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A survey for Westpac shows nearly half of respondents were considering solar and cutting their power bill was the main motivator.
79% of respondents cited reducing their electricity costs as a reason for getting solar, with 60% saying it’s the main reason. Electricity prices have been rising faster than inflation in 2025 with many consumers facing price rises greater than 10%.
70% of respondents cited high levels of concern about rising electricity prices, with 58% of this group saying further price rises would make them more likely to consider solar.
As Westpac NZ managing product, sustainability and marketing director Sarah Hearn told RNZ:
"Solar is environmentally friendly, widely available, can add value to a property, is getting cheaper to install and can lead to significant cost savings on energy bills over time. However, installing solar panels can be a significant upfront cost. Nearly half of those surveyed who weren't planning to get solar cited cost as a reason. A quarter of respondents who do plan to get solar are putting it off for at least a year, which speaks to the cost pressures many are still facing."
Political Power has gone local! Dr Nick Smith, mayor of Nelson and ex-National Party minister, is an early adopter when it comes to electric machines but, through his efforts with the council and his close involvement with the Ratepayer Assistance Scheme, he's also embracing one of Rewiring's core mantras: once you've electrified your own life, electrify someone else's life, too.
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