Poll: Have you felt the impact of electricity price increases?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Last year, the Commerce Commission announced it had agreed to increase revenue limits to facilitate the maintenance and improvement of the electricity network.

Consumer NZ have revealed their latest annual energy survey, and found that 11% of consumers have had to cut back on their heating, and 20% of people have been struggling to pay their power bill in the past year.

How does your region compare? You can view and compare how the average monthly household use, charges, and bills vary regionally here.

We want to know: Is your household paying more for electricity this year?
Do you have any advice for your community on what changes you have found most effective in keeping costs down in your home or office? Share below!

Have you felt the impact of electricity price increases?

• Yes! The increase has hit hard
• I am managing - we have found some solutions
• No - have not noticed much change

Vote View Results

• 92.3% Yes! The increase has hit hard
  92.3% Complete
• 7.7% I am managing - we have found some solutions
  7.7% Complete
• 0% No - have not noticed much change
  0% Complete

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