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Queenstown Electrification Accelerator

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The Queenstown Electrification Accelerator is sending the world a postcard from the future, we're working to build the 2050 energy system by 2030. Our goal is for Queenstown to be the global blueprint for low energy bills, low emissions, and high resilience. A melting pot of community energy innovation.

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🏡 Solar for Renters, V2G whizz, new rad electric events galore

Kia ora Queenstown electrifiers! The festive season was a great circuit breaker, but we’re once again acting like electrons and back into motion. From new trials, to sweet deals, to helpful resources to event planning, we’ve hit the ground running. Raise the roof: Solar for Renters expression of interest Solar energy presents a powerful opportunity to reduce electricity costs, cut carbon emissions, and improve energy resilience for both tenants and landlords. It makes sense for New Zealand,...

10 days ago • 8 min read

Vehicle-to-Grid Trial Update Thanks for registering your interest in the Queenstown Vehicle-to-Grid trial.This is a brief update to let you know we have your application, and the trial is progressing, but it will be a little while until applications are gone through in detail for potential participation.The project is in its first phase and we’re working on testing chargers, vehicles, software and more before the trial becomes more accessible to the public. We will be developing educational...

13 days ago • 1 min read
Young woman speaking at lectern with large projector slides behind reading "Queenstown Electrification Accelerator: Lower bills, lower emissions, increased resilience"

Kia ora folks! We’re here to make Queenstown the world’s most electric destination. It’s purposefully ambitious and we’re working hard to get there. There are massive benefits on offer to the region, and we are in a great position to do it, but we need everyone to jump on this electric bandwagon. Read on to see what we've been up to in the month since the last newsletter. In-person events over the past month Electrify Queenstown win! Group discounts expression of interest V2G update New...

3 months ago • 6 min read

Kia ora folks! We’re making like electrons and getting into motion at the Queenstown Electrification Accelerator, our locally-led electrification initiative backed by Rewiring Aotearoa, Destination Queenstown, Queenstown Lakes District Council, Central Lakes Trust, EECA, and Ara Ake. From energy audits to solar maps, big trials to household solar advice, there’s been a lot happening. Key links: Tonight: We’re presenting at Sustainable Queenstown’s Green Drinks at the Sudima in Frankton This...

4 months ago • 7 min read