Taking the idea of a community garden to the people
Energise Ōtaki is working with local organisations to take a holistic approach to food growing and supporting community and connections.
Education
The focus here is on working with local schools to advance student interest and involvement in sustainability generally, renewable energy technology projects, energy conservation projects, and where possible provide them with opportunities for future employment.
Ōtaki College Community Garden
A hands-on project based curriculum, working with a range of community groups and people.
Ōtaki College: Wood Gasification for Heating
Ōtaki College is exploring the possibility of wood pellet gasification to feed its existing school boiler used for heating.
Ōtaki College PV Solar Array for Scholarships
A 10.4kW solar system was installed in 2015 and has provided $11,000 worth of scholarships.
Ōtaki College Pool Thermal Solar Array
In 2017/18 Energise Ōtaki facilitated the redeployment of some of the thermal solar panels previously used at the Ōtaki Swimming Pool to the Ōtaki College swimming pool.