92 | Sustainable future already here Founded by Andrew Murphy and his wife Rena in 2020, Planet Electrical integrates sustainability into its daily operations and client solutions. Planet Electrical T T Bernadette Cooney CONTRACTING Championing sustainability and innovation in electrical solutions, Planet Electrical of Mount Wellington, Auckland, has been recognised with a major category win at the 2024 Master Electricians Excellence Awards. The Master Electricians Sustainability Award celebrates businesses that set benchmarks for environmentally sustainable practices across the industry. Founder and owner of Planet Electrical, Andrew Murphy reflected on the national awards honour. “We don’t just talk about sustainability – we live it. From our fully electric vehicle fleet to partnering with local, innovative suppliers like Evnex, we aim to make a real difference. Winning this award validates our ethos and inspires us to push even further towards a cleaner, more energy-efficient future for New Zealand residential and commercial sectors,” says Andrew. Founded by Andrew Murphy and his wife Rena in 2020, Planet Electrical integrates sustainability into its daily operations and client solutions. Andrew’s extensive electrical experience, combined with Rena’s marketing and administrative expertise, has propelled the company to new heights. “We aim to inspire ourselves and others to adopt sustainable practices,” says Andrew. “For us, it’s not hooning about in a diesel ute installing solar panels – it’s about embodying sustainable values in everything we do, from giving staff an annual day to contribute to environmental causes to ensuring we support Kiwi innovation.” Their partnership with Christchurch-based Evnex, a specialist in smart charging solutions, exemplifies their commitment to collaboration to deliver innovative electrical solutions for homeowners and property developers. Planet Electrical offers a range of services designed to meet both residential and commercial needs, all while emphasising eco-friendly solutions, including electric vehicle smart-charging installations. With over 1000 installations completed; Planet Electrical is a trusted partner for transitioning to electric mobility. They specialise in installing smart EV chargers, providing clients with safe, cost-effective, and convenient options to power their electric vehicles at home or at work. Residential and commercial solar systems installed by Planet Electrical enable clients to generate and store clean energy, reducing reliance on the grid and earning credits on the power bill, helping keep costs low. As certified Tesla Powerwall installers, Planet Electrical offers ultramodern energy storage solutions. These compact home batteries with integrated solar inverter, store solar or grid electricity for use during peak times or outages, and support solar EV home charging by utilising customisable power modes. Planet Electrical also handles all traditional electrical needs for new builds and renovations, with an innovative approach to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact. For businesses and homeowners looking for a supplier that is environmentally minded and can help reduce their carbon footprint or transition to renewable energy, Planet Electrical is the go-to partner. EVNEX .COM Built in New Zealand to handle everything from freezing mornings in Queenstown to scorching afternoons in Whangārei. Evnex's home and workplace EV chargers are designed to keep drivers powered and on the move. Built-in overload protection Get up to 50km of charge per hour Oversight of charging activity and emissions Smart EV charging made simple
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