At Flick Electric Co. we do things better.

We’re not your stuffy, run-of-the-mill power company who’s sitting pretty thanks to extortionate rates and hidden fees. In fact, we’re out to change all of that, and shake up an industry that has sat stale and comfortable for far too long.

Because here at Flick we do something the others don’t. We offer our customers a better way to buy their power, with access to the spot price of electricity through the wholesale market. The spot price changes every half hour according to the relative supply and demand of electricity, and Flick passes that cost directly onto our customers with zero mark-up. It’s a pricing system that’s fair, transparent and informative - and just a better way to sell power, really.

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How we help you save

Wholesale power prices

Flick customers have saved an average of $398 on power in the last year (up to July 2017), because they've got access to NZ's wholesale electricity supply. Buying at the spot price means that, instead of topping up your power company’s bank account by paying a higher set rate, you’ve got the freedom to choose when and how you use your power to make big savings.

No fixed term contracts

Sleep easy knowing that you're free to leave Flick whenever you like (although we don't think you'll want to), without any nasty break fees.

Smart tools

We use smart meter technology and clever software to put Flick customers in control of their power bill. Flicksters have access to live power price information, so they can make smart changes and save money on the fly.

Easy to Switch

It only takes 3 minutes to join Flick, either online or over the phone, and once you’ve given us your address, we take care of the rest (we’ll even break up with your old power company for you). Too easy!

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What price will I pay with Flick?

Your price with Flick is made up of a number of components, all passed through at their wholesale rate, with no mark up!

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The cost of generation is dictated by the wholesale market price of power. This market is how generators sell their energy to retailers, who then sell the energy onto customers like you. With Flick you cut out the middle man and buy your energy straight from the source. You’re buying on the wholesale market, just like the big retailers are. The New Zealand Electricity Market (NZEM) is regulated by the Electricity Authority (EA).

Your transmission/distribution costs depend on your meter set up and where you live. You can find the pricing schedule for your area here.

And you'll always know exactly what we make on your bill. Your Flick Fee is separate and transparent and covers the costs of us looking after you as your retailer. Our fees are:

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What happens when spot prices spike?

From time to time spot prices do spike, but a spike usually only lasts for one or two half hour periods. Along with exposure to the occasional price spike comes access to the low spot prices that we see 41.22% of the time, so we're confident you'll be better off in the long run with Flick.

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We also have a suite of great tools to help you chase the low prices and avoid the high ones. Our app will alert you when prices are rising, and you can dig into your energy use and what you've paid on your bespoke customer dashboard.

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Still worried? Find out more about price spikes on our blog.

Can I get my gas through you too?

We don't supply gas, but plenty of Flick customers have their electricity with us and their gas with another retailer. It’s easy and it’s worth it. You can check out Powerswitch to find the cheapest gas provider to complement your power deal.

Have a read of our blog Dual Fuel Myths, Busted! to find out why those dual fuel discounts might not be such a great deal after all.

Do I need a smart meter to join Flick?

Yes you do. To give you the spot price of power we need to be able to read your meter every half hour of every day and that’s only possible with a smart meter.

We aren't able to upgrade your meter for you at this stage, but you should be able to arrange an upgrade through another retailer.

How do I pay my bill with Flick?

We send you your weekly bill each Tuesday and take your payment on Thursday via Direct Debit from your bank account or Credit Card.