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[ad_1] A collaboration between Ara Ake, Orion and the Community Energy Network is piloting the Community Energy Activator programme to support Christchurch and Selwyn communities develop a range of projects. The programme aims to empower local communities to actively participate in and benefit from real-world energy projects, to help move closer to a net-zero future…
[ad_1] Genesis Energy consent applications for the Tekapo Hydroelectric Scheme Keep up to date with the resource consent applications from Genesis Energy for the Tekapo Hydroelectric Scheme. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Meridian Energy consent applications for the Waitaki Hydroelectric Scheme Keep up to date with the resource consent applications from Meridian Energy for the Waitaki Hydroelectric Scheme. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Update: Waimate waste to energy plant resource consent applications Find out about the applications from South Island Resource Recovery Limited for a proposed waste to energy plant in Waimate. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Project Kea waste to energy plant resource consent application Environment Canterbury has returned the resource consent applications for a proposed waste to energy plant from South Island Resource Recovery Limited. Overall, this is due to insufficient information being supplied regarding the proposed activities of the plant and their effect on the environment. This information…
[ad_1] Waste to energy plant consent applications received Environment Canterbury has received resource consent applications from South Island Resource Recovery Limited for a proposed waste to energy plant near Waimate and is now auditing the applications before any public notification begins. We received seven resource consent applications on Wednesday 21 September, which contain numerous documents…
[ad_1] An energy efficiency initiative that Christchurch City Council helped fund has slashed the power bills of hundreds of local residents. Earlier this year the Council approved a grant of just under $50,000, through its Sustainability Fund, for a trial of local company Ecobulb Limited’s Kiwi Home Energy Saver KnowHow Initiative. The initiative provides targeted…
[ad_1] A project to help low and fixed income households reduce their energy bills will benefit from a $49,763 Sustainability Fund grant. The Sustainability Fund was set up by the Christchurch City Council to assist with community action on climate change. A proposal from Christchurch business Ecobulb will see the Home Energy Project pilot rolled…
[ad_1] Innovative tech could generate renewable energy and capture carbon University of Canterbury engineering researchers are investigating an innovative method that could solve two wicked problems of climate change – creating renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions. UC Civil and Natural Resources Engineering Senior Lecturer Dr David Dempsey: “Basically, we have a way to suck…
[ad_1] Ara Institute of Canterbury and its new commercial ‘Research Hub’ have been chosen to act as one of seven partners providing services and support to start-ups participating in the prestigious nation-wide ‘Orion Energy Accelerator’ programme. As the owner and operator of the electricity distribution network that covers central Canterbury – one of the largest…
[ad_1] People with big ideas on the future of energy in New Zealand are invited to join the LUMO symposium this November. Hosted by Energy Academy, which was born out of local electricity distribution company Orion Group’s commitment to ‘powering a cleaner and brighter future’, LUMO will be held at the Christchurch Town Hall on…
[ad_1] New energy innovators will get the chance to showcase their cutting-edge ideas to Taranaki’s energy industry and investors as part of Ara Ake’s backing of the Orion Energy Accelerator competition. Ara Ake has thrown its support behind the competition, which is a nationwide initiative calling for ground-breaking energy innovations that will help reduce New…
[ad_1] New Zealand businesses are off the pace in reducing their carbon emissions and would benefit from a national plan and better tools to drive the transition to a low carbon future according to Genesis Energy and leading carbon and engineering consultants DETA. Genesis Chief Digital Officer James Magill said there can be a big…
[ad_1] The Orion Energy Accelerator national competition teams are coming to Taranaki for a two-day intensive boot camp with the support of the new energy centre Ara Ake to refine their ideas to reduce New Zealand’s carbon emissions. The Orion Energy Accelerator offers two start-up grants worth a combined $25,000 for individuals and start-up companies…
[ad_1] Te PÅ«tahi Centre for Architecture and City Making is proud to announce the full line-up of expert speakers set to take the stage at ‘Can we have clean, cheap, reliable energy’ on Wednesday 6 October, at the new time of 6.30-8pm. Speakers include Dr Jan Wright, former Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment; Pip Newland,…
[ad_1] A solar array 50 times larger than any other in New Zealand is going to be created on Christchurch Airport-owned land in Harewood. Christchurch Airport has announced that it is committing 400 hectares of its Harewood campus to Kōwhai Park – a new platform for generating renewable energy at scale to enable businesses to…
[ad_1] Joining forces for clean energy and education Two tertiary institutions are joining forces to support the transition to clean energy and improve accessibility to education in Taranaki. University of Canterbury Tumu Whakarae Vice Chancellor Professor Cheryl de la Rey and Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki Tumu Whakarae Chief Executive John Snook. “We believe…
[ad_1] UC electrode research paving the way for cheaper renewable energy storage Research into the electrodes used in flow batteries at the University of Canterbury (UC) has the potential to help create cheaper, longer-life batteries for more renewable energy storage. Associate Professor Aaron Marshall prepares a vanadium solution for one of his flow batteries. Associate…
[ad_1] The University of Canterbury Business School has signed an agreement with Energy Academy to develop a new model for the delivery of academic content. [ad_2] More at the source
[ad_1] Electricity retailers, lines companies, and community budgeting services have partnered to deliver an expanded pilot for EnergyMate, a free in-home energy coaching service for Kiwis at risk of energy hardship, Electricity Retailers’ Association Acting Chief Executive Mike Munro says. The expanded pilot was launched in Christchurch today by Hon Megan Woods, Minister for Energy…
[ad_1] The Electricity Retailers’ Association welcomes new Government initiatives to address energy hardship and is looking forward to working with the Government to further help Kiwis in need, Acting Chief Executive Mike Munro says. “The electricity sector works hard to support Kiwis at risk of energy hardship. The Government’s announcement of a $17 million package…
[ad_1] UC Engineering researcher talks ‘Hidden Energy’ at Parliament University of Canterbury (UC) Engineering Senior Lecturer Dr Matthew Cowan was at the Beehive last week presenting to MPs as part of the Speaker’s Science Forum 2020. UC chemical and biological engineering lecturer Dr Matthew Cowan with MP for Waiariki, Tāmati Coffey at the Speaker’s Science…
[ad_1] Sewage will heat up Christchurch’s new Metro Sports Facility. In a first for New Zealand, the country’s largest aquatic and indoor recreation venue will utilise an unlikely heat source that runs under St Asaph Street towards the wastewater treatment plant. Ōtākaro Limited Chief Executive John Bridgman says the location of the Metro Sports Facility…
Green homes are expected to make up to ten percent of new home construction over the next several years. Homeowners are interested in purchasing green homes because of the benefits they offer – from healthier indoor air to energy savings. What are some of the primary benefits of a green home? Such a home is…
With the increasing awareness that fossil fuels are quickly becoming depleted, we need to start focusing on renewable sources of energy. Solar power is one of the most viable options. Of course, this is no surprise. Using the power of the sun has been around in some form since the dawn of time and there…
I just stumbled across something that made my head turn and me walk back to the shop. This was a red Can of Cocaine Energy Drink. Something I thought was a bit of a laugh at the time. Just the name Cocaine Energy Drink is catchy. I noticed two drinks in the store, a…