Counties Energy delivers $13.2m customer discount

Counties Energy’s 48,000 customers can check how much money they’ll receive from the $13.2m distributed by the company’s annual discount payment.

Customers connected to the Counties Energy network on November 3, 2023 are eligible for the payment, which is based on lines charges paid over the period November 1, 2022-October 31, 2023. The Counties Energy discount is paid as a credit on customer’s December or January power bill from their electricity retailer.

 Counties Energy chief executive Judy Nicholl says that as the 100% consumer-owned company heads into its centenary year they’re proud to deliver another record discount amount while continuing with substantial network and community investment programmes and transitioning the company towards a new energy future.

 “We’ve invested more than $72m this year into projects to build and update the network and improve technology and new systems to deliver a robust electricity network for our fast-growing region,” Nicholl explains. 

“We’re committed to similar levels of investment in subsequent years to match growth and renew network assets, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity network for our community while we rapidly transition to incorporate renewable energy systems and offerings within our distribution network.”

To celebrate its 2024 centenary, Counties Energy will reflect on the work it and former Franklin Electric Power Board and Counties Power has done to build the network and keep the lights on.

Counties Energy is also involved with ‘Christmas on the Green’ this Saturday December 2 from 3pm (at Pukekohe’s Navigations Homes Stadium), and the Counties Energy Christmas Lights Trains at Night at Glenbrook Vintage Railway in the lead up to Christmas.

The company is owned by the Counties Energy Trust who holds the shares on behalf of electricity consumers, and its chair Christine Rupp says the company has operated successfully as a ‘Consumer Trust’ owned entity for nearly 30 years and has completed another successful year.

 “This is a huge achievement when considering the impact of the weather events earlier in the year and the continuation of a significant network investment programme, while also supporting our community in so many ways.”

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