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Compare every Just electricity plan currently on the market: tariff structure, contract length, exit fees, renewable share, solar buy-back and what each plan suits best. Data refreshed daily from the Selectra Energy-Core API.

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Just Energy is one of the licensed electricity retailers operating in New Zealand, regulated by the Electricity Authority. On this page you will find every Just plan currently published in our comparator, with the tariff structure, fees, conditions and target audience for each one. Use it to understand what Just actually charges before you call them or sign up online.

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Contract length, exit fees, tariff structure, who each plan suits best — straight from Just's published terms, with zero marketing spin.

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User Plan

Contract length

no fixed term

Exit fees

no exit fees

How the tariff works

  • Tariff type: primarily a single-rate plan with a daily fixed charge plus a variable per‑kWh usage charge. Customers are placed on either Standard User (higher daily charge, lower per‑kWh) or Low User (lower daily charge, higher per‑kWh) based on annual consumption thresholds (Low User generally under the applicable kWh limits for your island/region). On some networks with time‑of‑use inputs, Just Energy converts network TOU into a flat customer rate; load‑control/controlled hot‑water rates may apply where available.
  • How charges are calculated: your bill includes the plan’s daily fixed charge, per‑kWh usage, applicable network service charges (flowed through), and statutory levies. Actual cents/kWh and daily charges depend on your ICP, network, and whether you are Low User or Standard User. Rates are not published generically; existing customers can view current prices via their account; prospective customers should obtain a quote.
  • Eligibility notes: Low User pricing is only for primary residences and may be unavailable on some networks or in exempt areas. A smart meter is typically required for any optional TOU/day‑night variants on your network; where not available, a flat rate applies.
  • Regional pricing guidance (contact required): For Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Eastland, Taranaki, Whanganui, Wellington, Marlborough, Westland, Canterbury, Otago, and Southland, specific daily charges and cents/kWh vary by network and user type and cannot be confirmed publicly. Please contact Just Energy directly for the current rate for your address and meter.

Who this plan suits best

This plan suits customers who want simple, predictable pricing with no fixed‑term commitment and no conditional prompt‑payment discount requirements. Small households or efficient homes that use relatively low annual electricity (qualifying as Low User) may benefit from the lower daily charge structure; larger families or higher‑use homes typically align with Standard User pricing that trades a higher daily charge for a lower variable rate. Because customer rates are generally flat (with any network TOU charges converted to a flat customer rate), the plan best fits users who don’t wish to shift load into off‑peak windows. EV owners or households with highly flexible usage may prefer a dedicated TOU product to maximise overnight charging economics if available on their network, while this plan’s simplicity and lack of a term aligns well with renters, budgeters using SmoothPay, and customers who prefer low‑effort management.

Additional services included

Optional budgeting: SmoothPay lets customers spread bills evenly across the year (included; no fee), with payments by direct debit at a chosen frequency. My Account (online portal) and online billing are included at no cost and provide access to usage and billing. Dual‑fuel add‑ons: customers can add Natural Gas or LPG to receive one consolidated bill and qualify for the All Energy Discount (electricity + gas). LPG services include optional urgent delivery with published fees (e.g., urgent bottle delivery from $110; weekend/public‑holiday urgent delivery from $180), while standard bottle, delivery, and cylinder rental charges are quoted based on order and location. In‑store payment is available with a $2.50 fee; other optional service fees (e.g., special/final reads, reconnections) are listed on the Schedule of Fees.

Plan conditions at a glance

  • No fixed‑term contract; customers can leave free of charge (the provider positions value in upfront pricing rather than prompt‑payment discounts).
  • Customer must be placed on either Low User or Standard User pricing based on annual usage thresholds; Low User is only available for primary residences and may be unavailable on some networks or in exempt areas.
  • One free switch between Low User and Standard User per ICP every 12 months; subsequent changes may incur a fee and are subject to lines company approval; accepted changes are typically completed within 5 working days.
  • Network Services Charges are passed through without mark‑up for most residential customers and appear on the bill alongside energy charges and statutory levies.
  • Prices and fees may change with at least 30 days’ notice; if an increase exceeds 5%, customers are notified individually and may terminate if they do not agree.
  • Load control may be applied to eligible appliances (e.g., controlled hot water) per network arrangements; controlled‑load rates, where available, depend on metering and network settings.
  • Additional service fees (e.g., special or final reads, reconnection/disconnection, paper billing, in‑store payment) apply as per the Schedule of Fees.

