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New Zealand get Energy and Carbon management credentials
Power / Energy

New Zealand get Energy and Carbon management credentials

New credentials backed by EECA aim to plug skills gaps as employers face rising demand for verified carbon and energy expertise.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
How rolling back insulation standards would impact health and the economy
Sustainability

How rolling back insulation standards would impact health and the economy

The move could leave more New Zealanders in cold, damp homes, worsening respiratory illness and raising pressure on the health system.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024
Commerce Commission urged to promote energy efficiency
Power / Energy

Commerce Commission urged to promote energy efficiency

Consumers could face higher power bills unless the Commerce Commission starts backing energy efficiency, Ecobulb says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
GEBT 2024 builds solid foundations for business opportunities in smart spaces
Smart Cities

GEBT 2024 builds solid foundations for business opportunities in smart spaces

Record overseas buyer interest at Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology 2024 signalled growing demand for smart spaces and home automation.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024
Global consultation opens on how to measure a building’s emissions
Energy efficient

Global consultation opens on how to measure a building’s emissions

A new global standard could give builders and lenders a common way to compare a building’s whole-life greenhouse gas emissions.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
Dumping one Road of National Significance would pay for fast inter-city rail
Productivity

Dumping one Road of National Significance would pay for fast inter-city rail

Hourly Auckland-Hamilton rail could be built for the cost of one highway project, the commentator says, with freight also benefiting.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2024
Paerata Rise homes perform well at House of the Year awards
Energy efficient

Paerata Rise homes perform well at House of the Year awards

Five Paerata Rise builders placed in the top 100 nationwide, with Capital Homes taking first at the 2023 Registered Master Builders Awards.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Global Stories

Energy efficient stories

PPDS launches Philips Unite LED 5000 Series for global use
Digital Signage

PPDS launches Philips Unite LED 5000 Series for global use

PPDS has globally launched the Philips Unite LED 5000 Series, enhancing corporate and educational visual performance with energy-efficient COB LED technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
STULZ unveils CyberCool CMU for efficient data centre cooling
DataCentre infrastructure

STULZ unveils CyberCool CMU for efficient data centre cooling

STULZ introduces CyberCool CMU ahead of Data Centre World Frankfurt 2024, promising enhanced energy efficiency and reliability for high-performance data centre cooling.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Global Switch gets go-ahead for London Docklands data centre expansion
Network Infrastructure

Global Switch gets go-ahead for London Docklands data centre expansion

Global Switch's newest data centre, 'London South', will expand its London operation to one of Europe's largest purpose-built data centres, offering 40MW of IT capacity and innovative energy-efficient solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
Technology's power: Steering sustainable IT evolution forward
Network Infrastructure

Technology's power: Steering sustainable IT evolution forward

When considering sustainable IT solutions, we've broken down the six steps of transformative actions that could help your organisation reach its goals.

By Katrina Lawrence • 7 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Energy efficient stories

AutoStore unveils multi-temperature solution for warehouse grids
DataCentre infrastructure

AutoStore unveils multi-temperature solution for warehouse grids

AutoStore introduces new grid capabilities including a Multi-Temperature Solution for frozen and chilled environments, enhancing warehouse efficiency and safety.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
Fundamentals unveils Total Voltage Control for power grids
Cartech

Fundamentals unveils Total Voltage Control for power grids

Fundamentals has launched Total Voltage Control, a groundbreaking suite designed to enhance voltage management across complex power grids amid the energy transition.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Fugu raises Seed funding for CO2 capture with Investible lead
Supply Chain

Fugu raises Seed funding for CO2 capture with Investible lead

Australian startup Fugu secures seed funding led by Investible to develop solid direct air capture technology aimed at large-scale CO2 removal.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
Westcon-Comstor achieves 100% renewable electricity target in UK
Power / Energy

Westcon-Comstor achieves 100% renewable electricity target in UK

Westcon-Comstor powers its UK sites exclusively through renewables, leading its ambitious international drive for 100% clean electricity by 2030.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
STFC & Lenovo unveil advanced, energy-efficient supercomputer in UK
DataCentre infrastructure

STFC & Lenovo unveil advanced, energy-efficient supercomputer in UK

The UK's Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) advances AI research as Lenovo's advanced, energy-efficient supercomputer gets the go-ahead to be installed at the Hartree Centre.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2024
UK households respond to energy crisis with conservation strategies
Power / Energy

UK households respond to energy crisis with conservation strategies

With energy bills on the rise across the UK, Sergey Ogorodnov, CEO of Voltaware, suggests four key strategies, including energy-efficient lighting and insulation, to maintain costs amidst the ongoing energy crisis.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024