Save money and support the grid
⚡ Off-peak power usage benefits you & your community
By using power off-peak, we can delay or avoid building a bigger network.
This means lower costs and fewer disruptions to you.⚡ Using power off-peak also helps Aotearoa as a whole
Power generated off-peak tends to be greener as it's less likely to come from fossil fuels.
It also helps keep the National Grid running during potential electricity shortages this winter.
Save with Time of Use pricing
Time of Use (ToU) pricing offers cheaper rates for using electricity during off-peak hours, when electricity demand
is lower. This is typically late at night, during the day, and anytime at the weekend.
At these times, energy costs are lower for electricity retailers, which means they might be able to offer you cheaper rates or even free power!
Ask your electricity retailer if they offer Time of Use pricing, or check you're on the best plan for your needs at Powerswitch.
Maximise your savings with these simple tips:
Time your laundry
Put your washing on as you go to bed (after 9pm), or run your washer/dryer during the day (11am–5pm) – or anytime at the weekend.
Charge off-peak
Charge your tech during the day from 11am–5pm to take full advantage of Time of Use pricing.
Bedtime clean-up
Turn on your dishwasher when you turn off Netflix for the evening, or use the delay start function to run the dishes after 9pm.
Tuck in your car
If you have an electric vehicle, plug it in before you hit the hay so that it charges overnight (anytime between 9pm and 7am).
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