Electrify The Hutt

10/06/2026

One week to go — Upper Hutt

Three questions people are asking right now:
• What actually lowers power bills?
• Is switching away from gas worth it?
• Where do most households start?

We’ll explore these in a simple, practical way at Power Up Upper Hutt.

📍 Wed 17 June | Upper Hutt Library
🕢 7:30pm

https://events.humanitix.com/power-up-upper-hutt

09/06/2026

Last week, business owners, commercial property managers, and industry professionals joined us in Lower Hutt to explore a practical question:

How can businesses reduce operating costs while improving resilience and future-proofing their operations?

The strong turnout highlighted growing interest in commercial electrification and energy efficiency across the Hutt Valley.

Missed the Lower Hutt session?

Join us in Upper Hutt on 2 July for a practical introduction to business electrification and the opportunities it may present for your organisation.

📅 Thursday 2 July
⏰ 8.00am–9.00am
📍 Upper Hutt Cosmopolitan Club
☕ Complimentary breakfast provided

Register:
https://hvchamber.org.nz/arlo/events/754-electrify-for-business-getting-started-upper-hutt/

05/06/2026

What would you change first if your power bill kept rising?

Power Up Upper Hutt is a relaxed community evening where we explore practical home energy choices — heating, hot water, cooking, transport and more.

No jargon. No pressure. Just clear, useful information.

📍 Upper Hutt Library
📅 Wed 17 June | 7:30pm

Register:
https://events.humanitix.com/power-up-upper-hutt

27/05/2026

Power Up Upper Hutt is a free community evening exploring how households can better understand their energy choices.

With rising costs, many people are asking simple but important questions:
What can I change first? What actually makes a difference? And what’s realistic for my home?

📍 Wed 17 June | Upper Hutt Library
🕢 7:30pm

Free entry — register here:
https://events.humanitix.com/power-up-upper-hutt

25/05/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined Power Up Petone.

It was great to see strong engagement and thoughtful questions around home energy choices — from heating and hot water to transport and everyday costs.

Across the Hutt Valley, one clear theme is emerging: people want practical, real-world information they can actually use.

Next up: Power Up Upper Hutt
📍 Wed 17 June | Upper Hutt Library
🕢 7:30pm

Register here:
https://events.humanitix.com/power-up-upper-hutt

20/05/2026

Electrification is at a tipping point

More Hutt households can now save money and significantly reduce emissions by switching appliances and vehicles to electric. If you’ve been wondering where to start, the Power Up series is designed to make it simple and practical.

27/04/2026

Petone is this Wednesday

Power Up Petone is on this Wednesday, 29 April, 7:30pm at Petone Community House. Come along to hear practical, local advice on electrifying your home and lifestyle — from solar and batteries to EVs, hot water and induction cooking. Free entry, but please book a free ticket so we know numbers.

Book at Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/power-up-petone

25/04/2026

What to expect at a Power Up evening

Thinking about solar, EVs, heat pump hot water, induction cooking or switching off gas? Power Up evenings are friendly, practical sessions hosted by local volunteers. No jargon. No sales pitch. Just straight talk about what works, what it costs and how to get started. More details at https://electrifythehutt.nz/power-up

20/04/2026

Power Up the Hutt starts next week

Free community evenings are coming to the Hutt Valley to help people understand how electrification can cut power bills, reduce emissions and future-proof homes. The first session is Power Up Petone on Wednesday 29 April at 7:30pm. Entry is free and everyone is welcome. See the full series and book free tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/power-up-petone

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22/02/2026

Thinking about electrifying your home but not sure where to start?

One of the most common things we hear: "I want to do this, I just don't know where to begin." We get it! The information is everywhere and nowhere at the same time.

Rewiring Aotearoa has put together a really solid "Getting Started" guide that walks you through the basics - what electrification actually means, why it matters, and how to take your first steps.

It's clear, practical, and answers a lot of the questions people often have when they're first starting out.

Worth a read: https://www.rewiring.nz/electrification-guides/get-started

(And if you have questions after reading it, drop them in the comments and we'll do our best to answer!)