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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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
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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
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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
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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
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Wakari School, Dunedin

Via Dunedin Solar

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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

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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

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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
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Electric Home Case Study - Greg & Sue

Find out how this Nelson couple built a no-bills all-electric home.

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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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Electric Home Case Study - Ben Fahy

See how a local saves $6k+ /yr on bills by electrifying.

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Electric Home Case Study - Oliver & Hildegard

Read how a Northlander couple achieved $0 bills by electrifying.

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