Genesis partners with Ecobulb to give away 13,000 LED light bulbs in Hawke’s Bay
- silvereyecomms
- Mar 27
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 21
Media Release
26 March 2025
Genesis partners with Ecobulb to give away 13,000 LED light bulbs in Hawke’s
Bay
Genesis Energy has teamed up with Ecobulb to distribute 13,000 free LED light
bulbs to eligible customers in Hawke’s Bay, 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 Hawke’s Bay, this initiative could collectively save customers up to
$280,000 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 customers in Hawke’s Bay can collect their free LED bulbs at the following
locations:
Napier: Taradale Club, 55 Wharerangi Road, Greenmeadows. Friday 28 and
Saturday 29 March, 9am – 5pm.
Hastings: C3 Church Hawke’s Bay, Cnr Southamption St West & Davis St, St
Leonards. Friday 28 and Saturday 29 March, 9am – 5pm.
Havelock North: Havelock North Function Centre – Magdalinos Room, 30 Te
Mata Road. Saturday 29 March ONLY, 9am – 5pm.
To learn more about Genesis visit https://www.genesisenergy.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 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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