The Queenstown Electrification Accelerator (QEA) is a locally-led initiative that is building tomorrow's energy system today. We’re supporting households and businesses with affordable electrification solutions that slash bills, cut emissions, and boost resilience. Our projects include free energy education & support, independent research & analysis, events & demonstrations, and developing programmes that lower the barriers for everyone like solar-for-renters programmes, low-cost community charging networks, and accessible finance options. Our goal is to position Queenstown as the global blueprint for community-driven energy innovation.
QEA is currently run by Rewiring Aotearoa, a non-partisan non-profit representing everyday New Zealanders in the renewables transition.