Yes! If you are an existing Cove customer and would like to receive the discount, please contact the team at Cove and mention your Grey Power Electricity Account Number.
My Account
Car and Pet Insurance
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Will I receive a discount if I’m already a Cove customer?
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What happens to my Cove premium if I am no longer a Grey Power Electricity customer?
Your discount only applies while you are a Grey Power Electricity customer. If you cancel your account with us, then your premium will revert to the standard amount without discounts. For more information, visit Cove's Terms and Conditions.
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Is your partnership with Cove going to be a long-term arrangement?
Yes absolutely! We are always looking for ways to provide benefits and savings to our customers. We hope to expand our insurance offerings with Cove in the future.
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Who do I contact if I have a question about my insurance cover?
For all enquiries about your Cove policy, including billing and claims, please contact the team at Cove.
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Why have you partnered with Cove?
We're always looking for ways we can provide additional benefits and savings to our customers. We love to support Kiwi businesses that share the same values as us and who can deliver a service that our customers can trust. This partnership brings our customers affordable pet insurance and comprehensive coverage, ensuring peace of mind for pet owners.
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How will I be billed for my Car or Pet Insurance with Cove?
You will be billed directly by Cove at the frequency you select when purchasing your policy online. You have the option of paying your policy monthly or annually. Please note, that your Cove policy will be billed separately to your Grey Power Electricity account.
1 April 2024 Price Change
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1 April 2024 Electricity Price Change
On 1 April 2024, your electricity rates will change. From 1 March, you can view your new rates online.
Visit our Price Plan page and enter your Account Number.
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How can I see what my new price will be?
To see your new rates effective 1 April 2024, you can visit our webpage and enter your Account Number. The new rates will be available to view online from 1 March 2024.
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Why have I got this insert on my bill?
We have included this to keep you up to date on changes to your pricing. From time to time, we conduct pricing reviews. We are committed to being transparent and providing a breakdown of changes across energy rates, metering fees, the Electricity Authority Levy, and Network Services Charges. We give our customers 30 days' notice of changes, so they are aware before the changes take effect.
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Why are my electricity rates changing?
The changes are a result of the increasing costs of electricity supply and inflation. We’re always looking for ways to provide value to our customers, but unfortunately, we don’t control all the charges that make up your bill.
We commit to flowing through Network Services Charges with no markup1. On 1 April 2024, the Network Services Charges for your property may go up, down, or remain the same depending on where you live in the country.
1 It is not practical to flow through the per kWh Network charges for all networks. For some networks, Network service charges will be calculated using published prices and other assumptions that allow us to recover network charges across our customer base on your network.
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What should I do if I’m struggling to pay my bill?
We understand it’s a difficult time for many and we’re here to help. If you’re struggling to pay your bill, please email our Customer Care Team to discuss payment options. Our Pay it Forward Programme provides support to customers experiencing energy hardship.
MoneyTalks is a great free financial helpline that offers confidential budgeting advice. Their team of Financial Mentors provide free advice, support, and connect people with local budgeting services in their community. You can find more information or book a free appointment here.
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Why are my Low User rates changing?
Over the next few years, the low fixed charge tariff is being removed which will mean the daily fixed charge pricing for Low User plans will increase. Grey Power Electricity will endeavour to minimise the impact of the regulation changes and offer Low User plans to our customers once the tariff regulation changes are completed.
Your new My Account Portal
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What are the new features in My Account?
We have made some changes to improve your online experience with us.
These improvements make it easier to view your bills, make a payment online, and keep track of your weekly, monthly, and yearly usage.
My Account also works on a mobile and tablet.
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Are my login details the same for the new My Account?
All customers must register for the new My Account again. Your email address will remain the same, but for security purposes, you will need to create a new password.
When you register, you will be sent an email with a unique temporary password (please check all folders including junk). Once you have entered the temporary password, you can create your new password.
If you have multiple accounts with us, you only need to register once.
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How do I register for My Account?
You can register for My Account here. To register for your new My Account, please use the same email address we have on record for your energy account and customer account number. For security purposes, you will be prompted to create and confirm your new password.
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How do I reset My Account password?
To reset your password, click ‘forgot password’ and enter your email address, where you will receive a temporary password. Check your email and enter your temporary password and a new password that will allow you to log in and use going forward.
