Powering Queenstown’s smart energy future: electrification, savings and heat pump discounts

silvereyecomms
Dec 15, 2025
2 min read

The Queenstown Electrification Accelerator (QEA) is quickly becoming a game-changer for homeowners across the Queenstown Lakes District – and Ecobulb is proud to help bring its benefits to life through a group discount on the Emerald Hot Water Heat Pump.

What Is the Queenstown Electrification Accelerator?

The QEA is a locally-led, community-focused initiative designed to help Queenstown become one of the world’s most electrified and energy-efficient communities. Its bold aim is to build a 2050 energy system by 2030, offering a real-world blueprint for lower energy bills, reduced emissions, and stronger resilience for homes and businesses alike.

At its core, the programme focuses on electrification: replacing fossil fuel-powered devices and systems with highly efficient electric alternatives. By upgrading to electric heat pumps, induction cooking, EVs, solar panels, and batteries, households can dramatically cut ongoing energy costs and shrink their carbon footprint.

Importantly, QEA offers free community support, including energy education, independent consultations, workshops, and transparent modelling to help residents make informed decisions about efficiency upgrades.

Why electrification matters for Queenstown homeowners

Queenstown homeowners face some unique energy challenges – from rising energy bills to reliance on imported bottled gas and exposure to energy supply risks. The QEA’s electrification approach helps address these head-on:

Lower energy bills: Electric technologies – like heat pumps – are significantly more efficient than conventional systems, offering long-term cost savings.
Reduced emissions: Switching from fossil fuels to electricity dramatically cuts household greenhouse gas emissions.
Energy resilience: With solar and battery systems, homes can maintain essential power during outages or grid disruptions – a big plus in an area with seismic and supply risks.

These benefits align with wider local goals of supporting a thriving, sustainable community and helping make Queenstown a global example of smart energy transition.

Group discount on hot water heat pumps – a win for Queenstown residents

As part of its mission to make electrification practical and affordable, QEA has teamed up with industry partners – and that’s where Ecobulb steps in.

Emerald Hot Water Heat Pump group discount

Through the QEA hot water heat pump group discount programme, Queenstown homeowners are coming together to purchase hot water heat pumps in bulk. By pooling demand, the programme unlocks discounted pricing on high-efficiency systems – including the Emerald All-in-One Pro Hot Water Heat Pump.

Here’s why this matters:

Significant upfront savings: By pooling demand across homeowners, the programme negotiates around $1,000 off the retail price for select models, including Emerald’s system.
Lower running costs: Hot water heat pumps typically use around 70% less energy than gas water heaters – meaning consistent savings on your power bill year after year.
Solar-ready and efficient: Paired with rooftop solar, these systems can push savings even further while reducing household emissions.
Limited window to register: Interested homeowners are encouraged to register before the deadline on 31 January 2026 to secure their discount and learn more – without obligation.

Join the movement

The QEA is more than a project – it’s a community movement toward smarter, cleaner, and more affordable energy. By participating in initiatives like the heat pump group buy, homeowners can play a part in shaping a resilient energy future while reaping financial and environmental rewards.

Ready to electrify? Explore the QEA programme and register for your heat pump discount now.