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Here at Ecotricity, we’re excited about the possibilities for solar as a renewable energy source to help power New Zealand. That’s why we offer the country’s leading price plans for those who are already on-board with solar. If you’re interested in solar, it’s good to understand exactly how your panels work, and whether solar is […]

It’s simple to make lasting, impactful change toward a sustainable future in your own life. Take a look around your home – I bet you can find at least 10 items that can be replaced with more ethical and sustainable alternatives. Here are some examples: Grocery bags Recently, New Zealand has said no to single-use […]

On the 3rd of October, the government announced changes rising from the Energy Minister’s recent Electricity Price Review (EPR).  20 of the review’s recommendations have been adopted by the Minister and will be rolled out over the next two to twelve months. The reforms require the bigger power companies (called the “gentailers” – they control […]

As part of an exciting initiative, Ngāi Tahu Tourism has been awarded $200,000 to convert one of their petrol-powered boat to run on electricity. This makes their company Shotover Jet the first tourism company in the world to operate a fully-electric jet boat. Shotover Jet run heart-pounding jet-boat adventures on the Kimiākau (Shotover River) in […]

Independent retailers Ecotricity, energyclubnz, Flick Electric Co., Pulse Energy, Vocus (who also retail power through Slingshot and Orcon), and Electric Kiwi cautiously welcome the Government’s decisions for boosting competition in the electricity sector. These independent electricity retailers have taken the call to collaborate and have already met to discuss how to assist the Electricity Authority […]

The bathroom may be one of the smallest rooms in the house, but when it comes to sustainability, it’s one of the biggest resource guzzlers. In this article, discover the biggest sustainability issues in your bathroom, and how you can work to solve them: Change the lighting Cut back on energy usage in your bathroom […]

We rely on energy for every facet of our modern life. Our entire world needs energy to function. Think about a typical day in your life – you wake up, turn a light on, check your phone, make coffee and toast, get in your car, drive to work… you might have only been awake for […]

Every day, more New Zealanders are taking advantage of the cost-savings and eco-benefits of driving an electric vehicle. There’s already a growing range of EVs on the market, including SUVs and vans, and vehicles for all price brackets with ranges up to 1000+ kms.  Falling prices, government incentives, and exciting technological developments in the EV […]