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In need of some good climate news? Writing in the NZ Herald, Simon Wilson has compiled a list of New Zealand entrepreneurs and innovators, including Rewiring Aotearoa CEO and 'electric orchardist' Mike Casey, who are pushing things in a more positive direction. We need action across the board if we have any hope of reaching our climate targets, but energy is one area where positivity is warranted because the costs of renewables and electric machines continue to drop. At Rewiring Aotearoa we believe electrifying our homes, vehicles, farms and businesses will save us all money and help us address climate change. So let's embrace that win-win.
Read moreDownload the document hereSt John's electric emergency mobile shifts down south after a successful trial in Waikato (while hydrogen buses in Scotland get the axe); Hutt City Council and Nelson City Council embrace some big electric machines; battery health concerns are proven to be a non-issue by individual drivers doing big numbers and a big new study over 7,000 vehicles; what fuel waste looks like when you capture it; the solar demographic split; and Oli Frost releases a new kids' book focused on law firms.
Read moreDownloadFollowing stories in the media of solar customers who are not getting the promised bill reductions from solar, Rewiring Aotearoa CEO Mike Casey joined Jesse Mulligan to talk about what to look out for, how to ensure you get a quality install and why the vast majority of people are very satisfied with their solar.