The 'Electric Election': energy policies, side by side
Electrifying your household appliances - which in most cases means ditching a gas cooktop, gas heating and hot water - can save the average household more than $1000 per year, according to data modelling recently commissioned by the Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority [and Rewiring Aotearoa]. The study also found annual running cost and lifetime-cost gains from solar and swapping out a petrol or diesel vehicle for an EV - at least if you use cheaper charging at home rather than pricey public chargers, even allowing for impending road user chargers.
Read moreDownload the document hereDrive Electric says responses from National, Labour, the Green Party and The Opportunity Party show there is a foundation for more stable, long-term transport electrification policy after the election. This is a $120 billion opportunity over the next decade to reduce our dependence on importing fossil fuels.
Read moreDownloadWhatever policy mix is chosen, The Post urges New Zealand to regain its momentum towards an electrified fleet. That requires sustained government direction and the infrastructure to support it. The prospect of another fuel-price shock makes the case more urgent.
Read moreDownloadWe often hear about the benefits of solar when it comes to saving power but turns out there could be similar savings to be made through hot water. In New Zealand, around 1.4 to 1.8 million homes have a hot water cylinder, with hot water making up about 30 percent of a household's costs, these savings could affect many of you. RNZ Money Correspondent, Susan Edmonds wrote a piece about it this morning and we were keen to know more. Josh Ellison is Head of Research at independent energy think tank Rewiring Aotearoa, he joins Jesse now to crunch some numbers.
