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Stuff's Kylie Klein Nixon showcases the many benefits of Carl Hamlin's electric new build, which includes a hot water heat pump and solar panels. As the story says: "Water heating comprises about 1/3 of a household’s energy use, [EECA's Gareth] Gretton says. Hot water systems have a 15-year life expectancy, and 46% of hot water systems in New Zealand are over 10 years old. When we do replace old hot water systems, there is a tendency to replace like-for-like." Gas is the most expensive, hot water heat pumps have the lowest running costs and you're likely to make the most savings by electrifying your vehicle. If you want to save cash and slash emissions, your next purchasing decision should be electric.
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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