Stories of Electrification

From communities across Aotearoa New Zealand

Your electrification story can inspire others to follow your lead 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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It felt like we were being forced to rent our power from a landlord that seemed likely to just keep putting up the rent, so we decided to invest in so... Learn how electrification is making a difference in residential settings.

Ben

The biggest thing is being more energy independent; having an electric car and saving on fuel, having solar for the house and saving on power bills, a... Learn how electrification is making a difference in residential settings.

Felicity and Roger

Story via Octopus Energy

We just electrified a 1975 Mazda Bongo by replacing its engine and fuel tank with batteries, inverter, motor etc from a 2012 Nissan Leaf ... What woul... Learn how electrification is making a difference in residential settings.

Miriam M

We have an 18 panel, 5Kw solar system, an EV and two e bikes. We just got out of gas inside by changing to induction hobs and electric rather than gas... Learn how electrification is making a difference in residential settings.

Patrick M

After a gas boiler burst in her roof, Lou Aitken decided to electrify her home and install a heat pump hot water system. Despite the best intentions, ... Learn how electrification is making a difference in residential settings.

Lou Aitken

Our figures speak for themselves. Solar does work, even this far south in Rakiura Stewart Island. And it isn’t rocket science. The issues of micro gri... Learn how electrification is making a difference in residential settings.

Peter - Sails Ashore and Kowhai Lane

Since installation the system has probably performed better than we anticipated. We didn't set out to be living off the grid but pretty much by accide... Learn how electrification is making a difference in residential settings.

Wendy and David

This story was provided by Wānaka Solar

A couple of years ago (when I was 80) I had a 7KWH solar system installed at my home and then installed a Tesla battery last year. I have fuelled my h... Learn how electrification is making a difference in residential settings.

Mike C

We’re moving into winter and have had some cloudy and rainy days, but the system has still generated over 600kWh of power, nearly 35% more than we hav... Learn how electrification is making a difference in residential settings.

Joe L

After reading the book Electrify I decided to get an EV. One of my better decisions. Bye bye pollution, noise, petrol stations, mechanics, petro state... Learn how electrification is making a difference in residential settings.

Sasha

Our power bill was $320 last year, with an EV!... Learn how electrification is making a difference in residential settings.

Peter G

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

This story was submitted by Think Solar

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

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St Heliers Presbyterian Church and Community Centre

The 68-panel solar system, featuring Trina Vertex S+ technology, is expected to slash the church's monthly electricity bill by an average of $559 ... It has been calculated that the panels will help reduce 4.6 tonnes of CO2 per year.

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Kaiwaiwai Dairies and Forest Lodge

Via EECA

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

Video via Choice Energy

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

Electric Home Case Study - Luisa & Steve

This Napier couple saves $3k a year with solar, EVs and electric appliances.

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Electric Home Case Study - Tisch Whānau

This Christchurch family saves nearly $3k with solar and electric appliances.

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Electric Home Case Study - Michael & Leeza

See how a Christchurch couple save $4k+ / yr on bills by electrifying.

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Electric Home Case Study - James & Lynne

Read how a Lower Hutt couple achieved $0 bills by electrifying.

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