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Contract Length: 2 years

Exit Fees: no exit fees

Additional Services Included

• Solar buy‑back: Customers on the EV Plan can opt in to sell excess solar generation back to Meridian at 12 c/kWh (variable with 30 days’ notice).
• Buyer‑created tax invoices are provided, which can be useful for GST‑registered customers.
• An import/export meter may be required and can involve a one‑off metering charge; Meridian indicates these are typically around the low‑hundreds of dollars.
• The solar buy‑back is optional and paid as bill credits. Zero public charging network: Meridian operates the ‘Zero’ DC fast‑charging network accessible via the Zero app.
• This is separate from the EV Plan (standard per‑kWh public‑charging fees apply) and is offered as an optional, pay‑as‑you‑go service for on‑the‑go charging rather than an included plan feature..

Who Gets the Most from This Plan?

Best suited to EV owners (including PHEVs) who can shift a meaningful share of household consumption to the 9 pm–7 am overnight window. Households that regularly charge an EV overnight and run appliances such as washing machines, dryers, or dishwashers during off‑peak hours stand to benefit from the night‑rate discount and the six‑month credit. The plan can also work for small or large families with predictable evening routines and for solar households that primarily self‑consume during the day but still export some surplus (taking advantage of the 12 c/kWh buy‑back). It is not designed for businesses (residential only) or for customers without smart meters, on embedded networks, or those unable to use off‑peak hours for meaningful usage.

How Your Plan Pricing Can Change?

The EV Plan uses fixed energy rates for a two‑year term under Meridian’s Fixed Rate Plan terms, which generally prevent changes to your fixed energy rates during the term However, Meridian may adjust non‑fixed components and make limited changes in defined circumstances Examples include changes to the Electricity Authority levy, GST adjustments, or the introduction of new or additional government/regulatory charges Meridian may also correct pricing if initial information used to set your charges was incorrect (e.g., meter setup details). If the lines company introduces a new network charge applicable to your ICP, your price category changes, or your capacity/metering configuration changes, Meridian can decide to cease the fixed plan for that ICP and will give at least 30 days’ written notice along with alternative plans/rates Outside of fixed‑rate protections, Meridian’s standard terms specify 30 days’ notice for increases to rates, fees, or decreases to discounts; if a change disadvantages you, you may leave the plan within 30 days without exit fees The EV Plan’s solar buy‑back rate (12 c/kWh) is variable during the term and can change with 30 days’ notice.

Contract Length: 3 years

Exit Fees: no exit fees

Additional Services Included

• The Solar Plan includes a premium solar buy‑back service (17c/kWh) and buyer‑created tax invoices for exported energy; both are included features at no additional cost.
• Customers also get access to Meridian’s app and online account tools (included) to view usage and bills and to track exports.
• Meridian’s Smart Hot Water programme (a $10/month bill credit for allowing controlled hot‑water load) is advertised for eligible Freedom Plan customers and is not included with the Solar Plan.
• No other optional paid add‑ons are specifically promoted alongside the Solar Plan at this time..

Who Gets the Most from This Plan?

Best suited to households that already generate solar and want certainty over export value and supply pricing for several years. It particularly benefits small families to larger households with daytime generation that regularly export, because the 17c/kWh export credit cushions bills when production exceeds consumption. It also suits customers who value price certainty over time‑of‑use discounts (e.g., those without heavy overnight charging needs). EV owners who prioritise low night‑time import rates may prefer Meridian’s EV Plan; however, solar households focused on maximising return from exports typically gain more from the Solar Plan’s higher buy‑back than from off‑peak import discounts. The Solar Plan is designed for residential sites; small businesses should consider Meridian’s business plans.

How Your Plan Pricing Can Change?

On the Solar Plan (a fixed‑rate plan), the energy and network portions of your price are fixed for the plan’s three‑year term provided your price category, capacity and metering configuration stay the same, and no new network charge is introduced Government or regulatory levies (for example, the Electricity Authority levy) may change during the term and can be passed through with notice If your site setup changes (e.g., meter reconfiguration, capacity change) or a lines company introduces a new charge, Meridian may not be able to continue the existing pricing and will give prior notice and help you move to applicable rates For variable plans (not the Solar Plan), Meridian may change rates with 30 days’ notice Solar export buy‑back on the Solar Plan is advertised as 17c/kWh for the term; export terms otherwise follow Meridian’s onsite renewable generation terms, and any applicable network export charges may be updated with notice in line with standard terms.

