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...

What small enterprise needs to know about the EGCC

In the past two years we have seen an unprecedented number of customer switches between retailers taking place within the electricity market specifically the small commercial market. As the market has become more fluid over the last 2-3 years with the introduction of...

The Future of Generation

The New Zealand energy market is shifting sands once more with recent announcements concerning the future of energy generation. Following the new deal for the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter with Meridian, Contact and Genesis, a series of announcements have been made...