Energy Advisors – Friends or Foes?

Following a recent article on energy advisors published on LinkedIn by Energy Action CEO Scott Wooldridge, similar considerations apply to the New Zealand Market. Correlations between the Australian and New Zealand energy markets Similar to Australia, for a number of...

Energy Productivity through valuable Partnerships

The 2016 Energy Management Association of New Zealand conference was recently held in Auckland. This was attended by myself and Pushkar Kulkarni from Total Utilities along with Dr Paul Bannister from Energy Action. Paul was presenting as part of the speaker programme....

Here’s to Kiwi Ingenuity

As the New Zealand agents for Energy Action we are able extend our vast market knowledge, expertise and business and financial analytics to Trans-Tasman customers. The following is a guest post written by Dr Paul Bannister from Energy Action regarding the recent...

NABERSNZ – It’s Deja Vu All Over Again …

NABERSNZ is a scheme that measures and rates the energy performance of New Zealand office buildings. A Certified Rating ranges from 1-6 stars and represents an in-depth assessment of energy performance over 12 months. NABERSNZ Certified Ratings can be awarded to whole...

CMVP Certified Partners at Total Utilities

In a new move from the EECA, funding applicants need a programme partner who has CMVP (Certified Measurement and Verification) certified individuals. Total Utilities’ CMVP certified staff can help you with EECA applications under the CMVP partner programme in...
Reviewing the Emissions Trading Scheme

Reviewing the Emissions Trading Scheme

A Brief History of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) in New Zealand In 2008, the New Zealand Government introduced an emissions trading scheme (ETS) for greenhouse gases.  It required upstream energy suppliers, the users of imported fossil fuels, and industries with...