The 'Electric Election': energy policies, side by side
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A Federated Farmers’ survey of 1,000 farmers showed that 70% of respondents would consider installing solar panels and the enthusiasm was evenly spread across different age groups, genders and farm types. The economic drivers are clear and farms can significantly reduce their electricity costs with solar (and, if they invest in electric machines, their diesel costs), but there are plenty of unnecessary barriers stopping them from saving money, reducing emissions and playing a role in the energy system. We’ve pulled together a document that talks about the massive opportunity rural electrification offers, outlines the issues farmers are facing and what the decision makers need to do to make it easier.
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.