Promotions and discounts

• All Energy Discount: customers who take both electricity and gas with Just Energy receive a daily discount of 30 cents per day applied to their account. Eligibility requires having active electricity and gas services under the same account; the discount is ongoing while both fuels remain with the provider and continues through announced gas/LPG price changes. • Power Draw monthly giveaways: current customers are automatically entered each month to win bill credits. The typical prize pool includes multiple credits (e.g., 1 × $1,000; 3 × $500; 20 × $200; 30 × $150; 40 × $100). Extra entries are available for registering for My Account (+1), opting into online billing (+1), and for tenure with the retailer (+1 per year). Terms apply, winners receive credits on their accounts, and participation is automatic for eligible active customers. • Upfront low pricing model: the provider states it embeds value into plan pricing rather than offering a prompt payment discount. This is not a promotional rebate but indicates that no separate prompt-payment discount is available; instead, prices are positioned to be competitive without conditional discounts.

How Just can change this plan's price

Just Energy’s Standard Residential Terms state the retailer will give customers 30 days’ notice before changes to fees or charges take effect. If fees or charges increase by more than 5%, customers are notified individually by letter or email and the retailer will provide reasons for the increase. Customers may terminate the agreement if they do not agree with the change. Network Services Charges (lines and transmission) are flowed through with no mark‑up for most residential customers; these are set by the local lines company and Transpower and typically change on industry pricing reset dates (commonly 1 April). The retailer also reserves the right to adjust delivery‑related charges and pass through costs arising from transmission, distribution, or wholesale electricity market changes outside its reasonable control, with 30 days’ notice. In practice, the retailer communicates upcoming changes and allows customers to view new rates prior to the effective date via their account portal.

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Just domestic plan

Natural Gas Plan

Contract length

no fixed term

Exit fees

$0

How the tariff works

  • Tariff type: fixed price, variable volume (FPVV). You pay a fixed daily charge plus a variable price per kWh for electricity used. Eligible households can be on Low User (lower daily charge, higher per‑kWh) or Standard User (higher daily charge, lower per‑kWh) pricing, depending on annual usage thresholds.
  • How charges are calculated: a daily fixed fee is charged for each day of supply, and a per‑kWh variable price applies to consumption recorded by your meter. Exact prices depend on your local electricity network and your meter configuration (e.g., anytime, controlled, or day/night where available). Time‑of‑Use options may be available only where the local network and meter support them.
  • Price per kWh and daily fees: Just Energy does not publish region‑specific electricity rates online. Current prices are provided directly to customers (and can be viewed in My Account or by contacting Just Energy). If you need exact figures for your address, please contact the provider.
  • Regional notes (contact Just Energy for current rates): Northland — contact provider; Auckland — contact provider; Waikato — contact provider; Bay of Plenty — contact provider; Central North Island — contact provider; Eastland — contact provider; Taranaki — contact provider; Whanganui — contact provider; Wellington — contact provider; Marlborough — contact provider; Westland — contact provider; Canterbury — contact provider; Otago — contact provider; Southland — contact provider.
  • Eligibility and requirements: pricing and plan type depend on your usage (Low vs Standard User), local network charges passed through by the lines company, and meter setup. A communicating smart meter is typically required for any time‑differentiated pricing offered by your network. For exact eligibility and rates at your ICP, please contact Just Energy.

Who this plan suits best

This plan best suits households that want simple, predictable FPVV pricing with no long‑term contract commitment. It is a good fit for small families or larger households that prefer conventional anytime/controlled/day‑night tariffs rather than managing spot pricing, and for customers who value budgeting tools (e.g., SmoothPay) and a straightforward online portal. It can also suit dual‑fuel customers (electricity + natural gas) who want one bill and a small daily bundle discount. EV owners who mainly charge at varied times without relying on specific off‑peak incentives may find it acceptable; those seeking strong TOU price signals or dedicated EV rates should confirm availability first. Solar users exporting to the grid should check whether export/buy‑back arrangements are available for their ICP, as no specific export terms are advertised with this plan.

Plan conditions at a glance

  • No long‑term contracts; customers can leave free of charge (standard residential plan).
  • Low User vs Standard User eligibility is based on annual household usage thresholds; Low User is typically for primary residences with lower consumption, Standard User for higher‑use homes.
  • All Energy Discount: daily discount applies when both electricity and natural gas are supplied by Just Energy to the same account/address.
  • One free plan change is allowed every 12 months; a fee applies for additional plan changes within the same 12‑month period.
  • Network services charges are passed through (no markup) and may change when your local lines company updates prices; wholesale market cost changes outside Just Energy’s control may also be passed through.
  • Price changes: at least 30 days’ notice before changes take effect; increases above 5% include individual notice and reasons; you may terminate if you do not agree.
  • Cooling‑off: you may cancel within 5 working days of the commencement date; usage consumed before cancellation remains payable.
  • Fees may apply for services such as special/final meter reads, dis/re‑connections, inspections, paper billing, and in‑store payments; a 1.0% surcharge applies to credit‑card payments.
  • Moving house: provide at least 3 working days’ notice so a final read can be arranged and supply at the new address set up.
  • Gas availability: natural gas is generally available in the North Island; in the South Island, LPG is offered instead of piped natural gas.
  • Promotional join credits (if offered) may be reversed if you switch away within 12 months.
  • Power Draw monthly prize draw is open to active residential accounts (business accounts excluded); bill credits are non‑cash and one prize per account per draw.

