Powershop Australia Review 2026
Powershop is not like other electricity retailers. Instead of a single rate, you buy "PowerPacks" through an app — pre-paying for blocks of power at discounted rates. Owned by Meridian Energy (NZ's largest renewable generator). 100% carbon neutral. Popular with under-35s. The app is genuinely good. The rates are mid-to-upper range.
Rates from ~27c/kWh usage, ~105c/day supply (NSW). PowerPack discounts can bring effective rate down to ~23c. But you need to actively manage it. Last updated June 2026.
The Short Version
Powershop is the best app in Australian energy, period. The PowerPack system works if you engage with it — you can bring your effective rate down by buying discounted packs when they are available. The trade-off is that passive users pay the standard rate, which is not competitive. If you are comfortable managing your power through an app and want 100% carbon neutral energy from a company owned by NZ's biggest renewable generator, Powershop is a great fit. If you want to set and forget, look at Momentum or OVO instead.
What I Like
- 100% carbon neutral
- Best-in-class app (actual usage tracking, bill forecasting, PowerPack marketplace)
- No lock-in contracts
- Flexible payment (buy ahead when you have cash)
- Owned by Meridian (NZ's largest renewable generator — financially stable)
What Could Be Better
- You need to actively manage your account to get the best rates
- Rates without PowerPacks are uncompetitive
- No phone support (app and email only — this frustrates some users)
- Smaller than the Big 3 so less brand recognition
Who Should Get Powershop
If you are happy managing your power through an app and buying PowerPacks when you see a good deal, Powershop rewards you with genuinely discounted rates.
Powershop is certified carbon neutral and backed by Meridian's renewable generation assets. The green credential is solid.
Powershop has no phone line. Everything is app and email. If you prefer to call someone when something goes wrong, Powershop will frustrate you.
My Take
Powershop is a niche product for a specific type of customer. If you are the kind of person who hunts for deals, checks the app weekly, and likes the feeling of buying PowerPacks at a discount, you will probably save money and enjoy the experience. If you just want power without thinking about it, Powershop is charging you more for an app you will not use. Pick based on your personality, not just the headline rate.
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