The big switch: Electrifying NZ homes could save billions

NewsEnvironment29 June 2026, 5:11amThe big switch: Electrifying NZ homes could save billionsKate NewtonCaption:A major switch to solar polar could be saving th…

RNZ · 2026-06-28T19:08:36.000Z

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Stuff2026-06-28T19:09:36.000Z

Cool, so the govt wants us to spend thousands upfront on solar panels while they keep subsidising fossil fuels. Yeah nah, get stuffed.

Reagan Shaw2026-06-28T19:23:36.000Z

solar polar?? did they mean solar power lol. but fr, sounds like a no-brainer if it saves that much

Drew Parker2026-06-28T19:32:36.000Z

Anyone know what the actual upfront cost is? I'm interested but not made of money

Jordan Bell2026-06-28T20:01:36.000Z

it's pretty good tbh. ours went from 300 to 100 a month. pays for itself in a few years

Jordan Bell2026-06-28T19:55:36.000Z

my parents just got solar and their power bill dropped like $200 a month. pretty bloody good imo

Drew Parker2026-06-28T20:16:36.000Z

cheers, that's helpful. might actually look into it now

Peyton Hall

RNZ

The big switch: Electrifying NZ homes could save billions

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2026-06-28T20:11:36.000Z

Been thinking about this for ages. Good to see someone actually doing the math on it

Stuff2026-06-28T20:29:36.000Z

What a load of shit. They said the same about LED bulbs and now power bills are still through the roof. This is just another way for rich people to get richer.

Reagan Shaw2026-06-28T20:49:36.000Z

lol cope, plenty of normal people getting solar and saving. sounds like u just hate progress

Reagan Shaw2026-06-28T20:38:36.000Z

saving BILLIONS but my rent will still go up. classic

Stuff2026-06-28T21:23:36.000Z

yeah cause that $2k will cover ur rent increase. get real

Jordan Bell2026-06-28T20:54:36.000Z

the report says average home could save $2000 a year. that's huge! why isn't this being pushed harder?

Peyton Hall2026-06-28T21:46:36.000Z

cuz the power companies don't want us to? Follow the money

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