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.
Solar powers up retirement villages’ sustainability plans
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 and Cogo Launch Online Energy Calculator
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...
MfE releases independent climate adaptation report
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...
Customer incentives to boost Fonterra farmers this season
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...
Auckland Transport’s makes waves in sustainable transport with first EVM200 electric fast ferry
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 unlocking farm cost savings through solar initiative
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 offers farmers interest-free loans for solar installations
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 completes Ruakākā Battery Energy Storage System
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 trials innovative solution to enhance EV charging
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...
Fonterra announces next steps in move out of coal
Fonterra has officially opened the first electrode boiler at its Edendale site, and announced further plans to progress decarbonisation at its Southern most site. The Co-operative will invest a further $70 million in two new electrode boilers as it moves away from...
EECA and Centre for Sustainable Finance partner to unlock private capital for clean energy
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) and Centre for Sustainable Finance: Toitū Tahua (CSF) have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate private investment in New Zealand’s energy transition. This collaboration aims to address barriers to...