, it is becoming increasingly difficult for households to keep track of which is the cheapest.
Many households are unaware how easy it is, and how much of a better deal there is to be had had by simply switching energy providers.
Power prices vary from region to region, and a retailer that is cheap in one town may be the most expensive in another. The prices are also changing regularly so it’s a good idea to keep one step ahead of any price rises.
Here are some examples of the extreme price differences in the electricity market for a typical 4 person household (single uncontrolled meter using 900kWh of electricity) per month. (30 days)
| Town | Most Expensive Retailer (approx per month) | Cheapest Retailer (approx per month) | Approx Monthly Saving |
| Auckland | $252 | $215 | $37 |
| Hamilton | $255 | $212 | $43 |
| Wellington | $272 | $217 | $55 |
| Dunedin | $247 | $190 | $57 |
| Christchurch | $234 | $195 | $39 |
The above results were sourced from a New Zealand energy comparison website. Amazing to see just how much a small family could be over paying for their power, and could putting towards food for the Christmas table instead.
Everyday expenses such as food and electricity are constantly on the increase, everyone should be looking for a better deal for power and paying the least amounts as possible on household outgoings.
With Christmas just around the corner, now is the time to cut costs and save for a great family occasion. With a family of 4 potentially savings over $50 per month, electricity is a good place to start.
Why pay more for power than you need to? At the end of the day, no matter who your energy retailer is, the electricity supplied to your house comes from the same place: The national grid. At the end of the day, you’ll only be changing the logo on your electricity bill.
Visit Switchme.co.nz to see how much you could save for christmas!
Saving $50 per month = free turkey!