Contract Length: 2 years

Exit Fees: no exit fees

Additional Services Included

• Solar export buy‑back: optional add‑on for customers with on‑site generation at the bach.
• Excess generation exported to the grid is bought at 12c/kWh (rate is variable during the term with 30 days’ notice; network export charges may apply in some areas).
• Included as an available option on this plan; no separate subscription fee beyond standard metering/eligibility requirements. Other add‑ons promoted by the provider (for example, Smart Hot Water or EV charging credits) are tied to different plan types and are not included with the Bach Plan..

Who Gets the Most from This Plan?

Best for owners of low‑use holiday homes/second residences who want to avoid daily fixed charges and value price certainty over a set period. The plan is particularly suited to baches used intermittently or seasonally and consuming under roughly 3,000 kWh per year. It can also suit solar‑equipped baches that occasionally export energy, thanks to an available buy‑back rate. It is generally less suitable for high‑occupancy rentals, large households with heavy year‑round use, or customers seeking time‑of‑use night discounts for EV charging (those users may find a primary‑home EV‑focused plan more cost‑effective).

How Your Plan Pricing Can Change?

Energy rates on the Bach Plan are fixed for the two‑year term set out in your offer However, the Electricity Authority levy component is not fixed and may change during the term Rates may also be adjusted to reflect changes to GST or to recover new or additional governmental/regulatory charges, with prior notice If information used to set your charges (for example, meter configuration) is later found to be incorrect, charges may be adjusted to correct the error. For general changes to rates, fees, charges, or discounts outside the fixed‑rate protections, the provider gives at least 30 days’ notice and explains the reasons If a change disadvantages you, you can leave your plan within 30 days of notice without otherwise applicable exit fees If the lines company introduces new charges, alters your price category, or your capacity/metering configuration changes, the fixed‑rate plan may be ended with at least 30 days’ written notice and you’ll be offered alternative plans.

Contract Length: 2 years

Exit Fees: no exit fees

Additional Services Included

Who Gets the Most from This Plan?

Best suited to small and medium businesses and farms that want budgeting certainty on the energy component and prefer to avoid exposure to wholesale price movements. It works well for sites with relatively stable or predictable usage profiles (e.g., offices, retail, workshops, sheds, dairy farms outside peak irrigation) that value price stability over chasing short‑term price dips. Not usually optimal for customers who can materially shift load to cheap off‑peak periods on spot or specialised time‑of‑use offers, or for residential users seeking EV/night‑rate or solar‑specific incentives—Meridian has separate residential EV and Solar plans for those scenarios. Businesses with large TOU loads that actively manage demand may also consider proportional or spot‑linked options if they are comfortable with volatility.

How Your Plan Pricing Can Change?

Under the Fixed Energy Plan, the per‑kWh energy charge is fixed for the agreed contract term Meridian may adjust pass‑through items—distribution network charges (including daily fixed charges), government or regulatory levies, and GST—during the term These changes usually reflect updates from your local lines company, changes to levies, or tax changes, and are not within the retailer’s full control. Meridian provides advance notice (typically 30 days) before increasing pass‑through components on your bill If your site’s price category, contracted capacity, or metering configuration changes, or if a new network charge is introduced, Meridian may be unable to continue the existing pricing and will notify you and help transition you to a suitable plan or re‑price accordingly At the end of the fixed term, Meridian will normally email new rates at least 30 days before they take effect, giving you the option to renew on a new fixed term (if available) or move to a variable plan.

Contract Length: no fixed term

Exit Fees: no exit fees

Additional Services Included

Who Gets the Most from This Plan?

Best suited to small and medium businesses, and farms with seasonal or variable usage profiles who value contract flexibility and the ability to move to fixed pricing later if desired. It works well where you’re comfortable with some month‑to‑month price movement in exchange for no fixed term and the option to re‑quote or switch if market conditions improve. It can also fit businesses that may benefit from Night/Day or TOU metering (e.g., operations that can shift load to evenings/overnight), provided the site has an eligible meter configuration. It is generally not intended for households (Meridian’s residential equivalent is the Freedom Plan) or for customers who prioritise long‑term price certainty, who may prefer a Fixed Energy Plan.

How Your Plan Pricing Can Change?

On the Simple Flexi Plan (a variable plan), Meridian may change your electricity rates at any time, but will provide at least 30 days’ notice before any increase takes effect Notice is typically sent to the account email address and the change applies from the effective date stated in the notice; your bill may show pro‑rated charges if the change occurs mid‑billing cycle. Valid reasons Meridian cites for changing prices include movements in underlying energy costs, updates from your local network company (distribution charges), and changes to government or regulatory levies and taxes (for example, Electricity Authority levies) On variable plans, both the Meridian energy component and the pass‑through network component can change If you want price certainty instead, Meridian offers fixed‑energy plans where only specified non‑energy components (e.g., levies) can change during the term.

