Electricity for home and business
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Get connected to our network using Powerco Connect. Whether you’re an electrician working on behalf of a customer or a homeowner, Powerco Connect makes managing your electricity projects straight forward.Just submit your connection request and we’ll confirm what’s needed. Our team works closely with you from application to completion, keeping you informed each step of the way.
Whether you're modifying an existing electricity connection, building a new home or developing a subdivision we're here to guide you through the connection process.
Note - 2 September 2025
We're currently experiencing high demand for our new connection service. Thank you for your patience as we work through requests. Your work matters to us, and we're committed to processing your connection as soon as possible.
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Existing customer work
The way we work with customers has changed. All customer work in progress prior to 1 September will be completed by the original Powerco Approved Contractor using legacy systems.
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FAQs
Yes. A temporary builder’s supply goes through the same process as any other new connection - via Powerco Connect. It’s likely your electrician will install the temporary supply box on your property and arrange for a Powerco contractor to connect it to our network. If the temporary supply box is positioned very close to the final location of the meter box on the house, the cable that connects the temporary supply to the Powerco network may also be used to connect the finished house to our network. This saves time and money when the house is completed and the temporary supply box is no longer required.
You can request a permanent disconnection via Powerco Connect - connection modification.
Contact your retailer (the company you pay your power bill to) to arrange a temporary disconnection. If your disconnection is during business hours, it will be free. Your retailer will need at least 24 hours-notice.
To arrange a temporary isolation (removal of the service fuse), to carry out internal electrical work use our temporary isolation form or phone us on 0800 786 770.
No. You may need to pay towards the cost of a network upgrade or to have Powerco equipment installed on your property to enable your connection. However, the equipment will still belong to Powerco.
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