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Potential electricity savings of hundreds of dollars
[Scoop note: releases for each region are below.]]
MEDIA RELEASE: 18 November
2014
Potential electricity savings of
$400 for some Northland residents
Consumers from Northland visited the What’s My Number website more than 2,400 times during winter to check if they could get a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at $131 per annum.
According to the statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated savings of over $400 per annum by switching power companies.
“New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” says Electricity Authority Chief Executive Carl Hansen.
“Spring is a good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. As the seasons change, so do our power needs. Different sized households also have different needs depending on their lifestyle, and these statistics show that families of all sizes could make significant savings by shopping around.”
Over the winter New Zealanders visited the What’s My Number website more than 60,000 times, with the national average for estimated savings identified by the site coming in at $175 annually. There were 3,324 actual switches in Northland and 96,407 nationally over winter.
What’s My Number spokesperson Judy Bailey has also used the website to check her deal. “I love to know I’m getting the best deal for my money. The What’s My Number online tool is a simple way to check if you’re with the best power company for your needs. It’s quick and easy and you can do it in two minutes ….what’s to lose?!”
What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ, putting choice in consumers’ hands by helping them to shop around. To find out if you’re getting the best deal for your power, visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nzand don’t forget to check!
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Notes
Average
estimated savings identified on www.whatsmynumber.org.nz by users in
Northland, based on household size.
| Household size | Average estimated savings identified |
| Large households of 5 or more people | $268.14 |
| Medium households of 3-4 people | $142.79 |
| Small households of 1-2 people | $95.14 |
| Note: The savings identified will also vary depending if residents are usually home of a day or at work or school | |
MEDIA RELEASE: 18
November 2014
Potential electricity
savings of $500 for some Auckland
residents
Consumers from the Auckland region visited the What’s My Number website more than 16,000 times during winter to check if they could get a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at $136 per annum.
According to the statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated savings of over $500 per annum by switching power companies.
“New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” says Electricity Authority Chief Executive Carl Hansen.
“Spring is a good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. As the seasons change, so do our power needs. Different sized households also have different needs depending on their lifestyle, and these statistics show that families of all sizes could make significant savings by shopping around.”
Over the winter New Zealanders visited the What’s My Number website more than 60,000 times, with the national average for estimated savings identified by the site coming in at $175 annually. There were 29,173 actual switches in the Auckland region and 96,407 nationally over winter.
What’s My Number spokesperson Judy Bailey has also used the website to check her deal. “I love to know I’m getting the best deal for my money. The What’s My Number online tool is a simple way to check if you’re with the best power company for your needs. It’s quick and easy and you can do it in two minutes ….what’s to lose?!”
What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ, putting choice in consumers’ hands by helping them to shop around. To find out if you’re getting the best deal for your power, visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nzand don’t forget to check!
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Notes
Average
estimated savings identified on www.whatsmynumber.org.nz by users in the
Auckland region, based on household size.
| Household size | Average estimated savings identified |
| Large households of 5 or more people | $184.28 |
| Medium households of 3-4 people | $154.34 |
| Small households of 1-2 people | $108.07 |
| Note: The savings identified will also vary depending if residents are usually home of a day or at work or school | |
MEDIA RELEASE: 18
November 2014
Potential electricity
savings of $400 for some Waikato
residents
Consumers from the Waikato region visited the What’s My Number website more than 3,700 times during winter to check if they could get a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at $185 per annum.
According to the statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated savings of more than $400 per annum by switching power companies.
“New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” says Electricity Authority Chief Executive Carl Hansen.
“Spring is a good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. As the seasons change, so do our power needs. Different sized households also have different needs depending on their lifestyle, and these statistics show that families of all sizes could make significant savings by shopping around.”
Over the winter New Zealanders visited the What’s My Number website more than 60,000 times, with the national average for estimated savings identified by the site coming in at $175 annually. There were 11,414 actual switches in the Waikato region and 96,407 nationally over winter.
What’s My Number spokesperson Judy Bailey has also used the website to check her deal. “I love to know I’m getting the best deal for my money. The What’s My Number online tool is a simple way to check if you’re with the best power company for your needs. It’s quick and easy and you can do it in two minutes ….what’s to lose?!”
