Te Whakahiko i ngā Marae | the Electric Marae report
In the next year alone, over half a million purchase decisions will be made by New Zealanders on household appliances and vehicles, and this pattern is expected to continue. To help New Zealanders make informed decisions when they are in the market, EECA has unpacked the yearly lifetime saving opportunities - across energy, emissions and household bills, that can be achieved through choosing the most efficient, electric options. As a snapshot of running costs alone - New Zealanders could save around $1,000+ per year in energy costs. When upfront costs are included, this could save $10,000-$20,000 over a 15-year appliance lifetime. Every household is different, but the data says that for most - it pays to go electric.
Read moreDownload the document hereNew Zealanders - including the Minister of Transport Chris Bishop - love their Nissan Leafs, but the very early models do have their limitations. So what if you could give your Leaf a new lease on life? As Andrew Rushmore says, ECVS can help with that as it sells battery replacements that can increase range from around 60km to 350km.
Read moreDownload"Putting solar panels on your roof feels like a no-brainer. You cut your power bill, and with a subscription model, you don't even pay upfront. So what went wrong for so many households? The answer is SolarZero." In The Post, Professor Alex Sims writes that "solar is good for households and the country, but people will only keep investing if they trust the market. The Commerce Commission should finish what it started, widen Utilities Disputes' reach, and the government should set proper standards for a rapidly growing industry".
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