Transitioning to zero emission NZ

New Zealand is one of the few countries in the world where a large majority (~80%) of our electricity supply is sourced from renewable resources (particularly our pre-existing hydro-powered plants). Yet when we look at the overall energy usage, which includes electricity, diesel, LPG, petrol and natural gas, almost 60% of our energy is sourced from non-renewables. This large share of non-renewables in our overall energy consumption is alarming given the context in which we should be progressing towards zero carbon emissions by the year 2050.

The RARE-HUB Group is planning to operate zero-emission electric vehicles in the Riverton area. Initially they will be Battery-Electric Vehicles, or 'BEVs' (Battery &/or Battery/hydrogen-Fuel-Cell hybrids). In the long run, we hope introduce an infrastructure to support running these low emission transport systems, particularly Battery &/or Battery/hydrogen-Fuel-Cell hybrids, in many rural areas of NZ.

Other projects The RARE-HUB Group is planning is to help our NZ rural communities become energy-self sufficient through solar, wind and hydro power.

As a non-profit organisation we need seed grants from businesses and our communities to get the project running and for us to acquire long term grants from funding agencies. Our initial project is to start scheduled electric buses running between Riverton and Invercargill and the estimated cost for that is NZD $300,000- 400,000. We really appreciate it if you can help us out in any way possible.

Your support will not only help us initiate our scheduled bus services, but also provide us the much needed social community backing to expand our renewable energy projects throughout NZ.