by Chris Hargreaves | Nov 14, 2023 | Energy, News, Sustainable Business
These days, embracing sustainability is not only a vital choice, it’s a game-changing strategy! At Total Utilities, we help businesses like yours optimise, reduce costs, and contribute to a greener world every day. We understand the hurdles businesses face, and are...
by Chris Hargreaves | Nov 14, 2023 | Energy, New Zealand Energy Certificates, News, Sustainable Business
Contributed by Paul Coster, Founder of EVA Marketplace As businesses navigate the need to slash fossil fuel usage, the burning question is: can backing renewables be both a pragmatic commercial decision and contribute to climate action? Some businesses may be...
by David Spratt | Apr 5, 2023 | Energy, News
As renters and homeowners in the 1970s and 80s we were accustomed to hot water cylinder ‘ripple control’ – the mechanism whereby power companies assured us of a cold shower when we got home from work. The trade-off was that households were able to operate...
by Chris Hargreaves | Nov 14, 2022 | Energy, News
Ever felt ripped off after being served up a beer with more head than you can shake a stick at? Then take a moment to consider how power wastage from your business’ equipment is as useless as the froth on your over-fizzed brew. But what on earth has power factor got...
by Chris Hargreaves | Oct 7, 2022 | Carbon Neutral, Energy, Sustainable Business
With prevailing energy market conditions causing sharp price hikes that show no signs of abating – what can you do and who do you turn to for advice and viable solutions? Since the beginning of 2021, negotiated contract pricing for large commercial customers has...
by DavidSpratt | May 3, 2022 | Carbon Neutral, COP26, Energy, IoT, Sustainable Business
A recent Microsoft report on New Zealand’s sustainability performance shows that more than three quarters of NZ businesses now have carbon reduction plans and policies. But that’s where the green wave crashes into a wall – and uncertainty about costs is a major...