Contract Length: no fixed term

Exit Fees: no exit fees

Additional Services Included

• Meridian offers several optional services that can be bundled alongside an FPVV supply agreement: (1) Certified Renewable Energy (REC-backed) product that lets businesses match consumption with verified renewable generation and report market‑based Scope 2 emissions as zero; priced on application and optional.
• (2) EV charging solutions for business (design, hardware, installation, software/portal, and support), available either as customer‑owned (capex) or as Charging‑as‑a‑Service (opex subscription); optional, pricing depends on scope.
• Access to Meridian’s Zero public charging network is pay‑per‑use via the Zero app; public charging is not included in retail electricity tariffs.
• (3) Commercial solar solutions, including Solar Power Purchase Agreements (no upfront capital; pay c/kWh for onsite generation) or “Buy Now” turnkey systems; optional, price by quote.
• (4) Process Heat Electrification Programme that can pair long‑term price certainty with funding support for qualifying fuel‑switch projects; optional, eligibility applies.
• (5) Rural supplier billing for agribusiness (Farmlands, Farm Source, PGG Wrightson, Ruralco) with associated partner benefits; optional and subject to each partner’s eligibility rules (note: percentage discounts commonly exclude TOU/FPVV sites).
• If no add‑ons are selected, your FPVV plan operates as electricity‑only..

Who Gets the Most from This Plan?

FPVV suits commercial and industrial customers that want budget certainty on the energy component while retaining flexibility to use more or less electricity over time. It is a good fit for small to large businesses with predictable or continuous loads (e.g., processing, warehousing, hospitality, multi‑site enterprises) who prefer to avoid exposure to wholesale spot price volatility and want half‑hourly transparency without the risk. It can also work well for businesses electrifying processes (or managing EV fleets or site charging) that value fixed energy rates to underpin operating costs, while accepting that network/levy components may change. FPVV is not intended for residential households; small families and large households should consider Meridian’s residential plans. Businesses that can actively shift load to chase spot‑price lows, or that want explicit spot exposure, may prefer a proportional or spot‑linked option.

How Your Plan Pricing Can Change?

Under FPVV, the contracted energy rate(s) in cents per kWh are fixed for the agreed term and do not change unless your price category, capacity, or metering configuration changes, or a new network tariff is introduced that requires repricing In contrast, pass‑through components (local network charges, metering costs, market fees, government levies such as the Electricity Authority levy, and GST) may be adjusted during the term Meridian provides prior notice of increases to variable or pass‑through charges, typically at least 30 days in accordance with its standard business terms. At the end of the fixed term, Meridian will offer renewal options (e.g., re‑contract on new FPVV rates or move to a variable plan) If your connection characteristics or network tariffs change mid‑term and Meridian can no longer offer the existing FPVV construct, it will notify you and help transition you to a suitable pricing option.

Contract Length: no fixed term

Exit Fees: no exit fees

Additional Services Included

• Commercial solar solutions (optional): Meridian offers turnkey solar for businesses via a Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), where Meridian designs, installs, owns and maintains the system and sells energy back at an agreed cents‑per‑kWh; pricing is site‑specific and set by quote.
• A Solar Buy‑Now option is also available (optional; price by quote). Certified Renewable Energy (optional): a certificate‑based product that enables eligible businesses to report zero market‑based Scope 2 electricity emissions under the GHG Protocol; priced as an add‑on based on volume (fee by quote). EV charging for business (optional): end‑to‑end deployment and support of workplace/public EV chargers; hardware, installation and service pricing are site‑specific (by quote).
• Access to Meridian’s public EV charging network (Zero) is pay‑as‑you‑go with rates set per charger within the app. Rural supplier billing (optional, where eligible): the ability to bill via Farmlands, Farm Source, PGG Wrightson, or Ruralco; no separate fee is advertised for enabling this, and it may unlock the partner‑specific benefits noted above.
• Dedicated account management and energy‑efficiency guidance are included as part of Meridian’s standard business service..

Who Gets the Most from This Plan?

Proportional pricing is best suited to small‑to‑large businesses and farms that want partial protection from price volatility while keeping some exposure to wholesale prices. It suits customers with flexibility to shift or manage load, operations with seasonal patterns (e.g., agricultural pumping or dairy), and energy users who want to actively manage risk by choosing the fixed/spot split. It is generally not aimed at households, EV‑only charging at home, or residential solar users—Meridian offers separate residential plans for those needs. Businesses with very low risk tolerance may prefer fully fixed pricing; conversely, businesses comfortable with full wholesale exposure may opt for a pure spot plan.

How Your Plan Pricing Can Change?

