AI could be the answer to NZ’s infrastructure challenge by boosting climate adaptation and resilience through smarter planning and maintenance. That’s according to Beca’s Thomas Hyde who highlights in this latest Op Ed how AI can help assets withstand more extreme...
14 homes in Te Horo are receiving a 10% hydrogen blend through the existing gas network as part of a project led by Firstgas (part of Clarus), Powerco, Vector, GasNet, and Nova Energy. The project shows the feasibility of current infrastructure use to deliver...
KiwiRail has unveiled its plans to transition to a low carbon, climate resilient business as it prepares the network for the growing impacts of climate change.
CLC Signatory Summerset is ramping up solar energy use across its retirement villages. Over 1000 solar panels have been installed on village centres, meeting up to 80% of their electricity needs during peak sunlight. The company is now exploring financial incentives...
ASB has partnered with CLC signatory Cogo to launch the Better Energy Calculator - enabling Kiwi’s to measure, understand and optimise the efficiency of their home and vehicles, helping to lower costs, while making their homes more sustainable. “It means that...
The Ministry for the Environment has published an independent report including recommendations for developing a new adaptation framework. The report urges better access to risk data, equitable funding for resilience, and empowering Māori-led adaptation. It highlights...
From this month Fonterra farmers can apply to receive customer funding for solutions of up to $1,500 for their farm, designed to drive on-farm efficiency gains and reduce emissions intensity. Based on 2023/24 data Fonterra expects over 85% of farmers to apply. The...
CLC Signatory Auckland Transport's first EVM200 electric ferry took its first dip last month, marking a huge step forward in clean, efficient public transport. The carbon-fibre composite ferries can take up to 200 passengers and will operate between downtown Auckland...
EECA is also leading the delivery of the Government’s new Solar on Farms initiative, supporting farmers to install solar and battery systems to increase resilience and reduce energy costs. The initiative provides farmers with practical support, independent advice and...
ASB announced it’s offering a new SMART Solar Loan for farmers - a 5-year interest-free loan on up to 150k for solar and battery systems, helping them save money, improve energy security and cut emissions. With rising electricity costs, a recent survey shows 70% of...
Meridian Energy have opened the Ruakākā Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), NZ’s first large-scale grid battery. The $186m battery has a maximum output of 1000MW and a storage capacity of 200MWh, it can power around 60,000 households during winter for a two-hour...
Contact Energy is piloting an EV Demand Flex Programme to ease pressure on the national electricity grid. With more than 82,500 electric vehicles and 37,300 plug-in hybrids in NZ, charging puts a strain on the grid during peak times. The flex programme with...