LION has completed a $7.2 million energy project at Speight’s Brewery, replacing LPG with a 3MW electric boiler reducing carbon emissions by around 85%. Delivered with EECA and Aurora Energy, the project will increase energy demand, flexibility and security,...
Marking a milestone in SLR’s digital innovation journey, the company has acquired Planetrics and ClimSystems, two climate-modelling and analytics platforms. The integration of these platforms will strengthen the company's ability to support organisations with climate...
Genesis Energy has signed an agreement with Nature’s Flame to assess supplying torrefied biomass for electricity generation at Huntly Power Station. The agreement will explore replacing some coal use with locally produced biomass, supporting energy security while...
Dr Cathy Bebelman, Chief Scientist, Auckland Transport explores Lessons from Auckland’s 2023 storms highlight the need to shift from recovery to proactive climate adaptation in infrastructure planning.
EECA has partnered with Counties Energy to establish NZ’s first smart energy neighbourhood in Karaka Harbourside. The pilot will equip homes with smart technology to optimise energy use, reduce peak demand, and boost energy efficiency. Participating homes will...
Connecting Nature, Climate and Capital, a report by BNZ, Deloitte and The Nature Conservancy finds strong domestic and international demand for high-integrity nature-based credits. The report recommends coordinated action by government, restoration champions, market...
Toyota NZ has installed a major almost-700kW rooftop solar system at its Palmerston North logistics hub. The installation will generate around 60% of the site’s electricity, with excess power being exported to the local network. The panels are designed for durability,...
Genesis energy has announced construction has begun at its 136MWp Edgecumbe (Tihori) Solar Farm. The site will eventually generate enough electricity to power nearly 30,000 homes. Construction was launched on 13 March, marking a major step in its plan to expand large...
WM New Zealand has added an electric rear loader to its growing electric fleet, marking another step forward in the company’s fleet electrification journey. Supported by a $150,000 EECA grant, the latest edition features a low-floor design, reducing strain and...
Transpower opened a new $32 million warehouse in Rolleston as it scales up its investment in the South Island’s electricity transmission grid to enable the increasing electrification of how Kiwis live and work and help drive economic growth.
A fast-track panel has issued a draft approval for Contact Energy’s proposed 55-turbine windfarm in Southland. In this recent article, Contact’s CEO says the farm could power the equivalent of 150,000 NZ households, bringing more than $400 million to the Southland...
Toitū has shared its latest campaign, launched in collaboration with WM New Zealand and Toyota New Zealand, showcasing how meaningful climate action strengthens business performance. Toitū is now inviting clients to get involved and amplify how credible climate...