What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ, putting choice in consumers’ hands by helping them to shop around. To find out if you’re getting the best deal for your power, visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nzand don’t forget to check!
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Notes
Average
estimated savings identified on www.whatsmynumber.org.nz by users in the
Waikato region, based on household size.
| Household size | Average estimated savings identified |
| Large households of 5 or more people | $264.69 |
| Medium households of 3-4 people | $206.87 |
| Small households of 1-2 people | $150.28 |
| Note: The savings identified will also vary depending if residents are usually home of a day or at work or school | |
MEDIA RELEASE: 18
November 2014
Potential electricity
savings of $400 for some Taupo
residents
Consumers from the Taupo region visited the What’s My Number website more than 550 times during winter to check if they could get a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at $245.11 per annum.
According to the statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated savings of over $400 per annum by switching power companies.
“New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” says Electricity Authority Chief Executive Carl Hansen.
“Spring is a good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. As the seasons change, so do our power needs. Different sized households also have different needs depending on their lifestyle, and these statistics show that families of all sizes could make significant savings by shopping around.”
Over the winter New Zealanders visited the What’s My Number website more than 60,000 times, with the national average for estimated savings identified by the site coming in at $175 annually. There were 96,407 actual switches nationally over winter.
What’s My Number spokesperson Judy Bailey has also used the website to check her deal. “I love to know I’m getting the best deal for my money. The What’s My Number online tool is a simple way to check if you’re with the best power company for your needs. It’s quick and easy and you can do it in two minutes ….what’s to lose?!”
What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ, putting choice in consumers’ hands by helping them to shop around. To find out if you’re getting the best deal for your power, visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nzand don’t forget to check!
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Notes
Average
estimated savings identified on www.whatsmynumber.org.nz by users in the
Taupo region, based on household size.
| Household size | Average estimated savings identified |
| Large households of 5 or more people | $463.56 |
| Medium households of 3-4 people | $279.75 |
| Small households of 1-2 people | $199.53 |
| Note: The savings identified will also vary depending if residents are usually home of a day or at work or school | |
MEDIA RELEASE: 18
November 2014
Potential electricity
savings of $400 for some Hawke’s Bay
residents
Consumers from the Hawke’s Bay region visited the What’s My Number website more than 2,900 times during winter to check if they could get a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at $154.24 per annum.
According to the statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated savings of over $400 per annum by switching power companies.
“New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” says Electricity Authority Chief Executive Carl Hansen.
“Spring is a good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. As the seasons change, so do our power needs. Different sized households also have different needs depending on their lifestyle, and these statistics show that families of all sizes could make significant savings by shopping around.”
Over the winter New Zealanders visited the What’s My Number website more than 60,000 times, with the national average for estimated savings identified by the site coming in at $175 annually. There were 2,657 actual switches in the Hawke’s Bay region and 96,407 nationally over winter.
What’s My Number spokesperson Judy Bailey has also used the website to check her deal. “I love to know I’m getting the best deal for my money. The What’s My Number online tool is a simple way to check if you’re with the best power company for your needs. It’s quick and easy and you can do it in two minutes ….what’s to lose?!”
What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ, putting choice in consumers’ hands by helping them to shop around. To find out if you’re getting the best deal for your power, visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nzand don’t forget to check!
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Notes
Average
estimated savings identified on www.whatsmynumber.org.nz by users in the
Hawke’s Bay region, based on household size.
| Household size | Average estimated savings identified |
| Large households of 5 or more people | $238.44 |
| Medium households of 3-4 people | $166.88 |
| Small households of 1-2 people | $122.40 |
| Note: The savings identified will also vary depending if residents are usually home of a day or at work or school | |
MEDIA RELEASE: 18
November 2014
Potential electricity
savings of $300 for some Taranaki
residents
Consumers from the Taranaki region visited the What’s My Number website more than 1,300 times during winter to check if they could get a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at $186.12 per annum.
According to the statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated savings of over $300 per annum by switching power companies.
“New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” says Electricity Authority Chief Executive Carl Hansen.
“Spring is a good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. As the seasons change, so do our power needs. Different sized households also have different needs depending on their lifestyle, and these statistics show that families of all sizes could make significant savings by shopping around.”
