Genesis and Frank Energy partners with Ecobulb to give away 73,000 LEDlight bulbs in Wellington
- silvereyecomms
- Apr 10
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 21
Media Release
9 April 2025
Genesis and Frank Energy partners with Ecobulb to give away 73,000 LED
light bulbs in Wellington
Genesis and Frank Energy have teamed up with Ecobulb to distribute 73,000 free
LED light bulbs to eligible customers in Wellington, 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 Wellington, this initiative could collectively save customers up to
$1.5 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 Wellington can collect their free LED bulbs
at the following locations:
Upper Hutt: Trentham Racecourse, 10 Racecourse Road, Trentham. Friday
11 and Saturday 12 April. 9am to 5pm both days.
Lower Hutt: Ricoh Sports Centre, 237 Taita Drive. Friday 11 and Saturday 12
April. 9am to 5pm both days.
Porirua: Pātaka, 17 Parumoana Street. Friday 11 and Saturday 12 April. 9am
to 5pm both days.
Miramar: Holy Cross School, 119 Miramar Avenue. Friday 11 and Saturday
12 April. 9am to 5pm both days.
Wellington Central: Wharewaka, Taranaki Wharf, 2 Taranaki Street –
entrance facing Waterfront, beside Boatshed. Friday 11 and Saturday 12
April. 9am to 5pm both days.
To learn more about Genesis visit https://www.genesisenergy.co.nz/ and for Frank
Energy visit https://frankenergy.co.nz/
*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,
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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