Rewiring Aotearoa的最新报告揭示了新西兰通过更换传统能源设备来减少碳排放的机会。该报告分析了不同类型的机器和设备对环境的影响，并提出了实现可持续发展的可行路径。

研究发现，如果政府能够推动更多传统能源设备向零排放转型，新西兰将大幅降低其碳足迹。例如，小型和中型汽车、暖通空调系统、热水供应系统以及割草机等设备的更新可以显著减少碳排放。此外，电动化还可能为农业带来积极影响，如Casey的樱桃园不需要柴油，从而降低了能源成本并减少了对环境的影响。

然而，实现这一目标需要时间，因为这些设备通常需要10到20年才能达到最佳状态。研究指出，现在做出的选择将对未来十年的能源系统产生重大影响。如果选择继续使用效率低下的传统设备，不仅会增加运营成本，还可能加剧对燃料价格波动的敏感性。

Casey呼吁政府和公众共同努力，以确保这些关键设备能够实现零排放。他提到，即使在购买后几年更换设备，也能为未来的能源系统奠定基础。通过这样的举措，新西兰有望在未来几十年内实现真正的可持续发展。

**Rewiring Aotearoa: How New Zealand Can Achieve Zero Emissions by 2050**

A new report from Rewiring Aotearoa sheds light on the opportunities for New Zealand to reduce its carbon footprint by replacing traditional energy equipment with zero-emission alternatives. The study highlights how certain key devices can slash emissions, offering a pathway toward sustainable development.

The research found that if the government could push more traditional energy appliances toward electrification, New Zealand would drastically cut its carbon emissions. For instance, updating small and medium cars, heating systems, water heaters, lawnmowers, motorcycles, cooking equipment, and even planes and heavy machinery could yield significant environmental benefits. However, some of these devices—like large mining trucks or excavators—are still in the early stages of development.

Mike Casey, who runs an electric cherry orchard near Cromwell, says that replacing outdated machinery with locally-made, zero-emission solutions is a no-brainer because it saves money and cuts emissions while contributing to the energy system. He even retrofitted his 1990 Hilux to run on a 2014 Nissan Leaf motor and battery.

But Casey also warns that if older equipment reaches its end of life, now is the time to make choices that will shape our energy systems for decades. "Replacing outdated machinery with inefficient models risks locking in higher running costs, poor performance, and greater exposure to fuel price volatility," he says.

To help people who care about emissions but are more concerned about economics, Casey calls on governments to offer low-interest loans to make electric options more affordable. He also emphasizes the importance of public awareness campaigns to encourage widespread electrification.

The report highlights that replacing 6 million "priority machines" could save New Zealanders money for every tonne of carbon dioxide reduced. The study lists specific categories of devices, such as small and medium cars (3.5 million vehicles), space heating systems (999,000 heaters and 455 boilers), water heating systems (566,000 heaters and 64 boilers), push mowers (505,000), motorbikes (215,000), cooking equipment (specifically commercial gas cooktops and residential and commercial cooking ovens), and more.

By the numbers: Replacing these priority machines would save New Zealanders money for every tonne of carbon dioxide reduced. The report also notes that while some devices are already available overseas, bringing electric options to New Zealand will require more effort and investment.

The study concludes that by 2050, New Zealand could achieve zero emissions if it takes bold action now to electrify its economy's key machinery.