…the public and private sectors will also help us reach common understandings and achieve a more transparent and mature conversation about modelling output.” The model is being developed by the…

…would help build capacity and scale in New Zealand. “Partnerships between major international companies and small local companies should be promoted,” he says. “New Zealand needs an entity to manage…

…Government and the private sector work closely in collaboration and recognise the important role of information in achieving widespread decarbonisation. “The New Zealand Energy Scenarios TIMES-NZ 2.0 allows for comparison…

…Zealand and Slovenia. The ranking suggests New Zealand is in a good position, performing relatively better on energy security and energy equity than environmental sustainability. “New Zealand ranked 13 of…

…make choices on the nature of our economy and society, and how to meet our associated energy needs. “New Zealand is in a unique and globally enviable position, with many…

…chief executive Andrew Clennett says. He co-founded Hiringa, which is developing and building green hydrogen supply and refuelling infrastructure networks throughout New Zealand. Mr Clennett expects to see a substantial…

…has enlisted the help of more than 30 businesses, government agencies, iwi groups, community organisations and universities to help prepare two New Zealand energy scenarios out to 2050. The work…

…market design have this year been joined by innovative transport and electric storage. Smart grids, extreme weather risks and the energy-water nexus complete the complement  of high-concern and high impact issues….

…battery and electric vehicle technology have seen cost reductions “because, as the market expands, so the efficiencies improve and the costs come down and the more the costs come down…

…and Aoraki/Mt Cook, with more audits and system upgrades planned. Much of the work focused on using emerging hot water heat pump technology and integrating it with a combined reticulated…

…oil companies into renewables.” Already investing Many of the world’s largest oil companies are already investing in solar, wind, hydrogen, and electric vehicle charging to reduce their emissions and transition…

…do seem to compete with each other.” Silos vs solutions The other panellists were Robyn Holdaway, general manager public policy at Vector, and Ezra Hirawani, chief executive and co-founder of…

…players must create a policy environment that encourages investment and minimises risk in a market that is seeing increasing competition and complexity. Policy and investment decision-making have always been complex…

…the increase of the demand. “By cleaning the process as much as we can along the way – with the commitment of government and companies – a sustainable market for…