Eco news and stories

$60 million (make that $180 million) ripoff Contact Energy and Meridian Energy have been accused of extracting more than $60 million from consumers by over-charging for their electricity while spilling water from their South Island dams.

10.8 billion, that’s what experts are forecasting earth’s population to be in the year 2100. And as we slowly creep closer to that number, our most precious resources and minerals will start to run out.

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.

On the 3rd of October 2019, the government announced changes rising from the Energy Minister’s recent Electricity Price Review (EPR). 

Independent retailers Ecotricity, energyclubnz, Flick Electric Co., Pulse Energy, Vocus, and Electric Kiwi cautiously welcome the Government’s decisions for boosting competition in the electricity sector.

We rely on energy for every facet of our modern life. Our entire world needs energy to function.

In light of impending climate change, most nations across the world have committed to switching from fossil fuels to more sustainable energy sources. 

Here in New Zealand, we’re lucky to have significant hydro resources we can use to power our nation. Currently, hydro supplies around 60% of New Zealand’s power needs, and is one of the cheapest forms of renewable power available.