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Explore stories, tools, and information to help you make smart energy choices — saving money, enhancing wellbeing, and reducing emissions. 
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Switch on energy efficiency

Powering your home with efficient appliances could save you thousands in energy costs.

Use our calculator to work out which appliances offer the best long-term savings for your home.

Even if you’re not planning on upgrades any time soon, it can be helpful to think ahead and have an energy plan for your home. 

Energy, carbon, and the climate

Climate change is caused by greenhouse gas emissions. We can reduce our emissions by making clean and clever energy choices.

Understanding New Zealand's energy profile, as well as the impact of choices we all make, is a great place to start. 

Learn more about our electricity grid, New Zealand's response to climate change, and how we can take action to support our move towards a net zero carbon New Zealand by 2050.

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Save energy at home

Using less electricity, and shifting use to off-peak times where possible helps to reduce fossil-fuel generation needed to power the grid. It will also save you money. 

Read on for tips on getting the most out of your hot water and heating, as well as other areas like lighting and appliances. 

Best roadie EVer

Plug in for the best roadie EVer and find some adventures off the beaten track! There's an EV charger every 75km along most state highways. Find out more about setting yourself up for a low-stress electric roadie.

The future of business is low emissions

We’ve gathered Kiwi businesses leaders from companies of all different sizes, sectors and regions to share how they’re bringing action and innovation to decarbonisation.

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