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In our policy manifesto, the number one thing we're hoping to get across the line is a scheme that gives everyone access to low-interest long-term loans for electrification upgrades. We believe the best way to do that is through the proposed Ratepayer Assistance Scheme and The Post's Harriet Laughton has looked at that scheme and what that might mean. Several large councils are already backing it, others are being asked to support it, and Simon 'MegaWatts' Watts has also indicated he's supportive. That could mean New Zealanders would be able to get cheaper finance to install electric appliances like heat pumps for space and hot water and solar and battery systems - and they would be saving money on their energy bills from day one.
Read moreDownload the document hereWe've been banging on about the no-brainer that is solar on schools for a while now. It's the perfect use case given the majority of energy is used during the day and now $30 million will be spent to get 500 schools running on the sun.
Read moreDownloadMike Casey is calling on energy regulators to remove multiple connections on farms and smooth the way for selling surplus power to other users. "We must allow farmers the ability to sell power to other people though a multiple trading relationship. A perfect example would be a dairy farmer with surplus solar should be able to sell that to Fonterra. It’s a great circular opportunity where the industry can back up the industry, but right now we are not allowed to do it.’’
Read moreDownloadMost people hate looking at their power bill right now. But what if there was a way of bringing that bill right down? Electricity advocate Mike Casey says the answer is solar power. Casey is promoting a formula for Kiwis that he believes will have many households saving about $1000 a year through solar.
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