THE OPPORTUNITY
Local Energy partners with people and companies that have space – on the ground or on the roof – to make cheaper, greener power while giving benefit back to your community.
Our common partners are homes, schools, businesses, clubs and farms. We install solar panels and batteries (or use ones they already have) and then use our clever LocalSmart AI software to turn them into mini power plants. We share that energy back to nearby homes at great prices, while rewarding them for their part.
It's community power, made simple – more money in your pocket and for your local community, and less going to the profits of the big power companies. When you switch to Local Energy, you're not just saving money; you're using power generated right in your neighbourhood, and helping put money back into the community building that's making it.
Lower power bills
Our local power works out cheaper than buying from the grid alone. Most households save 5% or more off their current bill – compare exactly at billy.govt.nz
Greener electricity
All our solar is as green as power gets, and stored battery power avoids the coal and gas the grid often burns early morning and at night, so it's very likely 100% green.
Good for your community
A share of the profit from every unit goes back to the local school, club or business generating your power. Local also reduces NZ's reliance on fossil fuels and takes pressure off the grid.
Reliable, always
You stay connected to the national grid at all times, so your power is on 24/7 regardless of weather, time of day, or how much the local system is generating.
Easy to switch
It works just like switching to any other power company. No installation at your home, no disruption to supply, and it takes just a few minutes.
Real local support
A NZ-based team that knows your community, not an offshore call centre. Questions get answered by people who know your actual power system.
OUR RATES
AUCKLAND UNIT RATE (INCL. GST):
24C / KWH
AUCKLAND DAILY CHARGE (INCL. GST):
$3.11 / DAY
Outside Auckland? Please get in touch for your rates.
Not sure it beats your current deal? Use billy.govt.nz to compare your exact address – it takes about two minutes.
FAQs
