NZ Utility Providers

Switchme has worked hard to collate information about all New Zealand energy retailers. This will enable you to make an informed decision to meet your energy needs.

See more about the power companies below to find out more information before you make your switch. Including Switchme latest deals, offers, solar buy back rates, renewable energy and much more

If you require help over the phone, please contact Switchme directly 03 371 9451 or email us at [email protected] - We’re always here to help you compare power companies and switch to a better deal.


Genesis Energy

  • Deals: 50 power hours credits, big dual fuel discounts, 'Power Shout' hours and LPG offers are some of the deals on Switchme
  • Switchme is the best place to compare Genesis Energy. They offer electricity and gas plans and deals. They allow you to manage your account online through their custom App
  • Genesis Energy sells electricity, 45kg LPG gas bottles and natural gas via its retailer brands
  • Frank Energy (previously Energy Online) are no longer suppling LPG of natural gas
  • They are New Zealand's largest power companies, supplying around 500,000 customers through

Genesis Energy solar buyback rate: (as of the 12th Jan 2022) Genesis offer 12c/kWh for electricity exported back to the grid

  • Couple of FAQs
    • Where can I find my ICP number on my Genesis Energy bill? Your ICP is the Identity number of your meter. This can be found on the top right hand corner on page 2 of your Genesis Energy bill.
    • If you are looking for fixed energy pricing for 12 months, Genesis allows you to lock in your rates on an Energy Plus or Energy Basic plan
    • If your moving into a house short term or maybe renting, or uncertain what the next 12 months will bring, there are flexible pricing plans. The Energy Plus plan, with no fees if you move or cancel at anytime

Gas bottle pricing

    • If you have your electricity with Genesis Energy you'll receive a dual fuel additional 5% discount and your monthly rental charges, also your 45kg gas bottle refills.
    • You only have one bill that will include your household electricity charges.

  • Natural Gas with Genesis Energy

    • If you signup your electricity and natural gas you’ll receive an extra 5% (dual fuel) discount and the added benefit of both fuels on one-bill


Mercury Energy

Generate electricity from 100% renewable sources – hydro, geothermal, and wind. Learn more on the Mercury Energy website

Their electricity retail brands are Mercury and GLOBUG.

Mercury is listed on both the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX) and Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) under the ticker symbol MCY, with the New Zealand Government holding a 51% shareholding.

Mercury is guided by sustainability principles, including kaitiakitanga (guardianship and protection of the environment), and focuses on long-term business sustainability. They also support customers with solar solutions through partnerships and offer buy-back options for excess solar generation.


Electric Kiwi

Electric Kiwi is an independent power and broadband company on a mission to make it better.

Founded in 2014 by 3 friends in Whakatane, Electric Kiwi have built their own smart tech that helps them deliver innovation like the famous Hour of Power.

In 2023, Electric Kiwi moved all their plans to time-of-use pricing, enabling their customers to take advantage of lower electricity rates during off-peak hours. Shifting energy usage to non-peak times often aligns with periods of higher renewable energy availability. By doing so, Electric Kiwi customers can actively contribute to a more sustainable energy landscape, reducing reliance on non-renewable sources during peak demand.

Electric Kiwi’s award-winning service team is available 7 days to help with any queries via live chat, and average chat wait times are under a minute. Customer can also get fast service via social media or email or by requesting a call-back

Electric Kiwi has no contracts, break-fees or sneaky notice periods, and they offer an hour of free off-peak power every day!

Broadband is also available for Electric Kiwi power customers. Fast speeds, low prices and you can buy, rent or BYO device, the choice is yours. Electric Kiwi were voted #1 in customer satisfaction for Bundled Utilities from Canstar Blue in 2023.

All Electric Kiwi plans offer a solar buyback rate. If you're on the MoveMaster plan you'll receive a huge 12.5c/kWh buyback rate, or 8c/kWh on all other plans.

Recipients of Consumer, Canstar Blue and Readers Digest customer service awards.


Pulse Energy

  • Pulse Energy is a community owned electricity, gas and solar supplier offering energy and broadband plans to households and businesses throughout NZ.
  • Pulse Energy offer their customers a low price up front and no long term contracts - you have the freedom to switch to another retailer, free of charge
  • They currently have new unlimited Broadband plans and bundle opportunities for customers.
  • By combining your electricity and gas account you will receive Pulse’s All Energy Discount.
  • Pulse Energy have My Account - this allows our customers to keep track of their power bills and make payments online. This is an environmentally friendly option to keep track of your account.
  • In 2016 after a takeover by majority shareholder Buller Electricity and Pioneer Energy, Pulse Energy was delisted from the NZX. It is now community owned with origins in Alexandra, Westport, and Levin.
  • Pulse Energy have a competitive pricing plan. They do not have a prompt payment discount as they have already built this into their pricing.
  • Alongside partner solarcity, Pulse are now offering a new energy service called solarZero®. It provides an opportunity for electricity customers to have access to solar power, home automation and batteries under one simple energy supply arrangement.
  • Pulse energy provide an efficient New Zealand based call service.


Contact Energy

Contact Energy is one of our countries leading suppliers of electricity, natural gas, broadband, solar and renewable energy sources.

Contact Energy Broadband:

Contact Energy also offer Broadband now. Switchme now offers a broadband comparison service and we are expanding the retailers we are working with over the coming months. For more information please see our Broadband information page and our Broadband comparison page .

Kiwis have voted Contact as being one of the most trusted gas and electricity suppliers, as sighted and stated in the 2021 Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands survey.

Contact is a sustainable energy supplier - they are committed to and deeply invested in New Zealand’s environmental, social and economic wellbeing. Over 80% of Contact’s generation is from renewable sources. Contact Energy have reduced emissions by 59% since 2012 and planted over 25,000 native plants in the last year as a commitment to the environment and New Zealand as a whole.


This page was last updated on the 12th January 2022