Troubleshooting why your power might be out
We maintain the network of lines and cables that bring electricity to your boundary. You own and are responsible for the overhead service line or underground cable that brings power from the pole or pillar box at your boundary into your property. You also own and maintain your switchboard and the electrical wiring inside your house.
If you’re experiencing a power outage, here’s what to check so you know who to contact for help:
If you’re in arrears your retailer may have stopped supplying you. Call your retailer to discuss.
Search your address on our planned outages page to check whether you’re affected by a planned outage today. Planned outages
If there are burn marks, strange smells or a crackling sound coming from your switchboard, don’t touch it and contact us straight away on 0800 27 27 27.
If your power meter is still tracking your electricity usage (the digital display on your smart meter is still working, or the dials on your older-style meter are still ticking over). Call your retailer for next steps.
If there’s nothing happening on your power meter, the fuse may have blown on the pole or pillar box on your boundary, or you may be part of a wider network outage. Call your retailer or fill in our Report an outage form.
⚠️ Report an Outage – Temporary Service Interruption
We are currently experiencing issues with the online outage reporting form. If you need to report an outage, please call our faults line on 0800 27 27 27. We apologise for the inconvenience and are working to restore this service as soon as possible.
What to do during an outage
If you’re experiencing an outage you should:
- Turn appliances off (heaters, televisions, ovens) so they don’t come on straight away when your power comes back on.
- Keep fridge and freezer doors shut as much as possible to help keep the food inside cold.
Streetlight information
If your streetlights are not working, contact your local council.
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