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Currently, around 5% of New Zealand’s total electricity needs are powered by wind. We’re in a great location to take advantage of this renewable energy source, and we’ll be doing this more and more in coming years. Studies have shown that when combined with our abundant hydro-resources, wind could provide for more than 40% of […]

Remuera Golf club is NZ’s first golf course to obtain the Golf Environment Organisation (GEO) accreditation that’s internationally recognised to acknowledge their commitment to sustainability. Committed to the core, they’re now NZ’s first golf course to be supplied by carboNZero certified renewable electricity! Remuera golf course is leading the way for other golf clubs to […]

If you think you’re paying more than you should for your electricity, you probably are. So, with these handy tips, take the time to think about changing electricity providers to find the best deal for you and your home. Save when you switch. As consumers, we grow fond of specific brands when purchasing clothes, food […]

Currently, hydro power supplies around 60% of New Zealand’s electricity demand, and it’s one of the cheapest and most efficient forms of power generation. There’s lots of misinformation out there about hydro power, so we’ve written this article to bust some of the most prevalent myths. Myth 1: Hydro generators will damage local ecosystems In […]

Here’s the reason Born Digital has moved to Ecotricity! They’re saying no to dirty coal, gas and geothermal electricity generation.  See more details here about where our emissions are coming from. Average CO2e emitted in NZ from electricity generation.   Ecotricity is proud to supply Born Digital with 100%  carboNZero Certified renewable electricity powered by […]

We all want our homes to be warm, dry, and cosy during winter. The World Health Organisation recommends a minimum temperature of 18 degrees Celsius inside your home – higher if you have children, elderly, or disabled residents. In this article, we look at the big and small things you can do to help improve […]

1. Save money on your transport bill The typical New Zealander spends around $2000 a year filling up their medium-priced car with petrol. If you live far away from where you work – common in the large city centres like Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch – your annual bill could easily be double or triple that. […]

If you’ve landed on the Ecotricity website, you have an interest in ways you can make your energy consumption more ethical by making conscious and informed choices.   We don’t just advocate choosing ethical and clean energy sources – we also believe Kiwis will benefit lowering energy consumption. Here are five reasons that reducing the […]

If you’re thinking about adding solar panels for your new or existing home, this handy guide will walk you through the main things you need to know. What is solar power? Solar power is the strong energy generated by the sun. By installing solar panels to absorb the sunlight in the silicon cells, you can […]

‘Clean energy’ is one of those buzzwords you hear a lot in the media, but few of us actually know exactly what it means. If you’re trying to make more mindful and ethical purchasing decisions, then it’s important to understand exactly what you’re dealing with. Here’s some information to help you make ethical decisions. What […]