The New Zealand Aid Programme, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) has identified infrastructure investments as one of the enablers of growth. Renewable energy is one of the key underpinnings of its growth strategy for infrastructure. One of the 12 Investment Priorities of the New Zealand Aid Programme Strategic Plan 2015-2019 (MFAT 2015) is...

A life cycle analysis report commissioned by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) has found that electric vehicles (EVs) are better for the New Zealand environment than petrol or diesel powered vehicles, across the lifecycle of the vehicle as well as in use.

Australia should grasp a prosperous future, by becoming a renewable energy superpower. We have the competitive advantages of: strong sunlight and strong winds, space, a skilled workforce, capable research organisations and a close proximity to the large and growing Asian markets.

One of the first things that any student of electricity economics learns is that electricity is not storable in meaningful quantities. This characteristic, in the context of peak electrical demands much higher than average demands, has meant that large amounts of capacity in generation, transmission and distribution are infrequently used.

To grow renewable energy in Victoria, the Labor Government is developing a Renewable Energy Action Plan. This Action Plan will set out a range of measures to help drive the utilisation of sustainable energy sources in Victoria. This will include establishing a renewable energy generation target and policies to assist communities to power their neighbourhoods...