
From an electric tractor and electric chainsaws to irrigation and frost fighting systems powered by renewable energy, Rewiring Aotearoa CEO Mike Casey's made huge savings by turning his cherry orchard electric. He's encouraging Kiwis to do the same with their homes. "It is now cheaper to run an electric home than it is a fossil fuel home, even considering the cost of capital, which is a really exciting situation to be in," Casey said. The [Electric Homes] report showed household electrification could save New Zealanders money and reduce emissions.
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