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New Zealand plans to power remote Pacific communities with renewable technology

Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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A coalition of NZ based clean energy companies have decided to tackle the power insecurity that many remote Pacific communities face...
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Green Party comes out guns blazing, promising a carbon neutral NZ

Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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The Green Party says that New Zealand has been held back from embracing clean economic opportunities, they plan on changing that...
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NZ energy innovation bill speeds through its third reading in parliament

Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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New Zealand introduces new measures to boost electric vehicles and energy efficiency, with changes to legislation and incentives for EV uptake.
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Greenpeace calls for an overhaul of the New Zealand electricity industry

Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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Greenpeace calls for overhaul of electricity industry after Solarcity's complaint against solar tax is dismissed in court.
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New Zealand parliament reviews energy plans for a cleaner NZ

Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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Judith Collins releases NZ's energy efficiency strategy, calling for actions to maximize clean, renewable energy.
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Solarcity fails to gain traction with their complaint against solar tax

Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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Solarcity's solar tax battle falters as High Court denies their plea, affecting 45,000 Kiwis and NZ's renewable energy prospects.
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Google data centers: 100% renewable is just the beginning

Wed, 5th Apr 2017
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That's bigger than many large utilities and more than twice as much as the 1.21 gigawatts it took to send Marty McFly back in time.
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HP goes green; moves towards 100% renewable energy

Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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HP has upped its commitment to being green, with plans to achieve 100% renewable electricity in its global operations - with 40% by 2020.
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Fully electric, highly sought after: Tesla Model 3 comes to NZ

Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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Tesla Model 3 electrifies NZ market, joining Mighty River Power's green fleet in nationwide sustainability drive.
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Solid Energy delays first-half report, says future coal price weights on debt repayment

Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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Solid Energy, the state-owned coal miner whose chair Pip Dunphy stepped down this week, will delay reporting its first-half accounts.
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Geothermal exit, dry weather wallop Mighty River earnings

Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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Electricity generator and retailer Mighty River Power declared a massive drop in earnings for the six months to Dec.
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UPDATE: Infratil, NZ Super Fund buy RetireAustralia for A$640.2 mln

Mon, 29th Dec 2014
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Infratil and the New Zealand Superannuation Fund will buy Australia's fourth-biggest retirement village operator RetireAustralia for A$640.
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Trustpower committed to Australian renewables projects

Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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Tauranga-based electricity company Trustpower says it remains committed to its renewable energy projects in Australia, in spite of the uncertainty.
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Trustpower posts 16% gain in first-half profit, eyes Australian renewables

Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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Trustpower, the energy company controlled by Infratil, posted a 16 percent gain in first-half profit after lifting retail electricity sales and sai.
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Drive green

Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Australia rolls out its first mainstream electric car trial with 10 converted Ford Focus sedans, aiming to gauge EV adoption and infrastructure readiness.
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Green UPS gives resellers sustainable advantage

Tue, 24th Nov 2009
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Eaton's 'green' UPS, boasting a 99% efficiency rate, offers resellers a competitive edge in sustainability and energy savings.
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What do toxic waterways have to do with your business?

Fri, 1st May 2009
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Green IT and its importance in reducing electronic waste and combating climate change are explored in this article by IT Brief.
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Green to keep you in the black

Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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Concerns about the environment and rising energy costs are leading organisations to implement green policies, boosting the green IT services market.