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Electricity Demand Update
Wednesday, 28 May 2003, 12:15 am | Winter Power Taskforce
Conservation savings for yesterday (Tuesday May 27) were 8.1% with total usage being 101.2 GWh, in comparison to the same day last year of 108.3 GWh in usage. More >>
Electricity Demand Update
Tuesday, 27 May 2003, 11:46 am | Winter Power Taskforce
The electricity conservation effort was 7.8 per cent yesterday, declining from a high of 8.5 per cent on Sunday. More >>
Electricity Demand Update
Monday, 26 May 2003, 2:07 pm | Winter Power Taskforce
The national electricity conservation effort reached its highest level yet over the weekend, with total savings reaching 8.5% yesterday (Sunday 25 May). More >>
Electricity Demand Update
Friday, 23 May 2003, 12:27 am | Winter Power Taskforce
Conservation efforts for yesterday (Thursday 22 May) reached 8.0%. The total electricity demand was 97.5 GWh, down from 107.0 GWh for the equivalent day last year. More >>
Electricity Savings Update
Thursday, 22 May 2003, 12:20 am | Winter Power Taskforce
The Winter Power Taskforce said today it was encouraged by current level of electricity savings and a temporary lift in hydro storage levels. More >>
Momentum Continues in National Savings Effort
Wednesday, 21 May 2003, 11:49 am | Winter Power Taskforce
Regional breakdowns indicate steady progress across most of the country as the national electricity savings effort continues to build momentum. More >>
Electricity Demand Update
Tuesday, 20 May 2003, 11:27 am | Winter Power Taskforce
The conservation effort for yesterday (Monday 19 May) was 6.3%. Total electricity demand was 98.1 GWh, down from the 104.8 GWh used on average at the same time last year. More >>
Electricity Demand Update
Monday, 19 May 2003, 1:16 pm | Winter Power Taskforce
The conservation effort for yesterday (Sunday 18 May) was 5.8%. Total electricity demand was 88.6 GWh, down from the 92.5 GWh used on average at the same time last year. More >>
Campaign Heeds Own Message
Thursday, 15 May 2003, 1:59 pm | Winter Power Taskforce
The Target 10% campaign is following its own energy saving message while reinforcing the national savings call with outdoor advertising. More >>
Centres Catch up on National Electricity Savings
Wednesday, 14 May 2003, 3:06 pm | Winter Power Taskforce
The regions featuring our biggest cities caught up in the power savings stakes in the past week with Wellington making the most significant gain to lead the regional savings effort with 5%. More >>
Electricity Demand Update
Tuesday, 13 May 2003, 11:54 am | Winter Power Taskforce
Conservation Savings for yesterday (Monday 12 May) were 5.4%. Total electricity demand was 97.9 GWh, down from the 102.9 GWh used on average at the same time last year. Public savings continue to push the figure over 5%. More >>
Power savings top 5%
Monday, 12 May 2003, 12:45 am | Winter Power Taskforce
The level of electricity savings climbed to 5.3% yesterday while hydro lake levels also increased on the back of recent heavy rain. More >>
Electricity Demand Update
Friday, 9 May 2003, 10:38 am | Winter Power Taskforce
Average savings for Thursday 8 May were 4.5%, total demand was 99.0 GWh versus 104.1 GWh equivalent day last year. National hydro storage levels were at 1946 GWh, 64% of average. More >>
Electricity Demand Update
Thursday, 8 May 2003, 12:35 am | Winter Power Taskforce
There was no change to the national electricity conservation effort which yesterday remained at 4.1%. More >>
Golden Arches Dimmed to Save Energy
Wednesday, 7 May 2003, 4:53 pm | Winter Power Taskforce
The internationally famous golden arches of McDonald’s are being temporarily dimmed to help New Zealand meet its 10% power savings target for the coming winter. More >>
Map: Electricity Usage By Region
Wednesday, 7 May 2003, 2:01 pm | Winter Power Taskforce
Winter Power Taskforce has released a map showing electricity usage around the regions. More >>
Auckland Lags in Regional Power Savings
Wednesday, 7 May 2003, 12:33 am | Winter Power Taskforce
The Lower South Island and Central North Island regions are leading the national power savings effort according to regional figures compiled by the Winter Power Taskforce. More >>
Taskforce Welcomes Mercury Energy Initiative
Tuesday, 6 May 2003, 5:33 pm | Winter Power Taskforce
Winter Power Taskforce Co-ordinator Patrick Strange has welcomed Mercury Energy's move to reward its customers for saving power. More >>
Electricity Demand Update
Tuesday, 6 May 2003, 1:09 pm | Winter Power Taskforce
* Average savings for Monday 5 May hit 4% - the first time the nationwide energy savings effort has broken through to this level. Winter Power Taskforce co-ordinator, Dr Patrick Strange said the result was cautiously heartening, although there is still ... More >>
Electricity Demand Update
Monday, 5 May 2003, 2:35 pm | Winter Power Taskforce
Average savings for the weekend (3-4 May) were 3%. Weekend savings have been running well below weekday savings so far, with last weekend's (26-27 April) numbers averaging under 1%. More >>