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Government’s renewable energy stance finds mixed reviews

Earlier this week the Government announced its National Policy Statement (NPS) on Renewable Electricity Generation under the Resource Management Act, in a bid to encourage investment in wind, hydro and tidal power. But while it’s received the backing of some groups, like the EECA and not surprisingly the NZ ... keep reading

Written by Celsias Team in April 2011, about Biofuels & Alternative Energy, Clean Tech, Clean Technologies, Climate Change, Emissions, Energy Saving, Geothermal, Green energy, hydro energy

The rise of renewables, or so it seems

In the 2010 calendar year, a total of 43,401 GWh of electricity was generated in New Zealand, 74 percent of which came from renewable sources, up three percent from the previous year. That’s an amount not seen in 12 years according to acting minister for energy and resources ... keep reading

Written by Celsias Team in March 2011, about Emissions, Geothermal, Renewals, Rivers, Lakes, and Oceans

Bay of Plenty energy strategy financially boosted

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s energy strategy has received a funding boost thanks to New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), who has approved the council's development application for regional economic development activities. The approval includes funding to complete work started last year on an energy strategy for ... keep reading

Written by Celsias Team in August 2010, about Clean Technologies, Climate Change, Coal & Oil, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Economics, Emissions, Energy Saving, Forestry, Geothermal, Industry & Business, Politics & Government

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