New Zealand is at the 'electrification tipping point', according to a new report from non-profit Rewiring Aotearoa ... CEO Mike Casey knows all about the environmental impact and economic benefit to decarbonising. Mike talks to Jesse about the [Electric Homes] report and his own journey of 'electrification' at his Cromwell property.
Opportunity will establish a $1 billion Industry Energy Resilience Fund so New Zealand businesses can switch away from fossil fuels faster, cutting emissions while strengthening energy security and reducing costs.
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Read moreDownloadNew Zealand spends about as much on petrol and diesel as it earns exporting concentrated milk. Mike Casey says that money leaves the country, and most of it does not have to. He runs a cherry orchard in Central Otago on 21 electric machines, and a $50,000 diesel bill became a $25,000 revenue stream before financing costs. What I Asked Mike👉 How much money does New Zealand lose every year buying fuel from offshore?👉 What did it actually cost to electrify 21 machines?👉 What is the real payback period, machine by machine?👉 What can you do if you lease your building and cannot touch the roof?👉 Who should not do this?
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