Partner with Rewiring Aotearoa and industry stakeholders to support community electrification groups in Wānaka and Queenstown as they drive local energy transition efforts.
4.2 Empowering community-led electrification
Action
Key Initiatives
- Public education and engagement: Support community electrification groups to deliver workshops, outreach campaigns, and community events that raise awareness and provide practical guidance on electrification and energy efficiency.
- Advisory services: Support efforts to establish an advisory service to provide residents and businesses with up-to-date, independent technical guidance on solar panel and battery options, system design, and installation best practices.
- Community-led decarbonisation: Support community-led efforts to replace fossil fuel-dependent appliances and equipment (such as gas heaters, water heaters, and petrol-powered tools) with energy-efficient, electric alternatives.
4.2
Project Details
Investment
What is this?
Investment Value (Estimate)
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<$20k
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$20K - $100K
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$100K - $500K
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>$500K
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To be confirmed/still under review
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Key Partners
Rewiring Aotearoa, Ara Ake.
Kāi Tahu Value Alignment
Whanaukataka - Family and community focused
Haere whakamua - Future focused
Mauri - Life force
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4.1Supercharge the rollout of residential solar and batteriesSupport the launch of a pilot Ratepayer-Assisted Scheme (RAS) to accelerate the adoption of rooftop solar and battery storage across the district, thereby enhancing energy resilience and contributing to sustainable economic growth.
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4.3Electrification Accelerator ProjectsCollaborate with industry partners to support the installation of innovative demonstration projects on Council-owned land and properties. These will showcase sustainable energy technologies and inspire wider adoption across the district.
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4.4Energising Regulatory ReformAdvocate for central government regulatory reform to help accelerate the rollout of small-scale renewable energy generation (REG) and community-scale REG across the district and ensure the District Plan alignment.