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Rewiring Aotearoa's Mike Casey writes in Newsroom about the Commerce Commission's recent draft decision on how much the electricity distribution businesses can spend in the next few years. "This $1.3 billion saving is actually a win for consumers and a step in the right direction for the energy sector. While the bills are still going up by 74 percent over the next five years, they’re not going up by as much as they could have. And if the rules change, households, farms and businesses with solar and batteries can reduce their energy bills even further."
Read moreDownload the document hereTrent Yeo, the founder of Ziptrek Ecotours, is a big supporter of his region's goal to become the world's most electric destination, a vision being brought to life by the Queenstown Electrification Accelerator. And he walks the talk with his own low-impact business and his highly efficient all-electric home.
Read moreDownloadRenewables take over from coal for electricity generation and wind and solar match the world's growth in demand; old EV batteries are proving popular; an Australian study shows that solar panels can make you money, not just save you money; take a trip on a luxury electric solar-powered houseboat in Africa; and the amazing 'solar powered clothes dryer'.
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