
The Electric Homes Report by independent energy transition charity Rewiring Aotearoa shows the country is among the pioneers in making electric appliances more cost-effective over their lifetime than fossil fuelled ones, even with upfront costs and finance included. Rewiring Aotearoa's chief executive Mike Casey said electric appliances and vehicles were now economically favourable compared to fossil fuel ones, due to their efficiency and reduced operational costs.
Read moreDownload the document hereCOP31 has an electrification target, which is a good thing, but the delegates need to watch their language; Turkey puts the foot down on EVs and renewables; Rewiring Australia's new report shows electric homes with solar and batteries can save over $4,000 a year; the IEA's renewables report takes aim at the 'energy trilemma' and shows there's scope for an 'energy trifecta'; how petrol and diesel are causing high inflation (and lower emissions) and how EVs can reduce it; Toyota tries some electric initiation with its brand ambassadors; and Mike Casey frolics in a field.
Read moreDownloadThe installation of a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charger at the Arrowtown Community Centre has made it one of the most resilient emergency hubs in the country. The bidirectional Starcharge unit, which was fully commissioned last week, can not only charge an electric vehicle (EV) but also draw power from the batteries of compatible EVS to provide backup power for the building in the event of an emergency.
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