New Zealand Government
Biomass Governments New Zealand Government Renewables
New Zealand turns to clean energy to cut government emissions
The NZ government will invest in solar, biomass and heat pump technology as well as electric vehicles as part of a "clean-powered public service" plan.
Governments Markets New Zealand Government Renewables Utilities
Energy prices plunge as N.Z. aluminium smelter to close – is Australia next?
Rio Tinto to close NZ aluminium smelter in decision that will cost 1,000-plus jobs, take massive bite out of electricity demand, and sound the alarm for Australia.
Climate Governments Markets New Zealand Government
NZ puts hard cap on emissions for first time to strengthen its trading scheme
NZ moves to strengthen its Emissions Trading Scheme, introducing emissions caps for the first time, but agriculture remains exempt.
New Zealand Government Renewables Solar
Tonga signs more solar/storage projects as it aims for 70 pct renewables
Infratec and NETcon sign contract to deliver on-grid solar power plants and battery storage systems on the Tongan islands of ‘Eua and Vava’u.
Governments New Zealand Government Renewables Solar
New Zealand looks to add 6.5GW of solar as it heads to 100 per cent renewables
New Zealand electric power transmission operator Transpower says the country could add 6.5GW of solar on its path to 100% renewables.
Climate Governments New Zealand Government
New Zealand passes historic zero carbon bill with near unanimous bipartisan support
New Zealand passes landmark legislation enshrining its zero-carbon target into law with bipartisan support, although concerns linger about plans to tackle agricultural emissions.
Electric Vehicles Governments New Zealand Government Tesla
Tesla Model 3 outsells total of all other new electric cars in New Zealand
The Tesla Model 3 outsells combined total of all other new pure electric cars in New Zealand in the third quarter 2019.
Governments New Zealand Government Solar Utilities
New Zealand’s biggest solar farm will float on waste-water treatment plant
Vector and Watercare have announced this week plans to build what will be New Zealand’s first floating solar array and the country’s largest solar array of any type.
Climate New Zealand Government
NZ unveils climate plan to strengthen price on carbon, adoption of EVs
NZ unveils package of climate change policies, including a strengthened emissions trading scheme, and independent advisor for policies and targets.
Governments Markets New Zealand Government News & Commentary
New Zealand shows Australia how it’s done on emissions policy, climate
New Zealand to wind back free carbon permits to industrial emitters as Ardern ramps up climate action in preparation for zero-carbon goal.
