Our history

The Energy Collective began in 2014 as a few (crazy) Kiwis who wanted to shake up the power industry, too long dominated by complacent incumbents with antiquated IT systems. We saw an opportunity to use smart meter data and a cost-efficient and scalable technology platform to deliver affordable energy, innovative ways to reduce emissions, and awesome customer service, in an industry which had failed to deliver true competition after worldwide deregulation.

In 2015 we launched Electric Kiwi and our iconic “Hour of Power”, one free off-peak hour of electricity every day. This was designed to save customer’s money and reduce grid emissions through shifting usage to cheaper, greener times of the day. We offered market leading rates, no contracts, guaranteed savings and billing options that actually worked for customers. And funnily enough, customers didn’t miss waiting in their old company’s call centre queue, loving our responsive live chat.

In 2019, ReAmped Energy was launched in Australia, offering Aussie households the same awesome online service, sharp pricing and transparent attitude that Aussie customers love.

In 2021, we started offering broadband services to Electric Kiwi customers, with the aim of providing the most seamless onboarding experience in the market. We also added gas services to our offer in Australia in early 2022.

While the energy crisis in Australia has required us to scale back in this market to prudently manage risk, we’re still as committed as ever to our Australian customers and our purpose of Making It Better across Australasia.