is a free, open community aimed at finding Supporters of Solar Water Heating
"support retrofitting, sure, but just requiring it for new builds will get you there, too, at less cost to the household"
"NZ Government should phase in a ban on electric hot water systems in new houses - similar to Australia. The NZ power grid is at peak capacity - solar hot water is just a no brainer."
"Government subsidies need to increase, and the spin offs are considerable - true clean, green image plus the cumulative effect of many small impacts. Not to mention the absorption of sunlight to create hot water and not just warming, thus acting..."
from Builderscrack.co.nz
"Encouraging using feed-in tariffs, so people can get paid for power generated should help. However, in Wellington, portable wind generators may be more effective. NZ should be leading the way to ensure the clean green image we enjoy today, continu..."
"I look across Auckland and I see many roofs that could be collecting energy of some sort. But the council will not allow anything that does not make them revenue. it is a fact of life.
Ron
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"looking forward to seeing the new solar tech products hit the market (less obtrusive panels etc). There's been a ton of R&D in this space over the last few years"
"forcing solar on consumers offers no incentive to anyone besides its just not an idea that would work... however making electricity wholesalers purchase excess home generation at a slight discount to retail prices might
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"I reckon its a good idea especially when there is a power cut in winter time too..."
"It's about time we started thinking of sustainability. It would be great for NZ to lead the way and show the world we're serious.
Slynkey.com"
"Houses use a huge proportion of the country's electricity, and water heating a large proportion of that. Something that's been around for decades, and is as necessary as ever."
"The wider issue of distributed generation needs to be addressed too. Net metering or ideally feed-in tariffs are needed to really encourage home-grown electricity generation. Unfortunately the market is fragmented with each retailer bringing a dif..."
"This is so obvious it would have to be good!I'd extend to any form of micro-generation including wind"
from Cactus Climbing
from Airspace
"This is the perfect way for individual peole and households to do 1 thing each that has a massive nationwide effect. And again positions nz as the leader in sustainable living"
from Wetware