OPINION: The recent visit by the Secretary-General of the World Energy Council, Dr. Christoph Frei has shone new light on recent announcements about the greater use of solar power in New Zealand.
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Brian Fallow: The tricky trilemma of energy policy
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NZ can do better, says energy expert
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New Zealand should be cautious in how it chooses to amend its energy market structures, World Energy Council secretary-general Christoph Frei says.
Expert warns energy uncertainty at an all-time high
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WEC New Zealand highlights world energy issues
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Infometrics report on the Labour/Greens proposed Power NZ policy for the electricity sector.
We’re at tipping point – world energy leader to visit New Zealand
New Zealand is about to get a prime opportunity to hear the truth about the world’s energy situation as Christoph Frei, Secretary General of the World Energy Council (WEC) visits our shores on 5-7 March.