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NZ electricity retailer

Meridian Enegy electricity

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Wellington, Meridian Enegy supplies electricity to households across New Zealand. Compare plans, contact, app, ownership and reviews below.

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Founded 1998 405,000 connections (ICPs) as at 30 June 2025 New Zealand

Founded

1998

Years in NZ market

Customers

405,000 connections (ICPs) as at 30 June 2025

Connections served

About

Who is Meridian Enegy?

The company is headquartered in Wellington, where it bases its senior management, customer operations and regulatory functions.

Meridian Enegy was established in 1998. A longer track record means more years operating under New Zealand's regulatory framework and a wider history of customer feedback, billing systems and grid relationships.

Meridian Enegy operates independently — it is not part of a larger corporate group. This typically means faster decision-making and a more direct relationship with customers.

The company is based in New Zealand and is regulated by the Electricity Authority and the Commerce Commission.

Meridian Enegy plans

Current Meridian Enegy electricity plans

Live plan data from the Selectra Energy-Core API. Compare contract length, exit fees, solar buy-back and renewable status side-by-side, then confirm your address-specific quote with the retailer before switching.

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Domestic

EV Plan

Contract
2 years
Exit fees
no exit fees
Solar buy-back
12c per kWh

Perks & tags

Ev plan Low user offer Standard user offer Controlled Day night plan Solar buy back
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Domestic

Solar Plan

Contract
3 years
Exit fees
No exit fees
Solar buy-back
17c per kWh

Perks & tags

Smart meter required New customer offer Low user offer Standard user offer Uncontrolled Controlled Composite Day night plan Night boost Solar buy back
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Domestic

Bach Plan

Contract
2 years
Exit fees
no exit fees
Solar buy-back
12c per kWh

Perks & tags

Green energy No exit fees Low user offer Uncontrolled Controlled Composite Day night plan Night boost Solar buy back
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Business

Fixed Energy Plan

Contract
2 years
Exit fees
No exit fees

Perks & tags

No exit fees New customer offer Low user offer Standard user offer Uncontrolled Controlled Composite Day night plan Night boost Solar buy back
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Business

Simple Flexi Plan

Contract
no fixed term
Exit fees
No exit fees
Solar buy-back
12c per kWh

Perks & tags

No exit fees Uncontrolled Controlled Composite Day night plan Night boost Solar buy back
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Business

Fixed price variable volume

Exit fees
No exit fees

Perks & tags

Smart meter required Solar buy back
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Business

Proportional pricing

Exit fees
No exit fees
Solar buy-back
12c per kWh

Perks & tags

Smart meter required Solar buy back
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Business

Spot market pricing

Exit fees
No exit fees

Perks & tags

Smart meter required
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Domestic

Freedom Plan Economy 24

Contract
no fixed term
Exit fees
No exit fees
Solar buy-back
12c per kWh

Perks & tags

Green energy No exit fees New customer offer Low user offer Standard user offer Composite Solar buy back
See Meridian Enegy plans in detail

Self-service

Manage your Meridian Enegy account online

Pay bills, track consumption, update payment details and message support — without a phone call.

Online account

Web portal for desktop & tablet

  • View and download every bill since you joined.
  • Submit a self-read meter reading.
  • Update bank details, address and payment method.
  • Message customer service without queueing on the phone.
Sign in to Meridian Enegy

Meridian Energy mobile app

iOS & Android

  • Real-time consumption alerts and usage graphs.
  • Push notifications for new bills and payment confirmations.
  • Quick pay with stored card or direct debit.
  • Manage rewards, promotions or free-hour periods (where offered).
Google Play App Store

Get in touch

Contact Meridian Enegy

Phone

0800 496 496

9am–5pm, Monday to Friday (NZT)

Email / contact form

[email protected]

Head office

Level 2, 98 Customhouse Quay, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

Faults & emergencies

0800 496 777 (faults/outages)

Verdict

What to expect from Meridian Enegy

Regulated NZ retailer

Meridian Enegy is licensed by the Electricity Authority and bound by the Consumer Care Guidelines for residential customers.

Switching is free

Joining Meridian Enegy takes 5–10 working days. Your power supply is not interrupted, and the new retailer handles the transfer with your old one.

Compare before you switch

Always cross-check Meridian Enegy prices against other retailers — savings depend on your kWh usage and region.

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Common questions

The Selectra expert answers your questions about Meridian Enegy

Meridian Enegy is one of New Zealand's licensed electricity retailers, regulated by the Electricity Authority. Whether it is the right fit for your household depends on your usage profile, region, and the rates available on the plans listed above. Always compare your quoted price against several other retailers based on your address and 12-month consumption before you switch.

Switching to Meridian Enegy is usually completed within a few days, up to a regulated maximum of 10 working days, and your power supply is never interrupted. Sign up online with your address and ICP number (printed on any past power bill). Meridian Enegy will handle the transfer with your current retailer, including the final reading.

New Zealand consistently runs one of the greenest grids in the OECD: around 80% to 90% of grid electricity comes from renewable sources (hydro, geothermal, wind), with recent full-year figures sitting above 85% and individual quarters occasionally exceeding 95%. Some retailers (notably Mercury and Meridian) market themselves as 100% renewable. Check the plan badges above — offers tagged green energy are sold as renewable-only.

Most NZ electricity plans have no exit fees on open-term contracts. Fixed-term plans may include a break fee if you switch before the term ends. The "Exit fees" line on each plan card above shows the current policy.

You can reach Meridian Enegy by phone at 0800 496 496, 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday (NZT). Most retailers also offer in-app support, web chat and an online help centre — see the Account & app section above.