The best approach is to go step by step
Every action, no matter how small, helps Auckland cut emissions and build our energy resilience.
Smart Energy Living
The way we use energy at home plays a big part in reducing Auckland’s contribution to climate change. Every household can help by making choices that save money and lower emissions. Starting with simple steps like stopping draughts or choosing efficient appliances, we can all make our homes healthier, cheaper to run and better for the planet. Also, most of our electricity in Aotearoa comes from renewable sources like geothermal, wind and hydropower. So using electricity at home (rather than gas, for example) makes a lot of sense.
Auckland Council is seriously invested in smart energy
We have a mix of large and small programmes to reduce energy use and electrify council assets – from our buses to our pools and libraries. And, we’re beginning to test innovative options such as solar sharing.
By combining household action with Auckland Council’s efforts, Auckland can move towards a cleaner, more affordable and more resilient energy future.
Lower your home’s energy needs
Start with insulation, draught-proofing and efficient appliances so your home needs less energy to stay warm, cool and healthy.
Upgrade from gas to electric systems
Replace fossil fuel heaters and older electric dishwasher, washing machines and ovens with efficient electric ones, powered by New Zealand’s increasingly renewable electricity grid.
Add solar to make your own clean electricity
Once your home is efficient and electric, a power move is to install solar so you generate your own clean energy and save money.