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As the sun sets on summer, it is important to think about your energy use, as your solar energy system will be generating less energy with less sunshine, so you will need to purchase more energy from the grid. This means that you could have an increa...

Interested in solar power but not too sure where to start? We’ve written a short all-you-need-to-know about solar so you can sound like you know what you’re talking about to your friends. Let's Shed Light on Solar Panels Solar panels are like the sup...

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...

Rest assured; you’re protected against highly volatile prices with Ecotricity! So, what happened in August in the electricity sector? Why have wholesale prices now dropped so sharply? And what we’re doing about it?A wild winter ride This winter was...

New Zealand is bracing for a potential electricity supply gap from 7am to 9am tomorrow due to unusual cold weather and low wind power generation. Transpower is urging New Zealanders to assist by being mindful of their electricity usage during this cr...

Ecotricity is thrilled to share the news that the world witnessed an extraordinary surge in renewable energy capacity in 2023, as reported by the International Energy Agency (IEA). This remarkable growth, which marks the fastest pace recorded in the...

Solar power has become a hot topic in recent years as the world looks for ways to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and combat climate change. The use of solar energy has been on the rise, and it's not hard to see why… 100% renewable & environm...

We are super proud to be New Zealand's first Toitū certified climate positive electricity provider. It's a big deal for New Zealand and globally as it shows what can be achieved in the energy sector. But how can we be different, doesn’t all power...