Behind the Bulb

What makes New Zealand’s electricity?

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OPINION: In the fifth part of the series with our partners at Flick Electric Co to help you make better energy choices, Flick’s Nikki Cockburn breaks down the sources of our electricity.  So we know that regardless of which power company we’re with, the electricity we use is at the mercy of the National Grid. … Read more

Spot price vs fixed rate: how transparency is changing the electricity market

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OPINION: Our new series with our partner Flick is all about helping you make better electricity choices. In this instalment, Flick’s Nikki Cockburn explains the difference between fixed rates and spot prices. Unless you’re a power company or a big boss business in New Zealand, traditionally you were only able to pay for power in … Read more