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Consumer NZ's Powerswitch has been a great resource for customers looking to save money by changing providers. But the latest issue of its magazine is focused on the money (and emissions) Kiwis can save if they change their energy source from fossil fuels to electricity - and how there are even more savings on the table if you invest in solar panels. Consumer used a lot of the data created in Rewiring Aotearoa and EECA's Electric Homes report, and there are some handy tips in there for anyone thinking about upgrading their gas appliances or petrol vehicles.
Read moreDownload the document hereCurrent events are making EVs more popular, but we've gone from a leader to a laggard and we need to start shifting the fleet to electric now; Queenstown Golf Cub tees up a good deal on solar; an Australian apartment complex switches on 250 charging points with a novel payment system; Taiga electric snowmobiles are taking over; and more efficient solar panels allow bigger systems on smaller roofs.
Read moreDownloadThe Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards are always inspiring - and we all need a bit of that right now. Whether it's doing brain research, restoring bird life, or helping kids in Palestine, everyone on the stage last night had 'their thing'. Electric Orchardist Mike Casey's thing is energy and the Rewiring Aotearoa CEO was awarded the sustainability leader of the year award for working tirelessly to ensure more of it is created in New Zealand.
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