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Updates from the BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) | |
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Breakfast with the Minister for Energy and Transport | The Minister for energy and transport Hon Simeon Brown outlined his priorities to the energy sector representatives during the BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) breakfast event, sponsored by Meridian. This event was an opportunity to gauge how well aligned the sector and government's priorities were, and to have direct conversation between public and private sectors. Read more and view the event here... | | | |
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Slump in Europe's carbon market | Emitting a ton of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere currently costs around €57 in the EU. Despite recent gains, the price remains about 43% lower than a year ago. Wind and solar energy took center stage last year, driven by the energy crisis and declining natural gas supplies. France’s nuclear fleet has rebounded, achieving near-record generation levels. A warm and blustery winter has led to reduced energy consumption but increased wind energy output. Read more…
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Data is like milk: it doesn't stay fresh for long | BloombergNEF late last month updated its Energy Transition Investment Trends report, a 100-page almanac of the cleaning and greening of major industries. It suggests what to keep an eye on in 2024. Here are some of the most interesting and timely findings. The energy transition is now expected to cost $1.5 trillion. Wind investment hit a new peak of $217 billion. Offshore wind grew to $77 billion, onshore spending dropped 17% below 2022, to $140 billion. Read more... | | | |
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EU- Aotearoa New Zealand welcomes new EU Ambassador | January 2024 marked the arrival in New Zealand of the new EU Ambassador to Aotearoa New Zealand, Mr Lawrence Meredith. His Excellency was most recently Director at DG NEAR where he oversaw relations with Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia and Moldova. To find out more about the ambassador and other EU-Aotearoa NZ news - Read more...
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The BusinessNZ Energy Council has recently submitted to the Electricity Authority on its consultation paper titled potential solutions for peak electricity capacity issues. Read more...
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Removing CO2 from the air | In this Series 2 episode of "Humanising Energy", paid and presented by Climeworks, This solution can remove existing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere forever. View the video here... | | | |
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Tiwai to provide additional dry weather back-up | An agreement signed with Meridian Energy, will see New Zealand’s Aluminium Smelter at Tiwai make 20 megawatts (MW) of electricity available to the national grid, if required, over a 12-week period this winter. The agreement will enable Meridian to bring 20MW back into the system, over peak periods of demand this winter, where the national grid’s capacity is at its most stretched. Read more... | | | |
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New map making it easier to connect to lines companies | Electricity Networks Aotearoa (ENA) has built a map that highlights the connection prices for the lines companies. The map points to the full connection policies and includes a factsheet for each one highlighting key info and how charges are calculated. The map is now live on the ENA website: Read more... | | | |
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Call for industry presentations | Call for Industry Presentations: The 18th International Conference on Probabilistic Methods Applied to Power Systems (PMAPS 2024) is calling for industry presentation abstracts with the theme of “Uncertainties in power systems: current context, challenges, and future trends”. The deadline has been extended to 31 March 2024. Read more... | | | |
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Genesis and Mercury refine approach to 'hidden' hardship | Genesis and Mercury are focused on changing how they support their customers in “hidden” hardship following a two-year research project with community groups. The research set out to look at how retailers could better play a role in supporting energy customers who are hard-to-reach or “hidden” to them, but still suffer considerable hardship. Read more… | | | |
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2024 Offshore Renewable Energy Forum | |
20-21 March 2024, TSB Hub, Hāwera | |
The Offshore Renewable Energy Forum is about recognising the interconnectivity of a future energy ecosystem and aims to bring together Iwi, key sector stakeholders and the broader community to discuss the opportunities that offshore renewables present Aotearoa New Zealand. This forum follows on from the successful 2020 Offshore Wind Forum, 2021 Offshore Future Energy Forum, and 2023 Offshore Renewable Energy Forum and will be held across two days. | |
WHEN 20-21 March 2024
WHERE TSB Hub, Hāwera
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26th World Energy Congress | |
22-25 April 2024 Rotterdam, The Netherlands | |
The World Energy Council are thrilled to announce that discounted rates are available for registration to the 26th World Energy Congress! Don’t miss out on the chance to attend this impactful event where we’ll address the pressing challenge of energy. New discounted rates are now available. Did you know members get a discounted rate for the Congress? You can become part of the World Energy Council – as a member, by hosting a national Member Committee, or by becoming a partner. Get involved!
The theme, Redesigning Energy for People and Planet, emphasises that there has never been a more important time for leadership in energy, for climate and human security, for promoting new energy actions in all regions which generate positive harmonies between people and planet, and for peace.
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WHEN 22-25 April 2024
WHERE Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Reducing Energy Hardship Conference: Building equity into our communities | |
20-21 May 2024 - Wharewaka Function Centre | |
Ara Ake, Community Energy Network and WISE Charitable Trust are excited to announce the 2024 Reducing Energy Hardship Conference: Building equity into our communities. This event continues on from the successful 2023 Reducing Energy Hardship Conference. This year's focus is on tackling root causes and promoting energy justice to mitigate, not just medicate, the issue. At this year’s conference we are building on this kōrero and looking ahead to discuss: - Initiatives currently underway in the community energy space in Aotearoa and overseas, and what technological and social innovations are breaking through. - Looking through a Kaupapa Māori lens and finding fit for purpose solutions. - Diving deeper into how communities can work with the public and private sectors to provide leadership in their own energy transition. - How the international landscape has changed since the 2023 conference and what are the international perspectives on energy hardship. - Government priorities and how we can work together to address the challenges of reducing energy hardship.
Tickets will be on sale soon - find out more via the link below. | |
WHEN 20-21 May 2024
WHERE Wharewaka Function Centre, Wellington
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28 & 29 May - Christchurch | |
The window is narrowing and the need to step up in reducing climate change has never been more severe or urgent. Whether referencing staying calm or holding on to the 1.5oC, we’ll be keeping cool. Of course, the coolest place to be at the end of May 2024 will be the Christchurch Town Hall. That’s when the experts, influencers and decision makers that will commission, design and deliver the projects that will take us to our 2030 and 2050 targets will be gathering in one place at the same time. It’s the best opportunity of the year to come together, exchange ideas and learn from each other, all in a relaxed and cool environment. Again for 2024, CEP are partnering with the Bioenergy Association so alternative, clean fuels are very firmly on the agenda again in 2024. | |
WHEN 28 and 29 May 2024
WHERE Christchurch Town Hall | |
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Co-hosted by the New Zealand Geothermal Association and Amplify (Taupō's economic development agency), NZ Geothermal Week will be held from 1st to 6th July in and around the Taupō region. The event programme will include workshops, networking events, field trips, and the NZGA's annual Winter Seminar. Further details will be announced shortly; in the meantime you can register your interest via the link below. | |
WHEN 1-6 July
WHERE Taupō region | |
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30 September-4 October 2024 - Bella Center, Copenhagen | |
The largest community of senior hydrogen professionals will convene in Copenhagen for a week of knowledge-sharing, innovation and networking with the ultimate goal of achieving a net-zero economy. The week includes the return of World Hydrogen Derivatives, World Hydrogen Intelligence Day and World Hydrogen Global Projects Summit, along with the 5th annual World Hydrogen Congress and to drive forward the transition of clean and sustainable energy. Get your Early Bird tickets via the link below. | |
WHEN 30 September-4 October 2024
WHERE Bella Center, Copenhagen, Denmark | |
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