Powershop is an online power company available in Dunedin, including North Dunedin, South Dunedin and St Clair. We’ve been powering homes and businesses in Dunedin since 2009.
Who has the power in Dunedin?
There are around 58,900 individual properties connected to the electricity network in Dunedin (main centre).
The average consumption per property in Dunedin is approximately 8,168 kWh* per year. This compares to 7,882 kWh* per year for the South Island and 6,763 kWh* per year in the North Island.
Where does the power come from?
The majority of Dunedin’s electricity comes from the National Grid. More than half of the electricity generated to the grid is hydroelectric. The majority of this generation is from nearby hydro stations on lakes and rivers in the lower half of the South Island.
Local generation feeding into the city includes the Waipori hydro scheme south west of Dunedin, and the Mahinerangi wind farm.
Who is the local lines company in Dunedin?
Aurora Energy is Dunedin’s local lines or network company. They supply electricity to more than 90,000 homes, farms and businesses in Dunedin, Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes.
Do I get a dividend from my lines company in Dunedin?
Aurora Energy do not provide a dividend to their customers.
How much do I pay for power in Dunedin?
Enter your address in our calculator. to get a quick estimate of your rates. You can also upload a recent bill to get an annual cost estimate and find out how much Powershop could save you compared to your current retailer.
Or you can download the current rates for residential customers in the Dunedin region.
How can I save money on power in Dunedin?
There are a number of ways you can save money on power in Dunedin, including:
- Shifting your usage to off-peak times (we call it Get Shifty)
- Turning off appliances when you're not using them
- Using energy efficient appliances and LED lightbulbs
- If you’re with Powershop, buying our regular discounted specials.
For more power saving tips check out our Saving Electricity hub or the Gen Less website.
Meet Get Shifty — Our Time of Use plan that rewards clever timing
Electricity isn't one flat price all day long, and at Powershop, we've built our Time of Use plan around that reality. We call it Get Shifty — because with a bit of clever timing, you can pay less for power without actually using less of it.
Shift your energy-hungry tasks like laundry, dishwashing, or EV charging to off-peak windows when demand on the grid drops, and the savings add up naturally. Got a smart meter? You'll be automatically enrolled in Get Shifty when you join — no extra steps needed.
The catch? Peak and off-peak times vary depending on your local network, so the best time to "get shifty" looks a little different depending on where you live. Check out the Get Shifty Map to find the exact time windows for your region and start saving from day one.
What are the rates?
If you would like to find out your rates for the Aurora network before signing up, contact us by using our live chat.
*Source: EA Retail Dashboards - Residential Consumption 2019
