power companies in coromandel area
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Topic: power companies in coromandel area
Posted By: Bombshell
Subject: power companies in coromandel area
Date Posted: 18 May 2010 at 2:43pm
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we are with mercury and an empty beach house we use 2-3weekends a month and over summer with only a fridge a bar freezer left on - is costing us the same as home (which is a HUGE house with all electricalson)
anyone know other power companies down there - or can tell us on average what they are paying for a 3 bedroom house in same area - eg thames, whitianga, coromandel, ngatea etc...or a beach house.... mercury is currently finally "investigating" it but arent overly fussed...im sure they think we leave everything turned on BAH! |
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Posted By: E&L+1
Date Posted: 18 May 2010 at 4:08pm
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We are in Waihi and our last power bill when we were only here 2 weeks of the month was around $79. That was with hot water and fridge/freezer only left on when we weren't here. When we are here all the time it can get up to around $200 over winter with a heat pump. We used to live in Hamilton and find power expensive over here. It's the connection charge is about 30% of the bill which is what makes it so much more. We are with trust power
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Posted By: EmDee
Date Posted: 18 May 2010 at 4:17pm
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Here is the link to the http://www.genesisenergy.co.nz/genesis/customer-zone/pricing-plans/electricity-pricing-plans$/thamescoromandel-&-south-waikato$.cfm - Genesis Energy website and pricing plans for the Thames/Coromandel area. ------------- DS 8 DD 6 DS 4 DD 2 |
Posted By: Febgirl
Date Posted: 18 May 2010 at 4:27pm
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Have you had a look at Powershop? I know they have a low tarrif for holiday homes. Would be perfect for your situation as they read your meter regularly and you just buy what you need as you need it.
http://www.powershop.co.nz/ - Powershop ------------- Two little girls under 2! 
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