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Consumer NZ's Powerswitch has been a great resource for customers looking to save money by changing providers. But the latest issue of its magazine is focused on the money (and emissions) Kiwis can save if they change their energy source from fossil fuels to electricity - and how there are even more savings on the table if you invest in solar panels. Consumer used a lot of the data created in Rewiring Aotearoa and EECA's Electric Homes report, and there are some handy tips in there for anyone thinking about upgrading their gas appliances or petrol vehicles.
Read moreDownload the document hereNew South Wales gets the memo about the importance of finance and announces scheme offering zero interest loans to households to upgrade to electric stuff; plug-in solar gets the tick of approval to go on sale in the UK soon and the New York Times says it could 'change America'; EVolocity takes electrification to the streets to gets the kids inspired (and eventually employed); a tour of the amazing recycling business Redwood Materials; Think Solar and BYD give it away now; and a skit that cuts close to the bone for many solar dads.
Read moreDownloadAdvances in technology and falling costs mean customer-owned solar and batteries can play a critical role in New Zealand’s energy infrastructure - improving affordability, resilience and sustainability. Multiple trading relationships (MTR) and peer-to-peer trading would enable this potential by increasing competition, customer choice, and innovation in the electricity market, unlocking greater consumer benefits from customer solar and batteries.
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