During the contract term, the fixed‑portion energy rate you agree to under Proportional pricing remains fixed The spot‑indexed portion varies continuously with wholesale market prices at each half‑hour interval (no advance notice is given for these market movements) Any administration charge for the spot‑indexed portion, and pass‑through items (network charges, metering, losses, levies, and taxes), are not part of the fixed‑energy component and may be adjusted in accordance with your supply agreement. For changes Meridian controls (e.g., increases to variable plan rates or an administration charge), Meridian states it will give at least 30 days’ notice of rate increases or materially detrimental terms changes Network company updates, regulatory or tax changes, and similar pass‑through adjustments may also be flowed through with notice, as permitted by the agreement At the end of a plan term, Meridian endeavours to advise new rates at least 30 days before they take effect.

Contract Length: no fixed term

Exit Fees: no exit fees

Additional Services Included

Who Gets the Most from This Plan?

Spot market pricing suits organisations that can actively monitor usage and respond to price signals. It is a strong fit for small businesses and larger C&I customers that can shift flexible loads to lower-priced periods, tolerate volatility, or use automation/alerts to manage exposure. Customers with predictable daytime peaks but flexibility to move some processes (e.g., refrigeration pre-cooling, pumping, heating) outside high-price windows can often capture savings. It can also work well for business EV fleets and depot charging that occurs overnight, when wholesale prices are often lower, and for sites with embedded solar that can self-consume generation during daytime high-price periods. It is generally not designed for residential users (small families or large households) unless they are on business-class metering and have sophisticated load management; most households will be better served by Meridian’s residential plans.

How Your Plan Pricing Can Change?

Under Meridian’s variable and spot-exposed arrangements, the wholesale energy component fluctuates every half-hour without prior notice; this is the nature of spot pricing Meridian’s own retail components (such as the administration uplift) and your pass-through network charges can be changed, but Meridian states it will give customers notice (typically 30 days) before increasing rates or making terms changes that are detrimental. Adjustments commonly arise from changes in underlying energy costs, updates by local network companies (including seasonal TOU differentials or capacity charges), loss factor revisions, meter and service cost changes, inflationary pressures, or government and regulatory levies For larger Time-of-Use/Commercial & Industrial sites, the specific notice obligations and adjustable components are documented in your supply agreement (e.g., CCESA) and will prevail over any general guidance.

Contract Length: no fixed term

Exit Fees: no exit fees

Additional Services Included

• Smart Hot Water: Meridian may add eligible Freedom Plan customers to a programme that remotely pauses power to electric hot water cylinders during peak periods via the smart meter; participation provides a $10/month bill credit while you remain in the programme.
• Eligibility depends on being on the Freedom Plan, having an eligible smart meter and electric hot water cylinder, and living on a participating network; you can opt out at any time (processing up to two business days).
• There is no separate fee to participate. Solar export buy‑back: If you have compliant solar and export to the grid, Meridian pays 12c/kWh for exported electricity on residential plans.
• The rate is variable with 30 days’ notice and some networks apply export charges that are passed through; standard metering and export approval requirements apply. Metering services: If you need to change your configuration to Economy 24 or add export capability, Meridian’s current metering fees include $25 for remote reconfiguration where possible or $150 for a standard on‑site visit (additional electrical/network costs, if any, are separate).
• The Meridian app and online portal are included at no extra cost for usage tracking, billing, and account management..

Who Gets the Most from This Plan?

Freedom Plan Economy 24 suits households that want contract flexibility and predictable, single‑rate pricing across the day—e.g., renters, small families, and larger homes that don’t want to manage peak/off‑peak windows. The $10 monthly credit for 12 months—and a further $10/month if you participate in Smart Hot Water—can help offset bills without locking into a fixed term. It can also fit solar users who value a straightforward anytime tariff while exporting surplus generation (12c/kWh buy‑back). Customers who can heavily shift load overnight for EV charging may save more on a dedicated EV time‑of‑use plan; small businesses should use Meridian’s business plans rather than the residential Freedom Plan.

How Your Plan Pricing Can Change?

On the Freedom Plan (a variable‑rate plan), Meridian may change your energy (Meridian) charges and pass through changes from your local network and metering providers Meridian provides at least 30 days’ notice before increasing rates or making other changes that are detrimental to you Typical reasons include wholesale energy cost movements, changes to network tariffs or metering costs, and changes to government or regulatory charges (e.g., GST, Electricity Authority levies). Export buy‑back rates for residential solar are also variable and may be updated with at least 30 days’ notice If your price category, capacity, or metering setup changes because of network requirements, your pricing may be re‑quoted to reflect the new configuration.