How to save money on your power bills
Practical strategies for lowering your energy consumption and saving money on power.
Should you switch to a time-of-use power plan?
Who can save money on a plan with cheaper off-peak pricing or free power hours – and who should steer clear of them?
5 power bill tips for first-time renters
Learn how to make sure you don’t pay too much for power when you first go renting.
10 of us asked our power company a simple question – now 3 have cheaper bills
Find out how three of us are paying less for power by taking a few minutes to ask a question.
Power saving tips for working from home
Our tips to help you reduce your power use while working from home.
Energy efficiency
How to make your home energy efficient
Learn how to make your home more energy efficient, saving money and the planet one step at a time.
Solar
Latest home energy news & articles
Read our latest investigations and expert tips on reducing energy use and cutting power costs.
We invited the political parties to an energy debate – here are 4 cracker quotes from the night
We put the pressure on the political parties to solve growing energy hardship in Aotearoa. See what they said at our debate.
5 questions with our CEO
Consumer NZ chief executive Jon Duffy has contributed a chapter to the bestselling new book Facing Up to Our Future: Challenges and Choices for New Zealand.
Should I upgrade to Wi-Fi panel heaters?
Smart convection heaters are versatile, quiet and classy, but they’re not the best heater for every New Zealand home. Discover the pros and cons.
Could ‘smart hot water’ lower your power bill?
Meridian, Powershop, Octopus Energy and Electric Kiwi all say their smart hot water programmes mean lower power bills for eligible customers. Here’s how they work.