Is getting off the National Grid becoming tempting?

Is removing one's home from the National Grid becoming more of a viable option? The introduction of the ETS in New Zealand could mark the start of consistent price rises for corporation-supplied electricity. Are you or have you considered using alternative methods of electricity generation, such as wind, solar or even water, for your home? Are such generation methods becoming increasingly appealing?

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By Jeffrey Huffadine

I agree with most of the opinionists that getting off the National Grid is rather too tempting and the only way is to save electricity and as well as energy but not waste it.Whoever is telling us that the electrcity charges are going especially adding GST is a big joke and as well as the ETS and why introduce ETS.It isn't going to save the planet.Get rid of the ETS and also the GST charges and we will have cheaper power consumption.

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By Richard

Hell yeah.Get off the grid.But not because it is cheaper or even on a par costwise with the power I get now.It would just be so nice not to have that regular bill coming thru the mail. My major problem apart from the cost is what do you do after approx 7 years with the worn out and useless batteries?

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By Jerry

Kicking out politicians who've overcharged us makes more sense.

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By patric

yes,yes yes!......with the government help ,we should all have solar power,and where possible wind generation.then the power companys can start paying us!

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By Yeah I'd like to get off!!

Yeah I'd like to get off!! But seriously, the only thing stopping people from doing so is the cost, resource consent & resale value of the asset when selling the house, not much really. ... yeah right!

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By Kathryn

I'd love to do it. Can anyone tell me the name of the company who spoke, Thier name was something to do with Off the Grid or was similar to Off the Grid

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By Paul

My parents in the UK took advantage of a Gov subsidy on solar water heating about six years ago. The amount they paid has been fully reclaimed through savings and they can't recommend it enough.

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By Captain long Jon

http://www.greendiyenergy.com/index.php?vsa=y Hey this awesome technology.Think about it.

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By Dane

I have looked into building my own wind turbine. In fact, if you search the web, there are heaps of places offering designs and advice all for free. One guy reckons he built one good enough to power his bach for less than $1000!

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By kane

It is something I have been thinking about for awhile now... If their was a cheap reliable ALT... I probably would....

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