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Energy award winners showcase best of new energy technology
Monday, 27 November 2017, 3:45 pm | Sustainable Electricity Association NZ
An off-grid solar and battery installation to support a remote endangered bird hatchery and a factory which replaced 415,000 litres of diesel with 3,608 solar panels are just some of the highlights of the Sustainable Electricity Association’s (SEANZ) ... More >>
Report highlights problems but lacks vision
Monday, 27 March 2017, 10:02 am | Sustainable Electricity Association NZ
SEANZ (Sustainable Electricity Association New Zealand) supports the findings of a report released today that electricity pricing structures need to change but is disappointed with the proposed solutions which will only entrench the stranglehold ... More >>
Solar PV and batteries could save kiwis billions
Friday, 18 November 2016, 12:06 pm | Sustainable Electricity Association NZ
A comprehensive report released today by members of the Sustainable Electricity Association of New Zealand (SEANZ) shows New Zealanders could save hundreds of millions of dollars in electricity costs if conditions for high uptake of Solar PV (PV) and batteries ... More >>
Report highlights lack of government vision with new tech
Wednesday, 22 June 2016, 10:15 am | Sustainable Electricity Association NZ
SEANZ (Sustainable Electricity Association New Zealand) supports the call issued today for further changes to pricing signals consumers receive from power companies for their electricity that impact emerging technologies in the electricity and transport ... More >>
Sustainable Electricity Association Welcomes Solar Policy
Monday, 17 February 2014, 10:39 am | Sustainable Electricity Association NZ
Auckland, 17 February 2014 – Brendan Winitana, Chairman of the Sustainable Electricity Association of New Zealand today welcomed the Green Party solar homes policy that proposes funding residential solar panel installations with low cost Government loans. ... More >>
SEANZ Welcomes Political Support for Distributed Generation
Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 10:22 am | Sustainable Electricity Association NZ
The Sustainable Electricity Association of New Zealand (SEANZ) today welcomed the Green Party’s clean energy proposals, designed to drive the uptake of distributed generation and help New Zealand meet its 90% renewable 2025 target. More >>
Solar Installations Rocket Skyward
Wednesday, 2 October 2013, 11:59 am | Sustainable Electricity Association NZ
Auckland, 02 October 2013 – In the lead up to its annual smart energy expo, new data from the Sustainable Electricity Association of New Zealand shows more and more Kiwis are embracing solar technology, with on and off grid capacity surpassing 8,231 ... More >>
Expo Unlocks Secret to an Energy Independent Future
Monday, 12 November 2012, 9:30 am | Sustainable Electricity Association NZ
The secret to energy independence has arrived for those kiwis tired of being caught in the pincer movement of rising power bills and increasing petrol prices. Showcasing the latest in electric vehicles, home generation using solar power and other technologies ... More >>
Solar To Play Big Role in NZ’s Electricity Future
Thursday, 19 April 2012, 3:30 pm | Sustainable Electricity Association NZ
Solar To Play Big Role in NZ’s Electricity Future Sustainable Electricity Association of New Zealand Charts its Future Auckland, 19 April 2012 – Small scale renewables could play a big part in New Zealand’s electricity future, says Brendan Winitana, ... More >>
Power report a wake-up call for Government
Friday, 22 May 2009, 1:31 pm | Sustainable Electricity Association NZ
Electricity consumers deserve better deal Confirmation of overcharging by our large generators is another wake-up call for the Government, the Sustainable Electricity Association said today. “It is difficult to have confidence in our electricity ... More >>
Power price solution staring government in face
Tuesday, 16 December 2008, 3:40 pm | Sustainable Electricity Association NZ
The government will face more big power price hikes like Genesis’s 9 per cent rise unless it acts quickly to encourage more renewable generation, warned Sustainable Electricity Association chairman Brendan Winitana today. More >>
Afghanistan’s first wind farm wins NZ award
Friday, 12 December 2008, 11:19 am | Sustainable Electricity Association NZ
The New Zealand experts who designed and installed Afghanistan’s first wind farm, were one of the winners at last night’s Sustainable Electricity Association Industry Awards for 2008. More >>
Expert urges new govt to encourage green energy
Thursday, 11 December 2008, 10:40 am | Sustainable Electricity Association NZ
New Zealand could easily generate all its electricity from renewable sources within twenty years with the right support from government, a leading overseas expert in green energy said today. More >>
Small Scale Wind Generation Moves Forward
Friday, 8 August 2008, 1:04 pm | Sustainable Electricity Association NZ
The arrival in New Zealand of one of the world’s leading manufacturers of small scale wind turbines is good news for those looking towards a cleaner, greener, more secure energy future. More >>
Australia leads the way again on renewable energy
Tuesday, 8 July 2008, 9:57 am | Sustainable Electricity Association NZ
An Australian state has given renewable energy a huge push with a new law designed to make investment in small scale renewables very attractive for the average household and business. More >>
What happens when the lakes run dry next year?
Sunday, 15 June 2008, 4:22 pm | Sustainable Electricity Association NZ
New Zealand’s electricity consumers have again been left vulnerable by the failure to ensure this country has adequate long term energy supplies, Sustainable Electricity Association New Zealand said today. More >>
Reduce Climate Change and Power Bills
Monday, 5 February 2007, 9:43 am | Sustainable Electricity Association NZ
Festival of the Elements, Porirua on Waitangi Day Have fun - Reduce Climate Change and Power Bills More >>
More Household Energy Needed
Monday, 5 February 2007, 9:12 am | Sustainable Electricity Association NZ
“Householders, small businesses and corporations can help the world with their own generation contributions to mitigate the climate change problem” said Dr Tony Bittar, chairman of the Sustainable Electricity Association. Dr Bittar was responding ... More >>
Government’s Solar Water Heating Plans Supported
Tuesday, 28 November 2006, 9:32 am | Sustainable Electricity Association NZ
“SEANZ welcomes the Government’s solar water heating support programme announced today. The installation of solar water heating is an important component of any innovative householder’s attempt to operate their house on sustainable energy,” said Dr ... More >>
Stern Review: NZ MUST Invest in Renewable Energy
Thursday, 2 November 2006, 10:37 am | Sustainable Electricity Association NZ
“A local renewable power revolution could solve New Zealand’s electricity needs, make up its carbon credit shortfall, and provide climate change solutions” said Dr Tony Bittar, chair of the Sustainable Electricity Association (SEANZ) commenting ... More >>