Price Increase as of 1 April 2025
Alpine Energy is proudly community-owned, delivering power to nearly 34,000 homes, farms and businesses across South Canterbury. Wherever you live or work in the region, we’re responsible for providing you with a safe, reliable, and resilient power supply, today and into the future. Our power poles and lines stretch from the mighty Rangitata River to the Waitaki and from the coast to the magnificent Aoraki Mount Cook.
Lines charges are increasing by 19% for households, or around $16 per month on average. On a $250 per month power account this is about a 6% increase.
From 2026 to 2030, price increases are expected to be smaller each year. The Commerce Commission estimates Alpine Energy’s increase will be around $5 per month, which is at the lower end compared to other lines companies.
Line charges are set by us and charged to your retailer who you pay your power account to. Your account may look different depending on how much electricity you use and how your retailer packages our charges in their pricing.
From 1 April 2025 lines charges will increase to cover the costs of delivering electricity to you.
If you’re wondering how these changes will impact your bill, talk to your retailer. They can explain how our prices are factored into what you pay, discuss payment plans, and tell you about any help or discounts you might qualify for.
For queries about your line charges, email us on mailbox@alpineenergy.co.nz with the subject line “Pricing” and we’ll come back to you.
Where to get support
- Financial support – Contact your retailer for flexible payment options
- Best power plan – Compare plans with Powerswitch for the best deal
- Save power – Get easy tips to save big from Consumer NZ
- Low-user plan phase-out assistance – Check if you’re eligible for a one-off $110 payment by talking to your electricity retailer.
- Budgeting help – Call MoneyTalks at 0800 345 123 or visit moneytalks.co.nz
- Unsure where to start – download the ERANZ (Electricity Retailers Association NZ) “Having trouble paying your power bill?” online resource