Promotions and discounts

Just Energy offers an ongoing All Energy Discount of 30 cents per day when you take both electricity and natural gas with them under the same account. The discount is applied as a daily credit on your bill and remains available during scheduled gas/LPG price changes; eligibility requires active supply of both fuels with Just Energy at the same address. There is no prompt payment discount; Just Energy states that it builds a low price upfront into its plan pricing. Customers are automatically entered into Just Energy’s monthly Power Draw, which credits winners’ electricity bills from a recurring prize pool (e.g., multiple $100–$1,000 bill credits each month). One entry is provided per active residential account each month, with extra entries for each full year as a customer, for registering for My Account, and for choosing online billing. Prizes are applied as bill credits after each monthly draw; residential accounts are eligible and business customers are excluded. Terms allow one prize per account per month and permit Just Energy to modify or cancel the draw; winners are notified on their next bill and by email/SMS.

How Just can change this plan's price

Just Energy’s residential terms state that it will give 30 days’ notice before changes to fees or charges take effect. If an increase is greater than 5%, Just Energy will write to customers individually and provide reasons for the change. Customers who do not agree with a notified change may terminate their agreement. In addition, delivery (network and transmission) charges are flowed through without markup and may be adjusted when the local lines company or Transpower updates its prices; wholesale electricity or gas market cost changes outside Just Energy’s control may also be passed through. Where possible, Just Energy aims to give 30 days’ notice of such pass‑through adjustments. Annual network services updates commonly occur around 1 April in line with lines‑company pricing calendars.

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Frequently asked questions

The Selectra expert answers your questions about electricity rates

  • Fixed rate: your unit price stays the same for the duration of the contract.
  • Variable rate: the retailer can adjust the unit rate at any time, with at least 30 days' notice. Prices broadly follow wholesale electricity costs.
  • Time-of-use: the unit price changes by period of the day — cheaper overnight and during off-peak hours, more expensive at peak times (typically 7-9am and 5-9pm).
  • Spot pricing: the unit price tracks the half-hourly wholesale market. Households with flexible usage can save when prices are low, but they are exposed to spikes during cold snaps or supply shortages.

The daily fixed charge covers the cost of staying connected to the grid: network maintenance, the lines from the street to your meter and the metering equipment itself. It is billed for every day you hold an active connection, regardless of how many kWh you use.

Households using less than 8,000 kWh per year (9,000 kWh in the lower South Island) may qualify for a low-fixed-charge tariff: a smaller daily fee paired with a slightly higher unit rate. This option is being phased out by April 2027, but it is still available today and is usually a good fit for small homes and singles.

Each part of New Zealand is served by its own local lines company (Vector in Auckland, Wellington Electricity, Powerco, Aurora, Orion and more). Each lines company sets its own delivery charges based on the cost of maintaining its network — and those costs vary widely:

  • Rural and low-density networks (East Coast, West Coast, parts of Otago) cost more per customer to maintain than dense urban ones.
  • Networks with significant underground cabling (central Auckland, Wellington CBD) are more expensive to upgrade but suffer fewer storm outages.
  • South Island networks pass through hydro-rich generation regions, which can lower the wholesale component on some plans.

For these reasons, a customer in Dunedin can pay a different rate from a customer in Hamilton on the same Just Energy plan.

Comparing electricity plans is not just about the headline rate. Before signing, check:

  • Unit rate (¢ / kWh): what you pay for each unit of electricity. Lower is better.
  • Daily charge (¢ / day): a fixed cost added every day, regardless of usage.
  • Discounts: prompt-payment, direct-debit and online-billing discounts can knock 1-3% off the total.
  • Contract term and exit fees: open-term plans are usually free to leave. Fixed-term plans may charge a break fee.
  • Plan extras: free-power hours, EV night rates, solar buy-back, broadband bundle discounts.

Always cross-check your offer against several retailers using your real ICP and a 12-month consumption history before signing — the headline rate alone never tells the full story.

Under the standard terms used by most New Zealand retailers, variable rates and daily charges can be adjusted at any time, with at least 30 days' written notice to the customer. Notice is usually sent by email, on the bill, or via the customer portal. This 30-day minimum is industry practice rather than a hard statutory rule, so always check the price-change clause printed on the plan terms.

Fixed-term plans are different: the unit rate and daily charge are locked in for the duration of the contract (typically 12, 24 or 36 months). If you do not switch or renegotiate at the end of the term, you are usually moved onto the retailer's standard variable rate.