Ōtorohanga Kiwi House
A bright idea is set to help keep the lights on at the Ōtorohanga Kiwi House.
Through the The Lines Company’s Power it Forward initiative, the Kiwi House is adapting to cleaner energy from solar power.
The Lines Company covers the hardware, businesses, community groups and individuals are sponsoring the panels. Approximately half the panels have been sponsored, said Kim Ingham from the Ōtorohanga Kiwi House Charitable Trust.
“It’s clear our community believes in this project. There’s still time for people and businesses to get involved and be part of something that delivers real, local impact for conservation, sustainability and people who need a little extra support.”
Ōtorohanga Kiwi House
Excess energy from the panels will be returned to The Lines Company and then gifted to customers struggling with their power bills.
“This is about more than solar panels,” The Line’s Company chief executive, Mike Fox, said. “It’s about genuine partnership, shared values and making a difference where it matters most, right here in our communities.”
People can sponsor individual panels – starting at $300 a panel – through to entire buildings.
Installation of panels at the Kiwi House will begin soon.
