New Zealanders are now more likely to name power bills as a financial concern than mortgage or rent payments, putting power costs second only to food and groceries. Drawing on the report’s findings, Consumer has developed a four-point plan to lower power bills. Consumer’s four-point plan to lower power billsEnd the dominance of the big four power companies – ensure separation of generation (making power) and retail (selling power) so smaller power companies can compete, which should lead to lower prices and more choice for consumers. – ensure separation of generation (making power) and retail (selling power) so smaller power companies can compete, which should lead to lower prices and more choice for consumers. “If you agree it’s time for change, sign our petition and tell the government you back our four-point plan,” says Duffy.