Energy Focus Group
Part of the reason Transition Towns came into being was a response to the situation of rapidly increasing energy prices. People are dealing with higher household and other energy use costs.
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Energy use and the technologies used to produce and consume energy is relevant to everyone in our community and there are things we can all do to create resilience against rising energy costs and provision of electricity.
Energy Focus Group
There are things we can do to mitigate the impacts of these things and the Grey Lynn 2030 Energy focus group is a great place to think and act on this locally.
Our Energy focus group within Grey Lynn 2030 provides a space to discuss ideas, learn from experts, create and implement projects, be proactive and inspire our community to join in.
What we do
Information and Discussion evenings with invited speakers
- Information evenings by experts in Housing energy efficiency / Solar heating / LED Lighting
- Learn about ‘Generating Your Own Power’ to sell onto the national grid
- Other ideas?
Partner with other Energy organisations
- ECCA
- Auckland Council
- Electricity and Gas companies
- Rewiring Aotearoa
Plan and Implement Local Projects
- Housing energy use efficiency improvements – Lighting / Insulation etc
- Promote ECCA programmes
- Smart metering promotion and installation projects
- Solar Water Heating systems implementation - Bulk buying schemes
- Solar Electricity implementation - Bulk buying schemes
- Peer to Peer Microgrids
- Energy consumption reduction
Promote our group in the community
- Education stand at the Grey Lynn Farmers Market and community events
- Promote local projects that benefit our community
Share Energy Efficiency topics
- Link to other websites for information sharing
There are many goals we will aim to achieve as a group.
- To reduce the amount of energy we use in our local community
- To generate as much as our energy as possible locally using renewable technology
- Create local renewable energy technology infrastructure
- Encourage people, businesses, and organisations to reduce energy use
- Encourage people to use EV's and ebikes for transport.
Energy Project Updates
Below is a selection of activities and updates from this project.
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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