Low-user electricity tariff phase-out has winners and losers

Low-user electricity tariff phase-out has winners and losers
The energy tariff phase-out has not so far brought about the innovation that was hoped. (Image: NZME)
Ian Llewellyn
The phase-out of mandatory low fixed electricity charges has so far helped more households than it has hurt but some of the poorest have been hit hardest, a Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment review has found.However, the move has not brought about the level of innovative electricity tariff changes being brought in by retailers that was expected, which is partly attributed to the phase-out not being completed.The Low Fixed Charge Tariff regulations were introduced in 2004 to provide electricity plans with a discounted fixed charge...

More Energy

Methanex deal latest co-operative move for energy security
Markets

Methanex deal latest co-operative move for energy security

Sector facing regulatory threats and energy shortfall is banding together.

Methanex secures winter electricity supply again
Infrastructure

Methanex secures winter electricity supply again

Electricity generators are anxious to avoid winter power price spikes.

Pattrick Smellie 08 May 2025
Contact Energy gets green light to acquire Manawa Energy
Markets

Contact Energy gets green light to acquire Manawa Energy

Contact sought to take over Manawa in September 2024. 

Staff reporters 07 May 2025
Court date for Talley’s vs Bathurst stoush
Markets

Court date for Talley’s vs Bathurst stoush

The parties will square off for the first time on May 19.

Pattrick Smellie 05 May 2025