Over the winter New Zealanders visited the What’s My Number website more than 60,000 times, with the national average for estimated savings identified by the site coming in at $175 annually. There were 4,224 actual switches in the Taranaki region and 96,407 nationally over winter.
What’s My Number spokesperson Judy Bailey has also used the website to check her deal. “I love to know I’m getting the best deal for my money. The What’s My Number online tool is a simple way to check if you’re with the best power company for your needs. It’s quick and easy and you can do it in two minutes ….what’s to lose?!”
What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ, putting choice in consumers’ hands by helping them to shop around. To find out if you’re getting the best deal for your power, visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nzand don’t forget to check!
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Notes
Average
estimated savings identified on www.whatsmynumber.org.nz by users in the
Taranaki region, based on household size.
| Household size | Average estimated savings identified |
| Large households of 5 or more people | $276.01 |
| Medium households of 3-4 people | $207.64 |
| Small households of 1-2 people | $151.07 |
| Note: The savings identified will also vary depending if residents are usually home of a day or at work or school | |
MEDIA RELEASE: 18
November 2014
Potential electricity
savings of $300 for some Whanganui
residents
Consumers from the Whanganui region visited the What’s My Number website more than 550 times during winter to check if they could get a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at $193 per annum.
According to the statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated savings of over $300 per annum by switching power companies.
“New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” says Electricity Authority Chief Executive Carl Hansen.
“Spring is a good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. As the seasons change, so do our power needs. Different sized households also have different needs depending on their lifestyle, and these statistics show that families of all sizes could make significant savings by shopping around.”
Over the winter New Zealanders visited the What’s My Number website more than 60,000 times, with the national average for estimated savings identified by the site coming in at $175 annually. There were 96,407 actual switches nationally over winter.
What’s My Number spokesperson Judy Bailey has also used the website to check her deal. “I love to know I’m getting the best deal for my money. The What’s My Number online tool is a simple way to check if you’re with the best power company for your needs. It’s quick and easy and you can do it in two minutes ….what’s to lose?!”
What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ, putting choice in consumers’ hands by helping them to shop around. To find out if you’re getting the best deal for your power, visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nzand don’t forget to check!
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Notes
Average
estimated savings identified on www.whatsmynumber.org.nz by users in the
Whanganui region, based on household size.
| Household size | Average estimated savings identified |
| Large households of 5 or more people | $275.56 |
| Medium households of 3-4 people | $236.17 |
| Small households of 1-2 people | $154.10 |
| Note: The savings identified will also vary depending if residents are usually home of a day or at work or school | |
MEDIA RELEASE: 18
November 2014
Potential electricity
savings of $400 for some Manawatu and Tararua
residents
Consumers from the Manawatu and Tararua region visited the What’s My Number website more than 1,700 times during winter to check if they could get a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at $196.56 per annum.
According to the statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated savings of over $400 per annum by switching power companies.
“New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” says Electricity Authority Chief Executive Carl Hansen.
“Spring is a good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. As the seasons change, so do our power needs. Different sized households also have different needs depending on their lifestyle, and these statistics show that families of all sizes could make significant savings by shopping around.”
Over the winter New Zealanders visited the What’s My Number website more than 60,000 times, with the national average for estimated savings identified by the site coming in at $175 annually. There were 96,407 actual switches nationally over winter.
What’s My Number spokesperson Judy Bailey has also used the website to check her deal. “I love to know I’m getting the best deal for my money. The What’s My Number online tool is a simple way to check if you’re with the best power company for your needs. It’s quick and easy and you can do it in two minutes ….what’s to lose?!”
What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ, putting choice in consumers’ hands by helping them to shop around. To find out if you’re getting the best deal for your power, visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nzand don’t forget to check!
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Notes
Average
estimated savings identified on www.whatsmynumber.org.nz by users in the
Manawatu and Tararua region, based on household
size.
| Household size | Average estimated savings identified |
| Large households of 5 or more people | $273.83 |
| Medium households of 3-4 people | $225.35 |
| Small households of 1-2 people | $161.90 |
| Note: The savings identified will also vary depending if residents are usually home of a day or at work or school | |
MEDIA RELEASE: 18
November 2014
Potential electricity
savings of $400 for some Kapiti and Horowhenua
residents
Consumers from the Kapiti and Horowhenua region visited the What’s My Number website more than 1,000 times during winter to check if they could get a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at $177.36 per annum.
