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3. 3 of 15 Orion network area

4. 4 of 15 Where do the prices on my invoice come from? Your retailer –It’s a competitive retail market –Many retailers utilise the Southpower metering arrangements Retailer cost inputs include: energy from the wholesale market (generators) transmission and distribution services from Orion metering services from a metering company Their own billing, admin, marketing & call centre costs

5. 5 of 15 11% GST 14% Retail 2% Metering 29% Distribution 8% Transmission 36% Generation

6. 6 of 15 Uncontrolled HW Separate HW meter 1 Meter Controlled HW Nightstore Nightstore with PM boost Whole house switches from day to night rate

7. 7 of 15 Retailers in Orion network area Genesis Mercury Powershop Meridian Contact Trustpower Simply Energy

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14. 14 of 15 Useful sources http://www.consumer.org.nz/powerswitch http://www.systemoperator.co.nz http://www.oriongroup.co.nz http://www.electricityinfo.co.nz http://www.med.govt.nz/upload/69725/volume2.pdf