Powershop is an online power company available to residents in the Hastings area, including Hastings Central, Mayfair, Parkvale, Waipatu, Camberley Havelock North, Flaxmere. We’ve been supplying homes and businesses with electricity in Hastings since 2009.
Who has the power in Hastings?
Around 65,000 individual properties are connected to the electricity network in the Hawke’s Bay / Unison region, where Hastings is based.
The average consumption per property in Hastings is approximately 7,193 kWh per year. This compares to 6,890 kWh per year for the North Island as a whole and 7,888 kWh per year in the South Island.
Where does the power come from?
New Zealand’s power is around 85% renewable, but we’re on a mission to become 100% renewable. Power generation companies and NZ government are actively working towards this goal AND removing our reliance on fossil fuels to meet our energy needs.
Being located close to Lake Waikaremoana, Hastings and the surrounding Hawke’s Bay gets a good portion of its energy from hydroelectric power. The Lake powers 3 large dam-based generation locations. Beyond hydro, Hawke’s Bay power comes from a mixture of other renewable and non-renewable sources.
Who’s the local lines company in Hastings?
Unison is the energy lines company in Hastings. Unison also supplies power to Napier, Hawke’s Bay broadly, Taupo and Rotorua. As the lines company, it’s their role to maintain the poles, lines and equipment used to deliver energy to the region.
Do I get a dividend from my lines company in Hastings?
Yes, customers in the Hawke’s Bay may be eligible for a dividend pay out from Unison. Check their website for details.
How much do I pay for power living in Hastings?
Provide your home address in our calculator to get a simple 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 (hells yeah).
How can I save money on power in Hastings?
- If possible, move your usage habits to be in the off-peak periods when power is cheaper.
- Take a little time to understand the cost of running your appliances.
- Dry your clothes outside if you’re able too.
- Keep showers short, 5 minutes or less is ideal!
- Preheat your oven for only as long as need before cooking your food.
- Check your daily power consumption for when you use the most power. This knowledge can guide better decisions in your home.
- If you’re with Powershop, check out our regular specials. They’ll help you save money on power and maybe even LOL.
- For more power saving tips read the full Saving electricity hub.
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?
To find out your rates for Unison, please contact us using our live chat. Or download our full rates for residential customers in the Hastings area.
