Eco news and stories

We all know that carbon emissions are a bad thing for the human race and for the world as we know it. But how much do you really know about carbon emissions, who causes the most, and how they’re impacting the planet?

NZ is an amazing place to live – we’re famed around the world for our pristine and breathtaking landscapes. Currently, 65% NZ’s electricity sector is powered by renewable energy that includes Wind, Hydro and Solar Generation.

New Zealand is one of the countries most ideally suited to taking advantage of the power of wind to generate electricity. We’re already making strides in this area.

Because Ecotricity gives you control and visibility over how you pay for electricity, you’ll have noticed that certain times of day – when the load on the national grid is heaviest – the cost of electricity goes up.

NZ Electricity market rules are 19 years behind EU and the US. Updated 28/11/2019 Remember the bad old days when Telecom was able to charge like a wounded bull?

At Ecotricity, we’re out and about every day across New Zealand, talking to people about the awesome benefits of solar. Along the way, we get all sorts of questions and hear “interesting” stories about solar power.

On Monday an event was hosted by Public Interest Media about Climate Change.

If you rent your home or apartment, you may be wondering how you can become more energy efficient. Many of the solutions presented in the media only apply to people who own or are intending to own their own home.