Good Plans give you periods of free or discounted power so you could save whenever you fire up appliances during those hours. The more of your current energy usage you shift to your free or discounted hours, the more you’re set to save!
Being on one of these plans could also be good for our shared home of Aotearoa as we make our way to net zero energy generation. How?
When we’re all using power at the same ‘peak’ times (like first thing in the morning and again in the early evening), New Zealand often has to draw on electricity generated from non-renewable sources like coal, gas and diesel to meet demand.
If more power usage can be shifted to off-peak times, we could reduce our reliance on non-renewable energy generation. So, it’s not just potentially good for your pocket, it’s good for everyone that calls New Zealand home.
Shift to save
The more of your current energy usage that you can shift to your free or discounted period, the more you could save - so start saving that laundry until the weekend, loading up the dishwasher in the evening or charging your EV overnight.
Set your timer
Many home appliances now have delay start timers, making it even easier to fire them up during your Good plan hours.
Hold off plugging in your EV until your Good plan hours start, or check if your vehicle can schedule charging times to match your free or discounted times.
See how you’re tracking
Check your energy usage online or through the app every few days to get a handle on when you are using the most power – changing when you use energy-hungry appliances to the free or discounted times could make a real difference.
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