Smaller players in the electricity market are banding together to by-pass major retailers and ensure supply throughout the year.

Retailer Simply Energy has signed a supply contract with independent company, EDC ltd to offer power output from three generation assets in the North Island – Silverstream landfill generation plant, along with Clearwater Hydro’s Mangapehi and Matawai hydro stations.

Simply Energy director Murray Dyer said it would give EDC security of supply and certainty of pricing throughout the year.