Electrify Grey Lynn

02/07/2026

Excellent research review from the UK govt work on Plug in Solar/ Balcony solar.

Its very popular now all over Europe.

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29/06/2026

Will be popular here.

Fully electric camper vans now available for hire in Australia, with free charging.

29/06/2026

It's really a no-brainer! Electric machines are so much nicer to use as well - quieter, efficient, less smelly. I've been really impressed with the mahi of Mike Casey and team at Rewiring Aotearoa not only communicating the benefits so well, but also backing it up with robust reports. Yes finance is a barrier, but also we can implement a Ratepayer Assistance Scheme right away. We in the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand have already offered our 15 votes to get it going, so there's no need to wait.

As Independent economist Cameron Bagrie says, "Electrification can help both with short term cost of living problems, and also assist in building a more productive energy system underlying a more productive economy in the long term."

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29/06/2026

Worth a listen.

Nine To Noon · Episode

06/06/2026

Why would you put gas in a new house?

02/06/2026

The country currently produced a total of about 42 TWh of energy, with residential consumption accounting for about 20 TWh.

19/05/2026

National/Act/NZ First are running out of time to bring in this way to make it eaaier for homeowners to pay off solar for their homes via rates.

Ministers are yet to make a decision about whether to go ahead with a scheme which would let councils provide long-term loans to any homeowners that wanted it.

22/03/2026

"In the long run, the best way to protect New Zealand from oil supply shocks is to reduce New Zealand’s reliance on foreign oil by electrifying the economy – a sort of green economic nationalism.

Political and economic commentator Bernard Hickey has called for “a war-styled decarbonisation of our economy, starting with rapid and massive importation of electric cars, trucks and buses, along with shiploads of solar panels and batteries from China to install over any roof facing north.”

How can New Zealand protect its energy independence in an era of war?

22/03/2026

“New Zealand currently has a bit over 1800 public charge points, which is among the lowest charger-to-EV ratios in the OECD. Another 161 charge points are also in progress. Combined with the investment being announced today, the national total will be around 4550. The Government is working towards 10,000 charge points by 2030, roughly one for every 40 EVs."

The Government has allocated $52.7 million in zero-interest loans to more than double the number of EV chargers in NZ. Just over 2500 new stations will be built

22/03/2026

Handy tool!

Compare electric, hybrid, and petrol vehicles to see running costs, emissions, and energy use. Use the calculator to find the best option for your needs.