Curious Minds
Funding from the MBIE programme Curious Minds which encourages students to take up Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths subjects helped establish various projects.
EV Charging Station
In 2016 Energise Ōtaki lobbied for the installation of a high speed E-vehicle charging station which was was installed in early 2017 and was the first E-vehicle Charging Station on the Kāpiti Coast.
Rail and Bus Advocacy
We support and advocate for a regular passenger rail service to Wellington and a better designed local bus route.
Woodlot for coppicing and fuel source
Between 2016 and 2019 a woodlot containing approx. 1200 willow and poplar trees was established at the far end of the College grounds. This was used to teach students about wood as an energy source.
Sunrayker
Energise Ōtaki secured funding to build Sunrayker machines for the College to use as teaching tools. Each can trap up to 395°C from the sun, which students learn how to track, harness and store.
E-vehicles and E-bikes
Energise Ōtaki continues to push for the roll-out of e-vehicles and bikes as a way to reduce transport impact and energy use.