Genesis and Frank Energy partners with Ecobulb to give away 131,000 LED lightbulbs in Auckland
- silvereyecomms
- Apr 30
- 3 min read
Updated: Aug 19
Media Release
29 April 2025
Genesis and Frank Energy partners with Ecobulb to give away 131,000 LED light
bulbs in Auckland
Genesis and Frank Energy have teamed up with Ecobulb to distribute 131,000 free LED light
bulbs to eligible customers in Auckland, helping households switch to energy-efficient
lighting and save on power bills.
Customers will be able to collect up to five free light bulbs at events across the
region, which have the potential to deliver savings of up to $970* per household over
10 years. Across Auckland, this initiative could collectively save customers up to
$2.8 million on their power bills over three years.**
Genesis Chief Retail Officer, Stephen England-Hall says the initiative is part of
Genesis’ commitment to helping New Zealanders make energy-smart choices.
“Lighting is one of the easiest ways to improve energy efficiency in the home, and
switching to LED bulbs can make a real difference, especially in winter months when
power bills increase,” says England-Hall. “Half of New Zealand households are still
using incandescent or halogen light bulbs, even though LEDs use 90% less energy
than traditional incandescent or halogen bulbs. We’re excited to partner with Ecobulb
to make this simple switch accessible to more people.”
LED bulbs last, on average, 50 times longer than traditional incandescent bulbs.
With an expected lifespan of approximately 54,000 hours, around 50 years for typical
home usage, LEDs are a long-term solution for reducing household energy costs.
Genesis and Frank Energy customers in Auckland can collect their free LED bulbs at the
following locations:
- Manukau: LIFE South, 3 Lakewood Court, Manukau City Centre. Friday 2 and
Saturday 3 May. 9am to 5pm both days.
- Botany: St Columba Church - 480 Ti Rakau Drive, Botany Downs. Friday 2 and
Saturday 3 May. 9am to 5pm both days.
- Mount Eden: LIFE Central, 25 Normanby Road, Mount Eden. Friday 9 and Saturday
10 May. 9am to 5pm both days.
- New Lynn: Olympic Park, 36 Portage Road, New Lynn. Friday 9 and Saturday 10
May. 9am to 5pm both days.
- Henderson: Te Puna Creative Hub - Studio One, 8/14 Henderson Valley Road,
Henderson. Friday 9 and Saturday 10 May. 9am to 5pm both days.
- Ellerslie: Novotel Ellerslie, 72–112 Greenlane East, Auckland. Friday 9 and Saturday
10 May. 9am to 5pm both days.
- Orewa: Orewa Baptist Church, 2 Loop Road, Orewa. Friday 16 and Saturday 17
May. 9am to 5pm both days.
- Albany: LIFE North, 25 Arrenway Drive, Albany. Friday 16 and Saturday 17 May.
9am to 5pm both days.
- Glenfield: Glenfield Baptist Church, 46 James Street, Glenfield. Friday 16 and
Saturday 17 May. 9am to 5pm both days.
To learn more about Genesis visit https://www.genesisenergy.co.nz/ and for Frank Energy
*Based on replacing 5 inefficient 75W light bulbs used 3 hours per day with 5 efficient 7W LEDs, with an electricity price of $0.26 / kWhr, over the next 10 years
** Based on an estimated energy saving per bulb x $/kWhr per customer using an average customer bill in that region
ENDS
For more information, please contact:
Ellie Nicholson
0273691262
About Genesis
Genesis Energy is one of New Zealand’s leading energy providers, committed to helping
customers make smarter energy choices. Through innovative products and partnerships,
Genesis aims to support more sustainable and efficient energy use across the country.
About Frank Energy
Frank Energy is a trusted electricity provider in New Zealand, offering simple, transparent
power plans that put customers first. With over 20 years of experience and support from a
local team, Frank makes it easy for Kiwis to manage their energy with confidence.
About Ecobulb
Ecobulb is a leading provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions in New Zealand,
helping households and businesses reduce electricity consumption and environmental
impact through high-quality, long-lasting LED technology.
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