Powershop is an online power company available to residents in the Nelson area, including Nelson Central, Stoke, Richmond, and the Tahunanui-Port Hills . We’ve been supplying homes and businesses with electricity in Nelson since 2016.
Who has the Power in Nelson?
Around 9,188 individual properties are connected to the electricity network in the Nelson region.
The average consumption per property in Nelson is approximately 6,855 kWh* per year. This compares to 6,930 kWh* per year for the North Island as a whole and 8,043 kWh* per year in the South Island. Nelson, as one of the sunnier parts of the country, enjoys a lower average power consumption than the South Island - similar to the North Island on average.
Where does the power come from?
Over 80% of the power New Zealand generates for residential and commercial use is from renewable sources - with government and generation company initiatives to keep lifting this.
Who is the local lines company in Nelson?
Nelson Electricity is the local lines (or network) company in Nelson. Nelson Electricity networks have been operational since the 1920s, and supply specifically to Nelson - this network is surrounded by the Network Tasman and Marlborough Lines Network distributors. It’s the 4th smallest lines network in the country.
Your lines company are the ones to call if there is a fault or outage at your property. The faults number for Nelson Electricity is 03 546 9256
Do I get a dividend from my lines company in Nelson?
Nelson Electricity doesn't pay a dividend out to residents.
How much do I pay for power living in Nelson?
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 Nelson.
How can I save money on power in Nelson?
There are a number of ways you can save money on power in Nelson including:
- Shifting your usage to off-peak times (Get Shifty).
- Turning off any appliances that aren’t in use.
- Make use of that Nelson sunshine by opting for drying laundry outdoors instead of with a dryer.
- If you’re with Powershop, buying our regular discounted specials.
For more power saving tips check out our 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 the Nelson Electricity network, please contact us using our live chat. Or download our full rates for residential customers in the Nelson area.
*Source: EA Retail Dashboards - Residential consumption trends