According to the statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated savings of over $400 per annum by switching power companies.
“New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” says Electricity Authority Chief Executive Carl Hansen.
“Spring is a good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. As the seasons change, so do our power needs. Different sized households also have different needs depending on their lifestyle, and these statistics show that families of all sizes could make significant savings by shopping around.”
Over the winter New Zealanders visited the What’s My Number website more than 60,000 times, with the national average for estimated savings identified by the site coming in at $175 annually. There were 96,407 actual switches nationally over winter.
What’s My Number spokesperson Judy Bailey has also used the website to check her deal. “I love to know I’m getting the best deal for my money. The What’s My Number online tool is a simple way to check if you’re with the best power company for your needs. It’s quick and easy and you can do it in two minutes ….what’s to lose?!”
What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ, putting choice in consumers’ hands by helping them to shop around. To find out if you’re getting the best deal for your power, visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nzand don’t forget to check!
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Notes
Average
estimated savings identified on www.whatsmynumber.org.nz by users in the
Kapiti and Horowhenua region, based on household
size.
| Household size | Average estimated savings identified |
| Large households of 5 or more people | $322.58 |
| Medium households of 3-4 people | $201.84 |
| Small households of 1-2 people | $143.85 |
| Note: The savings identified will also vary depending if residents are usually home of a day or at work or school | |
MEDIA RELEASE:
18 November 2014
Potential electricity
savings of over $300 for some Wairarapa
residents
Consumers from the Wairarapa region visited the What My Number website more than 650 times during winter to check if they could get a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at $172.61 per annum.
According to the statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated savings of over $300 per annum by switching power companies.
“New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” says Electricity Authority Chief Executive Carl Hansen.
“Spring is a good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. As the seasons change, so do our power needs. Different sized households also have different needs depending on their lifestyle, and these statistics show that families of all sizes could make significant savings by shopping around.”
Over the winter New Zealanders visited the What’s My Number website more than 60,000 times, with the national average for estimated savings identified by the site coming in at $175 annually. There were 10,604 actual switches in the Wellington regions, including the Wairarapa area and 96,407 nationally over winter.
What’s My Number spokesperson Judy Bailey has also used the website to check her deal. “I love to know I’m getting the best deal for my money. The What’s My Number online tool is a simple way to check if you’re with the best power company for your needs. It’s quick and easy and you can do it in two minutes ….what’s to lose?!”
What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ, putting choice in consumers’ hands by helping them to shop around. To find out if you’re getting the best deal for your power, visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nzand don’t forget to check!
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Notes
Average
estimated savings identified on www.whatsmynumber.org.nz by users in the
Wairarapa region, based on household size.
| Household size | Average estimated savings identified |
| Large households of 5 or more people | $308.81 |
| Medium households of 3-4 people | $179.93 |
| Small households of 1-2 people | $143.77 |
| Note: The savings identified will also vary depending if residents are usually home of a day or at work or school | |
MEDIA RELEASE: 18
November 2014
Potential electricity
savings of over $300 for some Westland
residents
Consumers from the Westland region visited the What’s My Number website more than 250 times during winter to check if they could get a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at $160 per annum.
According to the statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated savings of over $300 per annum by switching power companies.
“New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” says Electricity Authority Chief Executive Carl Hansen.
“Spring is a good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. As the seasons change, so do our power needs. Different sized households also have different needs depending on their lifestyle, and these statistics show that families of all sizes could make significant savings by shopping around.”
Over the winter New Zealanders visited the What’s My Number website more than 60,000 times, with the national average for estimated savings identified by the site coming in at $175 annually. There were 96,407 actual switches nationally over winter.
What’s My Number spokesperson Judy Bailey has also used the website to check her deal. “I love to know I’m getting the best deal for my money. The What’s My Number online tool is a simple way to check if you’re with the best power company for your needs. It’s quick and easy and you can do it in two minutes ….what’s to lose?!”
What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ, putting choice in consumers’ hands by helping them to shop around. To find out if you’re getting the best deal for your power, visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nzand don’t forget to check!
