In NZ, around 80 - 85% of our electricity comes from renewable sources, although sometimes this percentage drops badly when demand spikes. But you can vote with your wallet and choose a power company that uses 100% renewable sources.

Switching might just end up saving you money, too.

Visit https://powerswitch.org.nz to find out which supplier will give you the best deal.

Five green power companies to look for are:

Ecotricity

Mercury

Meridian

Powershop

Globug