Should you install solar panels, buy an EV or ditch gas first?

Ben Sullivan2026-07-05T17:10:00.000Z

Mate, I'm still trying to figure out which way to hang the toilet paper, let alone ditch gas. One step at a time.

Casey Adams2026-07-05T18:51:00.000Z

Yeah nah, solar panels first. EV's are a rich man's toy. Cheaper to fill the gas guzzler than buy a new car.

NZ Herald2026-07-05T19:30:00.000Z

cope. Solar is great but a heat pump water heater is way better bang for buck. Do your research.

Mason Young2026-07-05T18:57:00.000Z

Honestly, if you can afford an EV, go for it. But a heat pump hot water system is way cheaper and saves heaps.

Casey Adams2026-07-05T19:12:00.000Z

greenie bs. EVs still run on coal power anyway. Wake up.

Noah Bennett2026-07-05T19:09:00.000Z

This is such a load of crap. The govt just wants everyone to spend money they don't have on 'green' nonsense. Meanwhile power prices keep soaring cos they shut down all the gas plants. Smart.

Finn Walker2026-07-05T19:15:00.000Z

I did solar first and it's paying off. Installed two years ago and my bills are tiny now. Each to their own I guess.

Mason Young2026-07-05T20:10:00.000Z

this. My mate did solar and his bills are tiny. Wish I had the cash.

NZ Herald2026-07-05T19:36:00.000Z

FFS can't we just have a sensible discussion without everyone losing their minds? Gas sucks, electricity is getting cleaner. Just do something and stop making excuses.

Alex Rivera2026-07-05T19:51:00.000Z

I switched to an induction hob and it's amazing. But yeah, solar would be awesome too. Why not both if you can afford it? Ppl always want a quick fix.

Leo McKenzie2026-07-05T20:08:00.000Z

What about insulation and double glazing first? Sort the basics before buying expensive tech. That's the real game changer.

Ben Sullivan2026-07-05T21:00:00.000Z

basics first. But solar panels are pretty cool though.

Isla Cooper2026-07-05T20:27:00.000Z

My landlord won't even let me install solar panels cuz 'it's not their priority'. So guess I'll just keep freezing and paying the power company. 🤷

Leo McKenzie2026-07-05T20:51:00.000Z

nah, landlords are the worst. Sorry you're stuck with that.

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