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I am having trouble logging into My Account
Make sure you have registered for the new My Account by entering your email address and creating a password here.
When you register, you will be sent an email with a unique temporary password (please check all folders including junk). Once you have entered the temporary password, you can create your new password.
If you have already registered for the new My Account but are having trouble logging in, try resetting your password here.
If you are still having trouble logging in, please email our Customer Care Team.
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Do I need to set up my Direct Debit again for the new My Account?
No, if you have a Direct Debit set up, we will continue to use this payment method.
Pay it Forward
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What is the Pay it Forward Programme?
Our Pay it Forward Programme is a joint initiative between Pulse Energy and our customers. The Programme is designed to help some of our customers who are having trouble paying for their power bill at a certain point in time.
The fund is dependent on contributions made by our customers as well as our business. So far, we have collectively supported over 8,000 customers.
How to apply for the Pay it Forward Fund:
If you’re struggling to pay your bill, please email our Customer Care Team to discuss how we may be able to help you.
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How can I cancel my Pay it Forward contribution?
You can cancel your Pay it Forward contributions at any time by emailing customer.care@greypowerelectricity.co.nz. This will come into effect for future bills.
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Who will be eligible for support from the Pay it Forward Programme?
The funds will be allocated only to Pulse Energy Alliance LP customers and are allocated at our discretion based on a number of criteria we have set to identify households experiencing financial hardship. We will provide quarterly updates to contributors on the funds generated through this programme.
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How can I apply to the Pay it Forward fund?
There is no application for the fund. If you are experiencing difficulty paying your energy bill at a particular point in time, you can contact us to discuss the options available to you.
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How can I contribute to the Pay it Forward Programme?
You can support this programme by adding a small contribution to your power account each month. If you would like to help us provide support for families experiencing energy hardship, please click here.
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Can I change the amount I contribute to the Pay it Forward Programme?
Yes you can, simply email us at customer.care@greypowerelectricity.co.nz and let us know the new payment amount. We may call you to confirm this. The new contribution amount will come into effect on your next bill.
My Account
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Why do I have such a high consumption?
You could have high consumption due to a few reasons:
• Your bill may have been generated based on an estimate read. If you do receive an estimated bill, any difference between your last actual read and your next actual read would balance out. You can check your consumption and type of reading on the back of your bill.
- You may be on the wrong user plan. To check what user plan is right for your home, click here.
- You may have had visitors staying with you during this period.
- You may have used your heater or air conditioning more than usual.
- Your gas heater or heat pump may need a service.
- You could have a faulty appliance that is using more electricity than it should.
We recommend you do a “two-man test” if you feel like the consumption is incorrect on your bill, alternatively we can raise a meter test for you.A meter test is when we check your meter for any potential faults that could be the reason for your meter recording high consumption. Meter tests are the last option we refer to, due to the high cost and the timeframe it can take for the test results to come back.
If you believe an appliance is faulty, it is best to contact an electrician to repair the appliance or replace it.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact our customer care team.
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What is my account balance?
To check your balance, please log in to your My Account. If you are in credit and wish to have a refund, please call our customer care team to process this request. Alternatively, you can also email and request for this to be done.However, please attach your bank statement or screenshot in your email if you have not:• Received a refund in the last 12 months, or• On a direct debit orYour attachment must show:• Bank account name.• Bank account number.• Postal AddressPlease note, there will be a $15.00 charge fee if this is not your first refund.
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Consumer Care Policy
Looking after our customers is important to us. Our Consumer Care Policy details our commitment to look after our customers and information to help you manage your account.
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I have received an email / phone call asking for personal information without verification.
Please note that our team will never ask for your personal information (Bank details, passwords etc) without verifying you first.
If you receive an email or phone call asking for personal information without verification, please do not respond and report this to us immediately.
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How do I read my meter?
For details on how to read your meter, click here.
For further information on understanding your meter, you can view our blog post here.
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How to pay your bill online
Paying your bill online is safe and secure. Simply follow these steps below
- Log into your My Account
- View the invoice you would like to pay
- Select pay your bill online from the top left menu
- Then select pay with credit card
If you have not registered for My Account, follow these easy instructions here.