Meter tariff change

Unrestricted power, anytime you need it.

This tariff gives you full access to electricity 24/7, with no interruptions or control from the network. It’s usually more expensive than controlled options because it’s always available.

Key points:

• Power is available to all appliances at all times
• No network control is possible
• Often paired with a secondary tariff (e.g., Controlled or Night) to help manage costs
• Typically priced higher than Economy24 or Controlled tariffs

One rate for everything, with some network control.

This tariff supplies power to all appliances, but the network can control when certain ones (like hot water) operate. Everything is charged at the same rate, even the appliances that are controlled.

Key points:

• Power may be interrupted during peak times to controllable appliances (usually mornings and evenings)
• Controlled appliance usage is mixed in with overall usage on your billing, not split out
• Can be paired with Night or Night Boost, but only if a controllable appliance is still connected to the Economy24 tariff
• Not available in all network areas
• Usually cheaper than Anytime

Separate rates for night and day, ideal for load shifting.

This tariff uses separate registers to track night and day usage, with cheaper rates at night. Great if you can shift usage to night hours, perfect for use cases such as charging an electric vehicle (EV).

Key points:

• Power used at night is cheaper than day
• Appliances can be set to operate during peak load control or night only
• If set to peak load control, you’ll be charged the night/day rate depending on time of use
• Can be paired with a secondary tariff like Controlled for more flexibility
• Night hours vary by network:
  • Orion: 9pm–7am
  • Others: 11pm–7am

Cheaper power at night and all weekend.

This Orion-only tariff offers lower rates during nights and weekends, ideal if you use less power during weekdays.

Key points:

• Cheaper rates from 9pm–7am and all weekend (9pm Friday - 7am Monday)
• Appliances can be set to peak load control or night only
• If set to peak load control, you’ll be charged weekend/night/day rates depending on time of use
• Can be paired with a secondary tariff like Controlled

Lower-cost power for appliances the network can manage.

This tariff connects to appliances like your hot water cylinder, which the network can switch off during peak usage times to help manage demand on the network.

Key points:

• Appliances are controlled during peak hours (usually mornings and evenings)
• Usually cheaper than Anytime
• Must be paired with a primary tariff like Anytime
• The number that follows 'CN' indicates the minimum number of active hours in a 24-hour period (e.g., CN15 will operate a minimum of 15 hours a day). Hour options are network-dictated. 

Cheaper power during night hours.

Appliances like hot water cylinders or night store heaters run only during set night hours. This is usually the cheapest secondary tariff option, but also the most restrictive.

Key points:

• Appliances operate only during designated night hours
• Night hours vary by network:
  • Orion: 9pm–7am
  • Others: 11pm–7am
• Usually cheaper than Controlled or Night Boost
• Must be paired with a primary tariff like Anytime
• Some networks may still turn off power for up to an hour during the night period (7 hours of availability)

Night-time power, with an extra 2 or 3-hour boost in the afternoon. 

This tariff is similar to Night but adds an afternoon boost, ideal if you run out of hot water before the night cycle starts.

Key points:

• Appliances run during night hours, plus an afternoon boost (usually between 1:30pm and 4:30pm)
• Great for households with higher hot water usage
• Usually cheaper than Controlled
• Night operational hours are the same as Night tariff
• Must be paired with a primary tariff like Anytime

Sell your excess power generation back to us.

This tariff supports on-site generation like solar, hydro, or wind, allowing you to export surplus electricity to the grid.

Key points:

• Enables you to sell excess power generated on-site
• Can be used with solar, hydro, or wind systems
• Requires 'Distributed Generation' (DG) approval from your network before installation
• Can be paired with most other tariffs