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Notes
Average
estimated savings identified on www.whatsmynumber.org.nz by users in the
Westland region, based on household size.
| Household size | Average estimated savings identified |
| Large households of 5 or more people | $306.87 |
| Medium households of 3-4 people | $168.99 |
| Small households of 1-2 people | $126.21 |
| Note: The savings identified will also vary depending if residents are usually home of a day or at work or school | |
MEDIA RELEASE: 18
November 2014
Potential electricity
savings of $400 for some Nelson
residents
Consumers from Nelson visited the What’s My Number website more than 750 times during winter to check if they could get a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at $283.92 per annum.
According to the statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated savings of over $400 per annum by switching power companies.
“New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” says Electricity Authority Chief Executive Carl Hansen.
“Spring is a good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. As the seasons change, so do our power needs. Different sized households also have different needs depending on their lifestyle, and these statistics show that families of all sizes could make significant savings by shopping around.”
Over the winter New Zealanders visited the What’s My Number website more than 60,000 times, with the national average for estimated savings identified by the site coming in at $175 annually. There were 976 actual switches in Nelson and 96,407 nationally over winter.
What’s My Number spokesperson Judy Bailey has also used the website to check her deal. “I love to know I’m getting the best deal for my money. The What’s My Number online tool is a simple way to check if you’re with the best power company for your needs. It’s quick and easy and you can do it in two minutes ….what’s to lose?!”
What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ, putting choice in consumers’ hands by helping them to shop around. To find out if you’re getting the best deal for your power, visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nzand don’t forget to check!
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Notes
Average
estimated savings identified on www.whatsmynumber.org.nz by users in the
Nelson region, based on household size.
| Household size | Average estimated savings identified |
| Large households of 5 or more people | $387.13 |
| Medium households of 3-4 people | $315.96 |
| Small households of 1-2 people | $245.78 |
| Note: The savings identified will also vary depending if residents are usually home of a day or at work or school | |
MEDIA RELEASE: 18
November 2014
Potential electricity
savings of $400 for some Marlborough
residents
Consumers from the Marlborough region visited the What’s My Number website more than 1,000 times during winter to check if they could get a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at $183.91 per annum.
According to the statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated savings of over $400 per annum by switching power companies.
“New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” says Electricity Authority Chief Executive Carl Hansen.
“Spring is a good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. As the seasons change, so do our power needs. Different sized households also have different needs depending on their lifestyle, and these statistics show that families of all sizes could make significant savings by shopping around.”
Over the winter New Zealanders visited the What’s My Number website more than 60,000 times, with the national average for estimated savings identified by the site coming in at $175 annually. There were 936 actual switches in the Marlborough region and 96,407 nationally over winter.
What’s My Number spokesperson Judy Bailey has also used the website to check her deal. “I love to know I’m getting the best deal for my money. The What’s My Number online tool is a simple way to check if you’re with the best power company for your needs. It’s quick and easy and you can do it in two minutes ….what’s to lose?!”
What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ, putting choice in consumers’ hands by helping them to shop around. To find out if you’re getting the best deal for your power, visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nzand don’t forget to check!
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Notes
Average
estimated savings identified on www.whatsmynumber.org.nz by users in the
Marlborough region, based on household size.
| Household size | Average estimated savings identified |
| Large households of 5 or more people | $346.96 |
| Medium households of 3-4 people | $212.27 |
| Small households of 1-2 people | $147.33 |
| Note: The savings identified will also vary depending if residents are usually home of a day or at work or school | |
MEDIA RELEASE: 18
November 2014
Potential electricity
savings of $500 for some Canterbury
residents
Consumers from the Canterbury region visited the What’s My Number website more than 10,000 times during winter to check if they could get a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at $178.24 per annum.
According to the statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated savings of over $500 per annum by switching power companies.
“New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” says Electricity Authority Chief Executive Carl Hansen.
“Spring is a good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. As the seasons change, so do our power needs. Different sized households also have different needs depending on their lifestyle, and these statistics show that families of all sizes could make significant savings by shopping around.”
Over the winter New Zealanders visited the What’s My Number website more than 60,000 times, with the national average for estimated savings identified by the site coming in at $175 annually. There were 11,291 actual switches in the Canterbury region and 96,407 nationally over winter.
