Energy Consumption
Current energy consumption since 16th of October. Interestingly hot water is second only to the car charging. It’s not been to to warm over the last few weeks.
Actually electricity in New Zealand is pretty reasonable, we pay 0.1527 $ per kWh at peak times, and 0.1444 $ per kWh off peak.
A typical days driving say 90kM costs around NZ$2.90 or NZ$0.032 per kilometer, thats NZ$754 a year charging at home for work days.
The hot water is on a timer twice a day, timed to give us the best hot water quality
New Zealand households consume a significant amount of energy, and understanding typical energy usage can help homeowners make informed decisions about energy efficiency and cost savings. Here are some key findings from recent.
Studies: Electricity Consumption: According to a study by the Household Energy End-use Project (HEEP), electricity accounts for 69% of total fuel use in New Zealand homes, with 20% from solid fuel (wood or coal), 9% from gas, and less than 1% from LPG
The average New Zealand household uses just under 10,000 kWh of energy per year, with approximately 5,800-8,500 kWh of that being electricity
Standby Power: Standby power, which is the energy used by appliances when they are not in use, is a significant contributor to household energy consumption. The HEEP study found that the average energy use per house for standby power is around 57 W continuous, which equates to around $90 per year
Energy Efficiency: Energy efficiency measures have led to a 10% reduction in energy use in the average New Zealand household since 2000
There is evidence that people buying more energy-efficient appliances explains a large part of the drop. Heat pumps sold in New Zealand have also become 26% more efficient between 2004 and 2014
Environmental Impact: The residential sector accounts for 6% of New Zealand's total energy-related emissions, with over 7% of those emissions coming from households
Improving the quality and energy efficiency of New Zealand's housing stock could save over $470 million per year
Peak Electricity Demand: The increasing number of electric vehicles (EVs) in New Zealand is expected to significantly increase electricity demand, and smart and energy-efficient EV charging holds the greatest potential to reduce peak electricity demand in the country
In conclusion: Understanding typical energy usage in New Zealand homes can help homeowners make informed decisions about energy efficiency and cost savings. Electricity consumption is the largest contributor to household energy use, and standby power is a significant contributor to energy waste. Energy efficiency measures have led to a reduction in energy use in the average New Zealand household, and improving the quality and energy efficiency of housing stock could save millions of dollars per year. As the number of EVs in New Zealand increases, smart and energy-efficient EV charging will be crucial to reducing peak electricity demand.
