
A multi-billion-dollar government plan to import liquefied natural gas to solve the country’s energy woes has been labelled a "premature" and "risky bet" that serves as a short-term reaction with negative long-term consequences. A critical new report argues that a combination of short-term diesel conversion and long-term renewable energy investments would provide a more secure path forward, saving hundreds of millions of dollars while protecting local businesses. The findings come from an independent investigation titled From Faultlines to Resilience.
Read moreDownload the document hereNew South Wales gets the memo about the importance of finance and announces scheme offering zero interest loans to households to upgrade to electric stuff; plug-in solar gets the tick of approval to go on sale in the UK soon and the New York Times says it could 'change America'; EVolocity takes electrification to the streets to gets the kids inspired (and eventually employed); a tour of the amazing recycling business Redwood Materials; Think Solar and BYD give it away now; and a skit that cuts close to the bone for many solar dads.
Read moreDownloadAdvances in technology and falling costs mean customer-owned solar and batteries can play a critical role in New Zealand’s energy infrastructure - improving affordability, resilience and sustainability. Multiple trading relationships (MTR) and peer-to-peer trading would enable this potential by increasing competition, customer choice, and innovation in the electricity market, unlocking greater consumer benefits from customer solar and batteries.
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