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 | Aug 5, 2021 | Case Studies, Sustainable Business
Discover how Total Utilities helped New Zealand schools harness real-time energy insights to identify energy waste, explore solar power viability, and drive significant reductions in carbon emissions. With over 1,500 Panoramic Power sensors installed across 50+...
by chris | Feb 9, 2021 | Energy, Sustainable Business
New Zealand Aluminium Smelters has struck a new deal with Meridian Energy which means the smelter will remain open until at least Decemeber 2024. We don’t yet know the prices that Rio Tinto has agreed with Meridian, but Forsyth Barr estimates that Rio will be paying...
by chris | Jul 8, 2020 | Energy
The retail price of energy for large commercial customers in New Zealand will remain elevated in 2020-21. So what are you going to do about it? New Zealand’s large commercial market for electricity and natural gas has been on a roller coaster ride for the last 2...
