Powershop is an online power company available in the Wellington region, including Wellington City, Hutt Valley (Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt) and Porirua. We’ve been powering homes and businesses in the region since 2009.
Who has the power in Wellington?
There are around 175,400 individual properties connected to the electricity network in the Wellington region.
The average consumption per property in Wellington is approximately 6,982 kWh* per year. This compares to 6,763 kWh* per year for the North Island as a whole and 7,882 kWh* per year in the South Island.
Where does the power come from?
Wellington is famous for its powerful wind and this natural resource is being harnessed to help power the region. From the single iconic wind turbine in Brooklyn, to the 62 turbines at West Wind in Makara.
Wellington’s wind generation is supplemented by power drawn from the national grid. More than half of the electricity generated to the grid is hydroelectric. The majority of this generation is from hydro stations on lakes and rivers in the lower half of the South Island.
Who is the local lines company in Wellington?
Wellington Electricity is the local lines (or network) company in Wellington. Wellington Electricity owns and operates the electricity distribution network throughout the Wellington region.
Do I get a dividend from my lines company in the Wellington region?
Wellington Electricity do not provide a dividend to their customers.
How much do I pay for power in the Wellington region?
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 Wellington region.
Note that while your off-peak and night rate is lower with Get Shifty, your peak rate is higher. If you have a smart meter and your home is in Wellington, you will be put on Get Shifty automatically when you join Powershop.
How can I save money on power in the Wellington region?
There are a number of ways you can save money on power in the Wellington region, 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?
To find out your rates for the Wellington Electricity network message our friendly team via our live chat 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday. Or download our full rates for residential customers in the Wellington region.
*Source: EA Retail Dashboards - Residential Consumption 2019
