The demand for electricity will soar, and evening demand peaks in winter will hit even higher levels. 123rf Improving insulation standards for new builds could save 46% to 68% on household energy use, which is worth thousands of dollars per family a year. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is consulting on improving insulation standards for new builds. This winter storm should be a wake-up call that, if we want to avoid more cold nights and power cuts, we need to up our insulation game now. Guy Manthel is an executive member of the Insulation Association of New Zealand and technical product manager Australia and New Zealand at Knauf Insulation.

Source: Stuff August 10, 2021 16:52 UTC