Eco news and stories

How does 30 cents per liter of petrol sound? That is the equivalent price you would pay to fill your Electric Vehicle (EV). To determine how you can save up to 80% on your vehicle running costs, check out our EV calculator here. EVs run exclusively o...

Data Source: Energy Link NZ 12 months emissions May 2023 Average CO2e emitted in NZ 2023 from electricity generation Total Electricity Emissions – Emissions IntensityAll types of electricity generation, including renewables, have some environmental i...

If you’re still using gas you’re BURNING UP THE PLANET ……..and YOUR WALLET. Gas Users can save up to $8,000 over a 10 year period by switching to more efficient Electric Appliances.Download our Ecotricity vs GAS Savings Calculator (best viewed on you...

Over the last eighteen months, Chorus has been on a journey in terms of its sustainability focus. We sat down with Hannah Taylor, Head of Sustainability at Chorus, to ask about their sustainability journey, goals and why they chose Ecotricity to powe...

Tāmaki Makaurau recently welcomed Sparky to the family, the world’s first full-sized, fully electric tugboat. Ports of Auckland signed a contract with Damen Shipyards, a Dutch maritime manufacturer, back in 2019, to purchase a 100% electric full-size...

Microsoft's Datacenter Region to be powered by 100% climate positive energy sourced from Ecotricity wind, solar and hydro! We are excited to confirm that Microsoft has signed an agreement with Ecotricity to ensure its new Datacenter Region is powered...

The latest data released on air pollution from cars in New Zealand highlights the urgent need to move away from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, and switch to greener alternatives. An alarming number of Kiwis are dying or being admitted to...

Growing your own food is a great way to reduce your supermarket bills while also decreasing your carbon footprint and general packaging waste. Plus, nothing beats the satisfaction of serving a meal with ingredients that you grabbed from your garden!W...