Energy Resilience
Grey Lynn has focussed on energy since we began.
In 2025, we joined Rewiring Aotearoa and formed Electrify Grey Lynn. This brings national level support to our local initiatives.
We thank Auckland Council for the Climate Grant which enables us to do this work.
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Energy Reslience - 2009 Energy Focus group
Energy Updates
Electrification Loans for Everyone – Rates Assistance Scheme
Rewiring Aotearoa is advocating for a Electrification Loans for Everyone – Rates Assistance scheme to help New Zealanders afford to electrify their homes with rooftop solar panels and batteries, potentially by offering low-interest finance through councils, similar to existing rates rebate programmes. This is a way to enable wider adoption of renewable energy privately by…
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Electrify Grey Lynn: Hot Water Heating Options
Thinking of changing your hot water heating system? The electric hot-water cylinder is an iconic feature of the kiwi home, but it’s one of the least cost-effective methods for heating water. Unfortunately, reducing your energy bill isn’t as simple as ripping out your electric cylinder and installing something else. If your existing water heater is still going…
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Electrify Grey Lynn: We’re in Hot Water!
Brrrr! Don’t get caught in a cold shower. If your hot water heater is nearing the end of its life, now’s the time to explore a future-proof solution to heat your hot water. Did you know water heating accounts for roughly 30% of a home’s energy use? For those looking to move away from gas,…
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Peer to Peer Energy Trading
.. What is Peer to Peer Energy Trading? Peer-to-Peer (P2P) energy trading connect individuals and businesses who produce their own clean energy with those who want to consume it within their local community. This decentralised approach allows for direct trading of electricity between peers, bypassing the traditional centralised grid system. There are a number of possible…
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Electrify Grey Lynn at Grey Lynn Car Boot Market
March 2025 Electrify Grey Lynn is out in the community talking to residents about how to “Get Off Gas”. In Auckland’s city suburbs many homes have reticulated gas. What is reticulated gas? Gas to the house provided by the electricity company – not from a refillable gas tank People are noticing the rising cost of…
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Power Up your Apartment Building: Resilience and Efficiency for City Living
Power Up Your Apartment: Resilience and Efficiency for City Living Is your apartment building ready for the future? Imagine: -Seamless EV charging for residents. -Uninterrupted power with solar/batteries during outages. – Reliable backup systems for essential services like water and internet. Join the Auckland C ity Centre Residents Group in April as we welcome Brent…
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Get Off Gas: Future Proof Your Home
Future-Proof Your Home: Transition from Gas to Electric Is your home ready for the future of New Zealand energy? Gas bills are rising, and a shift towards sustainable, electric solutions is inevitable. Learn from Mark Yates, a visionary in New Zealand’s energy sector. From pioneering EV charging to founding Ecotricity, he’s at the forefront…
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Energy Summer School – Auckland University
The Energy Centre’s Summer School takes place the week before the start of semester one each year, at the University of Auckland Business School. A reliable energy system is fundamental to economic growth and wellbeing in New Zealand. The summer school is open to the public and is excellent way to learn about the current energy…
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Why Entrust needs New Leadership?
Conor Sharp – Greater Auckland blog Why Entrust needs New Leadership What if I told you that if you pay for electricity in Auckland’s Isthmus, South Auckland, East Auckland, or Waiheke Island, you have a say in how a $3.76b company is run? What if I told you that one group has been in control…
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