Stories of Electrification

From communities across Aotearoa New Zealand
Your electrification story can keep the momentum going and help us to fight for a fairer, cheaper, cleaner and more resilient energy system. Whether you’ve already gone down that path or are just starting out on the journey, hearing how people are saving money and reducing their emissions gets us up in the morning.
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I am writing to you as a 71 year old pensioner with 8 solar panels on the roof. Your very well presented website is a breath of fresh air. So well don... Learn how electrification is making a difference in residential settings.

Nick M

Despite an increase of 62% in power consumption, we only spent $69 for the whole year.... Learn how electrification is making a difference in residential settings.

Bec

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This system is completely set and forget. Due to the amount of solar diversion, our self consumption is high and export to grid relatively low. Living... Learn how electrification is making a difference in residential settings.

Tim H

We have set up an all-electric café and record shop called The Record Keeper powered from solar. Our heating comes from storage and infra-red and we s... Learn how electrification is making a difference in residential settings.

Stephen D

I built my house in 2019. I have solar panels, heat pump, hot water, and an electric car ... My electricity bills are between $10 and summer and $60 i... Learn how electrification is making a difference in residential settings.

Elaine D

We create more electricity than we consume most of the year and export the rest to the grid. We are planning to get EV in the future and will be great... Learn how electrification is making a difference in residential settings.

Antonia R

We're a young couple who installed solar soon after we moved into our 1960s home nine years ago. I've been commuting by EV for six years and together ... Learn how electrification is making a difference in residential settings.

Steve C

We built a new home in Wanaka. 20 Solar panels Tesla powerwall, heat pump for hot water and underfloor heating, a/c in upstairs rooms and an electric ... Learn how electrification is making a difference in residential settings.

Carl H

Solar energy for a business application is perfect because we're using the majority of our energy during daylight hours. We're a warehousing operation... Discover how businesses are powering forward with electrification.

Darren Yearsley, Waterware

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From 1st January 2024 to 17th March 2024 the average cost per kWh was (minus) -$0.103. Currently in credit to $86 for the year-to-date. So far, I'm ve... Discover how businesses are powering forward with electrification.

Mike S