Ecotricity ecoWHOLESALE / ecoZERO (spot price) calculations washup Ecotricity is proud to be New Zealands first (and only carboNZero Certified) retailer to allow solar generation customers to export their solar panel excess consumption directly onto the spot price wholesale market. Ecotricity is also one of the only electricity retailers to transparently pass on network fees […]
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10 things to celebrate Earth day!
Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 and was established in 1970. Over the last 51 years, it has become a public movement to acknowledge our mission to restore the earth and protect the environment. As climate change effects continue to increase, public awareness reminds us how important it is to act now […]
Volkswagen Power Day – Here’s What You Need To Know
Historically, Volkswagen AG has been criticized by electric car fans — sometimes rightly — for being particularly slow to bring new electric cars to market. In fact, in the immediate post-Dieselgate era, when Volkswagen brought concept after concept to international auto shows, I’ve got to admit that it felt to me as if the company […]
The Dirty Truth behind your Petrol Car
The age-old debate between electric vs combustion engine cars continues. Without fail, any electric car owner will agree that the old comments about EV being no different from electricity to Electric power cars are dirty. Lithium batteries are unethical and cause as much pollution is bound to arise. But let’s turn the table for a […]
Ecotricity and Genesis join forces to deliver 100% NewRenewable energy future
Ecotricity will support its growing customer base by adding supply of 100% NewRenewable generation from Genesis, including the newly constructed Waipipi wind farm. Ecotricity is New Zealand’s only 100% carboNZero certified electricity provider, which follows strict United Nations product protocol, sourced from wind, solar and hydro. CEO, Al Yates, said Genesis’ […]
What’s the right Ecotricity Price Plan for your home or business?
Ecotricity offers a range of price plans to choose from. We pass network charges at cost so that customers receive the cheapest and fair pricing deals possible. Ecotricity also displays all costs so that you have visibility on how much you’re paying and what for. For example, metering charges and daily admin fees. Did you […]
NZ Govt actions against Climate Change
The government is taking great urgency to tackle the climate crisis. Last year NZ declared a climate emergency, with the prime minister, Jacinda Ardern saying, “This declaration is an acknowledgment of the next generation. An acknowledgment of the burden that they will carry if we do not get this right and do not take action […]
What happens to your EV battery when it’s replaced?
What happens to EV batteries when they are replaced. This is a question that pops up several times across our social media platforms, especially our dedicated EV channel, ecoTEC. There are concerns about are if the toxins from the battery packs in up in the landfill. Our friend, Nikki Gordon Bloomfield has addressed the question […]
Give Native Trees this Christmas with Million Metres!
Gift Native Trees this Christmas with SBN’s Million Metres Streams Project. The gift that will grow and help make a brighter future for generations to come. A taonga to support and show our love for our planet. Thanks to SBN’s Million Metres Streams Project, this Christmas, you can gift trees for friends and family to […]
Can solar panels be recycled?
Solar panels have seen tremendous growth in recent years. Commercially, businesses and enterprises the world over are turning to solar to augment their existing power needs or move to a self-sustaining source of power. Privately, homeowners are investing in solar as a way to lower their personal carbon footprint and gain independence from unpredictable energy […]
