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Kirsty Johnston digs into the detail of the Government's repeal of the oil and gas exploration ban and asks a pertinent question: what if it doesn't work? "Forecasts say there is barely enough gas left in our existing oil and gas fields to last the decade, and even that is an optimistic guess. Demand now outstrips supply, forcing some businesses to struggle for gas, others onto 'demand management' plans requiring production shutdowns to support the electricity grid, and some to close operations entirely."
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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