As of 1 April 2021 we need to charge a bit more for the power lines in the Kāpiti-Horowhenua region. We don’t want to as we are locally owned by the Electra Trust. But the world has changed and we have to adapt – sending out smaller lines crews, for shorter but more frequent call outs for example. Keeping our teams safe and your power on, no matter what. Transmission network costs have gone up too, which is something we simply have to pass on to the end customer.
Why the change?
Here’s 4 simple things you can do:
How to ease the change?
Check you're on the best plan!
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Contact your power retailer and check if you're on their best plan – click below to find their details.
How big is the increase? About the cost of a jar of jam a month (approx $2.50 per month). Rest assured our bills are amongst the lowest in the country.
How much is it?
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This jam jar shows what goes into your average electricity bill. The costs coming from Electra are highlighted in red and cover distribution and transmission of power.
