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"Climate disruption was already affecting households through severe weather events - but inaction was also adding to everyday cost of living. Low-emissions technology like solar panels and EVs were cheaper to run than fossil fuel equivalents, but the upfront costs to households meant roll-out was lagging, Jo Hendy said. 'This isn't just a missed opportunity to reduce emissions, it means that households and businesses may be paying higher energy costs than they need to.'"
Read moreDownload the document herePolitical Power has gone local! Dr Nick Smith, mayor of Nelson and ex-National Party minister, is an early adopter when it comes to electric machines but, through his efforts with the council and his close involvement with the Ratepayer Assistance Scheme, he's also embracing one of Rewiring's core mantras: once you've electrified your own life, electrify someone else's life, too.
Read moreDownloadWhether it's the growing number of electric buses, new electric trains for the lower North Island and City Rail Link, or new electric ferries, we love seeing more electric transport options in our big cities. It's also good to see some of our smaller cities like Palmerston North, Timaru and Nelson going electric and, as is almost always the case, the drivers reckon it's better on electrons. At the Electrify Nelson expo, we spoke with one driver Lee about the city's electric buses. And he definitely wouldn't go back to diesel.
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