Community Energy Projects
We understand that our customers are looking for more ways to be energy efficient and save money on their electricity costs.
As the Waipā regions electricity provider, we’re actively creating opportunities for everybody in our community to become more energy efficient. We have partnered with Christchurch-based company Ecobulb, an organisation committed to saving electricity across New Zealand. Ecobulb supports communities throughout New Zealand through initiatives such as energy-saving lightbulbs and energy assessments to save electricity and lower customer costs.
Our first project in October 2022 distributed 65,000 energy-efficient lightbulbs through community groups, local schools and community events. Each community member was eligible to receive up to five lightbulbs per household, which last for 30 years.
Each Ecobulb provides the same energy as a 100-watt conventional lightbulb but only uses nine watts. The estimated annual power saving for individual households is up to $112 a year.
According to Ecobulb Managing Director Chris Mardon, there are an estimated 31 million inefficient lightbulbs in New Zealand homes. He said switching to new-generation LED bulbs could save the country $500 million in electricity costs annually.
Warmer Winter Programme 2023
We launched two community initiatives this winter, Energy Assessments and Winter Warmer Packs.
Energy Assessments
Our Energy Assessment Programme is run in partnership with Ecobulb. It provides Waipā Networks customers with free personalised energy-saving actions that they can take to make their homes warmer and more energy efficient. The programme includes helping customers to find the lowest cost electricity retail plan and supplying Ecobulb LED lightbulbs and energy-efficient showerheads.
We have just completed our Energy Assessment Programme for this year, with 500 households receiving a free energy assessment, advice, and products to help them become more energy efficient.
Winter Warmer Packs
Our Winter Warmer Packs include a range of items perfect for keeping warm this winter. While nominations for these packs have closed for now, stay tuned for updates on our next round of distribution!
Thanks to our community’s incredible support, we distributed Winter Warmer Packs reaching up to 200 people across the Waipā region.
Thanks to our local businesses who jumped on board to support this initiative! The kindness and generosity of our locals are heartwarming, and their contributions helped us provide high-quality, useful products, warming our community.
- Fresh Choice Leamington
- Isparx Electrical
- Fonterra
- Fairview Motors Cambridge
- Ingham Mitsubishi Te Awamutu
- Lime Group
- Bays Print Management
- The Warehouse Te Awamutu
- Mitre 10 Cambridge
Your support has made a significant difference in our community, and we couldn’t have achieved this without you. Thanks once again for your support!
“At a time where household costs are increasing, this initiative will not only help people save money but also improve energy efficiency within our region,”
“We’re owned by our customers, so this is another way that we can directly support our community”.
Sean Horgan, CEO, Waipā Networks.