HOW IT WORKS
We call our wholesale tariff Cheap As. For this tariff Paua to the People passes through all costs associated with the supply of your electricity without markup. To this we add a small administration charge to cover our costs. We bill weekly to make it easier to pay.
Generation
Charges for Generation are calculated by the Wholesale Electricity (SPOT) Market every 30 minutes for every region in the country. Charges rise and fall based on demand for electricity compared to available generation for that 30 minutes. You can check average rates by time of day each week on your bill. Generation charges are passed through without markup.
Network
These charges cover the cost of getting your power from the generator to the local network (Transmission) and the costs of the local network to deliver electricity to your home. Network charges vary by the type of register on your meter with lower rates for controlled and night registers (typically hot water and some heating).
We pass Network charges through to you without markup. Network charges typically change once per year following approval from the Commerce Commission. You can locate Network Charges for Wellington Electricity here.
We pass Network charges through to you without markup. Network charges typically change once per year following approval from the Commerce Commission. You can locate Network Charges for Wellington Electricity here.
Metering
These refer to the daily charges from the Metering company that we pass through to you. Metering charges cover the rental of the meter and collection of consumption data. Metering company charges increase yearly by CPI. For simplicity we charge the same for each meter regardless of which Metering Company owns your meter.
Metering charges are XXc per day for Standard and XXc per day plus XXc per kWh for Low User Customers.
Metering charges are XXc per day for Standard and XXc per day plus XXc per kWh for Low User Customers.
Administration
These charges cover Paua to the People costs associated with supplying your power. Our administration charges are 37c per day plus 1c per kWh for Standard and 3c per kWh for Low User Customers.
Electricity Levy
We are required to collect the electricity authority levy of $0.001 per kWh every week.
join paua to the people
If you are a residential customer in the Wellington Region you can apply to switch your electricity supply to Paua to the People.
MORE INFORMATION
Wholesale rates are not cheapest for everybody. The Electricity Authority has a page giving more information on SPOT rates which you can access using the button below.
If you are looking to compare retailers then we recommend you visit powerswitch.co.nz operated by Consumer New Zealand.
Unfortunately you won't find Paua to the People there as they made it too expensive for us to list with them. Also Powerswitch compare savings for a whole year despite your being able to switch in or switch out as the Wholesale Market fluctuates.
Feedback or complaints should in the first instance be sent to service@pauatothepeople.co.nz
If we are unable to resolve your complaint you can refer your complaint to Utilities Disputes on Freephone 0800 22 33 40 or www.utilitiesdisputes.co.nz. Utilities Disputes is a free and independent service for resolving utility complaints.
If we are unable to resolve your complaint you can refer your complaint to Utilities Disputes on Freephone 0800 22 33 40 or www.utilitiesdisputes.co.nz. Utilities Disputes is a free and independent service for resolving utility complaints.