Despite its commitment to reducing carbon emissions, New Zealand exhibits low adoption rates of electric vehicles and residential solar systems. Recognizing a need for future policies to address this, our study aimed to delineate the barriers preventing an equitable uptake of residential energy innovations. We conducted a comprehensive survey and interviews across Greater Wellington. Based on our findings, we propose several strategic interventions including public awareness campaigns and strategic incentives to address the low rates of adoption.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Reera, Oliver
• DeMartino, Emma
• Burns, Thomas
• Angjeli, Katerina

Subject

• Innovation
• Sustainability
• Infrastructure
• Energy
• Environment
• Inclusion

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-120923-005729
• 114940

Keyword

• Energy
• Equity
• Electric vehicles
• New Zealand
• Solar panels
• Sustainability

Advisor

• Elmes, Michael B.

Year

• 2023

Center

• Wellington, New Zealand Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Ara Ake

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
• 10 - Reducing Inequality
• 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 13 - Climate Action

Date created

• 2023-12-09

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Source

• E-project-120923-005729

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2024-02-08