Operation Laser Kiwi: help us take New Zealand-made energy on the road
In July 2023, at a showcase tech demo in Central Otago, New Zealand, the world’s first 100% electric, driver-optional, smart tractor was deployed at the world’s first 100% electric, zero fossil fuel orchard sparking a wave of excitement and interest across the country. Three months later, that same electric tractor made an appearance on New Zealand’s most-watched television show, Hyundai Country Calendar.
Read moreDownload the document here"The sentiment around making the electricity market fairer and cheaper for customers is great, but there's still something missing." That's Rewiring Aotearoa CEO Mike Casey's summary of Act's energy policy announcement today.
Read moreDownloadACT will open electricity networks to competition, give New Zealanders more freedom to generate and sell power, and make monopoly lines companies prove consumers are getting value before loading more costs onto their power bills, says ACT spokesperson for Energy and Resources Simon Court.
Read moreDownloadACT is pledging to keep the gentailers whole and use market forces to curb the costs of lines management and increase solar repayment rates. Energy spokesperson Simon Court announced the party's electricity policy at Parliament on Friday afternoon.
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