Rheem Solar Solutions & Low Carbon Design
22 August 2024
Low carbon design is more achievable than ever. In every area of your home, there are now tangible solutions for reducing your household’s emissions. There is one solution, however, that goes straight to the source: solar energy. If you can power your home with renewable energy, then you’ve taken a massive step to creating a low-emissions household.
Why Low Carbon Design?
The modern household is heavily dependent on energy-hungry appliances, cars, heating systems, and technology. In fact, 31% of domestic use emissions are related to energy decisions made by households[1] – a far higher number than most realise. As EECA note in their “Electric Homes” report, “Millions of small decisions across households in Aotearoa add up to form a significant part of our emissions profile.”[2]
Low carbon design, therefore, offers a tangible way for you and your household to contribute to New Zealand’s overall carbon emissions. The good news: solar has zero operational emissions.[3] By choosing solar, you will be able to produce energy for your home without causing any direct greenhouse gas emissions.
While low carbon design is clearly the right choice for the country, it’s also great for your monthly energy bill. The cost of energy has dramatically increased in recent years, and there are no signs of this trend changing. By installing solar, you can quickly become less reliant on the grid, which means you’ll also be less reliant on your energy company’s rising prices. Solar, in other words, offers you a chance to enjoy a rare “win-win” moment: a win for the environment and a win for your savings.
It's worth noting that your exact savings will depend on your household’s current electricity usage and the size of the solar solution being installed, but your local Rheem Solar consultant will be able to quickly assess these factors and give you an estimate of your monthly savings. The upfront cost for installation is also very reasonable and will quickly be offset by your year-on-year cost reductions.
Installing a Solar Solution
Once you’ve made the decision to install solar, it can be hard to know where to begin. You’ll need panels, inverters, and batteries, as well as the right racking and components. Thankfully, Rheem Solar Solutions makes installing solar simple – we provide every component required to power your home and see the project right through to installation.
To learn more about Rheem Solar Solutions, head to www.rheem.co.nz/residential-solar-energy or ring our customer service team at 0800 657 336.
[1] Rewiring Aotearoa, “Electric Homes: The energy, economic, and emissions opportunity of electrifying New Zealand’s economy.” Released March 2024.
[2] Rewiring Aotearoa, “Electric Homes: The energy, economic, and emissions opportunity of electrifying New Zealand’s economy.” Released March 2024.
[3] https://www.eeca.govt.nz/insights/energys-role-in-climate-change/renewable-energy/solar/
