Tips and tricks for energy usage

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The days are getting shorter, the evenings have a bit more chill, and you might even be locking up the shop...

Given that heating can account for over 35% of our winter power bill, choosing the best option to heat your...

Heating water makes up about 30% of the average Kiwi household’s power bill. But what if you could lower...

Looking to spruce up your kitchen appliances in 2025? If your current cooktop is showing signs of age or...

For NZ business owners looking to future-proof their operations, solar power presents a compelling...

Heat pumps have become a primary heating solution in New Zealand in recent years – and for good reason...

Moving is an exciting time, but packing up your house can be a daunting task. We'll break the packing...

Energy bills often increase over winter as households have increased costs in keeping warm. However, there...

Just like driving a petrol car, you can increase your kilometres per kW by how you handle your EV on the...

When it comes to charging your EV at public charging stations, as with most aspects of modern life – there’s..

When it comes to weighing up the pros and cons of an electric vehicle, a big part of your decision will be...

While charging your vehicle at home is often more cost-effective and convenient, there will inevitably be...

Setting yourself up for home charging is about more than just choosing the right system for you and your...

While New Zealand’s remote charging infrastructure is developing rapidly, over 80% of EV owners in New...

Nothing beats a tasty bowl of guacamole. Kids, guests, sports viewing or just a session of self-indulgence.

Roast, mash or put them in pie. Pumpkin is versatile and a Kiwi staple. But it’s a humble bowl of Pumpkin...

Looking for simple ways to help save power and lower your power bill? Read on...

We've put together some heat pump efficiency tips to help you stay cool this summer.

When you are sharing a home with flat mates or adult siblings, or have adult children living at home, you...

In New Zealand the smart home movement is growing.  A survey by home automation and security company says...

Distributed Generation (or “DG”) most commonly refers to solar PV, however it can also be for wind or...

The sun produces a staggering amount of energy – 4 million tonnes (of joules) per second. A single hour of...

In New Zealand, we tend to rely on two types of gas for our household energy needs: natural gas and liquid...