Energy Recovery
Stopping potential energy sources being wasted through being thrown out and instead recovering and using that energy is a new and exciting path we are following.
Current and Completed Projects
Repair Café
Since 2019, Energise Ōtaki has run highly successful Repair Café events, aimed at re-creating a culture of repairing items with the help of knowledgeable volunteers. We encourage the attendees to become involved in the repairs, so they'll learn skills to use again.Learn moreŌtaki Bike Space
Since 2017, the Ōtaki Bike Space has been accepting pre-loved bikes from the community, repairing them and re-gifting them to those in the community that need them.Learn moreREGEN: Integrated Waste Management
REGEN: an integrated waste to energy system for the Ōtaki Transfer Station, has been studied by local company NuFuels, and we talked about it's possiblities.Learn moreFood and Energy: Harnessing Food & Organic Waste
At least 11 tonnes of food is wasted in Ōtaki town every week. This presents an opportunity to use organic waste to produce energy.Learn more