Nadine HigginsThe Prosperity Project host·NZ Herald·5 Jul, 2026 05:00 PM3 mins to read‌When electrifying your home, getting the sequence of upgrades right makes a big difference. Photo / Watt A LotInstalling solar panels isn’t necessarily the smartest first step in electrifying your home, according to one solar advocate – you may be better off buying an electric vehicle or replacing gas water heating systems first.

Soaring gas, petrol and electricity prices, combined with falling solar installation costs, have dramatically