When you get your energy bill, you'll see there are different parts that make up the total cost.
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In addition to the energy costs, everyone pays a small Electricity Authority Levy. This helps to fund the Electricity Authority's work to regulate the electricity industry. This is included in the section below titled 'other'.
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You can find out more about how the electricity market in New Zealand works at the Electricity Authority.
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​Check out this nicely coloured graph to see how your bill is made up :
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​Wholesale Costs (Generation) – 32%
This is the cost we pay for purchasing electricity.
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​Transmission and Distribution – 37.5%
The transmission and distribution costs required to build and maintain the power lines that transport electricity from where it is generated to your house. This is a cost that Frank Energy pays Transpower and the regional lines companies.
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​Retail – 13%
This is what retailers like Frank Energy charge for providing services.
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​GST – 13%
This is Goods and Services Tax (15%). GST makes up 13% of the total bill price which includes GST.
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​Metering and Other– 4.5%
This is the cost of reading and maintaining your electricity meter.
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