What’s My Number spokesperson Judy Bailey has also used the website to check her deal. “I love to know I’m getting the best deal for my money. The What’s My Number online tool is a simple way to check if you’re with the best power company for your needs. It’s quick and easy and you can do it in two minutes ….what’s to lose?!”
What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ, putting choice in consumers’ hands by helping them to shop around. To find out if you’re getting the best deal for your power, visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nzand don’t forget to check!
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Notes
Average
estimated savings identified on www.whatsmynumber.org.nz by users in the
Canterbury region, based on household size.
| Household size | Average estimated savings identified |
| Large households of 5 or more people | $289.59 |
| Medium households of 3-4 people | $194.29 |
| Small households of 1-2 people | $135.00 |
| Note: The savings identified will also vary depending if residents are usually home of a day or at work or school | |
MEDIA RELEASE: 18
November 2014
Potential electricity
savings of $500 for some Otago
residents
Consumers from the Otago region visited the What’s My Number website more than 4,300 times during winter to check if they could get a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at $171 per annum.
According to the statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated savings of over $500 per annum by switching power companies.
“New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” says Electricity Authority Chief Executive Carl Hansen.
“Spring is a good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. As the seasons change, so do our power needs. Different sized households also have different needs depending on their lifestyle, and these statistics show that families of all sizes could make significant savings by shopping around.”
Over the winter New Zealanders visited the What’s My Number website more than 60,000 times, with the national average for estimated savings identified by the site coming in at $175 annually. There were 4,656 actual switches in the Otago region and 96,407 nationally over winter.
What’s My Number spokesperson Judy Bailey has also used the website to check her deal. “I love to know I’m getting the best deal for my money. The What’s My Number online tool is a simple way to check if you’re with the best power company for your needs. It’s quick and easy and you can do it in two minutes ….what’s to lose?!”
What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ, putting choice in consumers’ hands by helping them to shop around. To find out if you’re getting the best deal for your power, visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nzand don’t forget to check!
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Notes
Average
estimated savings identified on www.whatsmynumber.org.nz by users in the
Otago region, based on household size.
| Household size | Average estimated savings identified |
| Large households of 5 or more people | $264.97 |
| Medium households of 3-4 people | $196.34 |
| Small households of 1-2 people | $135.43 |
| Note: The savings identified will also vary depending if residents are usually home of a day or at work or school | |
MEDIA RELEASE: 18
November 2014
Potential electricity
savings of $400 for some Southland
residents
Consumers from the Southland region visited the What’s My Number website more than 2,000 times during winter to check if they could get a better deal on their electricity bill, with their average estimated savings calculated at $176 per annum.
According to the statistics, released by the Electricity Authority, some results from the site identified estimated savings of over $400 per annum by switching power companies.
“New Zealanders utilising the What’s My Number website have found that they could save significantly on their power bills by shopping around,” says Electricity Authority Chief Executive Carl Hansen.
“Spring is a good time to check to see if you are on the best deal. As the seasons change, so do our power needs. Different sized households also have different needs depending on their lifestyle, and these statistics show that families of all sizes could make significant savings by shopping around.”
Over the winter New Zealanders visited the What’s My Number website more than 60,000 times, with the national average for estimated savings identified by the site coming in at $175 annually. There were 2,215 actual switches in the Southland region and 96,407 nationally over winter.
What’s My Number spokesperson Judy Bailey has also used the website to check her deal. “I love to know I’m getting the best deal for my money. The What’s My Number online tool is a simple way to check if you’re with the best power company for your needs. It’s quick and easy and you can do it in two minutes ….what’s to lose?!”
What’s My Number is run by the Electricity Authority in partnership with Consumer NZ, putting choice in consumers’ hands by helping them to shop around. To find out if you’re getting the best deal for your power, visit www.whatsmynumber.org.nzand don’t forget to check!
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Notes
Average
estimated savings identified on www.whatsmynumber.org.nz by users in the
Southland region, based on household size.
| Household size | Average estimated savings identified |
| Large households of 5 or more people | $255.96 |
| Medium households of 3-4 people | $221.41 |
| Small households of 1-2 people | $125.41 |
| Note: The savings identified will also vary depending if residents are usually home of a day or at work or school | |
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