Support 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.
4.1 Supercharge the rollout of residential solar and batteries
Action
Key Initiatives
- Financial accessibility: Partner into the RAS scheme to help provide access to longterm, low-interest loans for the installation of solar panels and battery systems on rateable properties.
- Strategic partnerships: Collaborate with local energy providers, training institutes and technology firms to ensure integration across the sector and alignment with the district’s economic diversification goals.
- Pilot evaluation: Conduct comprehensive monitoring and evaluation of the pilot program to assess its impact on energy consumption, cost savings, and grid reliability.
- Smart energy solutions: Leverage the rollout to promote the adoption of smart energy management technologies at a community level to optimise electricity consumption, reduce costs, and minimise reliance on high-emission peak generation.
4.1
Project Details
Investment
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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, Local Government Funding Agency, Ara Ake, central government.
Kāi Tahu Value Alignment
Whanaukataka - Family and community focused
Makaakitaka - Hospitality
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4.2Empowering community-led electrificationPartner with Rewiring Aotearoa and industry stakeholders to support community electrification groups in Wānaka and Queenstown as they drive local energy transition efforts.
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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.