In the Green Party's annual State of the Planet Address they have called for a National Electrification Plan.
The plan would focus on reducing reliance on fossil fuels and using renewable energy like solar panels to benefit the planet and people's wallets.
NZGBC director of market transformation Sam Archer explained why this help is needed, and how they plan on clearing the grid for extra solar panel use.
LISTEN ABOVE

Vicky Pryce: Business correspondent on the latest in oil prices with possibility of new talks between US, Iran
04:11

David Satterfield: Former US Ambassador in the Middle East on Iran vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed
03:35

Full Show Podcast: 20 April 2026
34:13