Can you imagine that data centres might be part of a just transition from fossil fuels, is Tranaki? You will be aware that, from an environmental perspective, AI uses a lot of energy and water. Imagine data centres designed with circularity in mind as a part of an industry precinct. It is possible that they … Continue reading A just transition away from LNG in Taranaki
The debate about LNG has often been framed as if New Zealand faces a simple binary choice: import more gas, or risk insecurity. But the discussion throughout this series points to a different conclusion. Aotearoa does not need a single replacement for gas. It needs a managed transition plan. That plan does not begin from … Continue reading A practical pathway for Aotearoa’s energy future
Why electricity prices are rising — and what Australia shows us Electricity prices are one of the most immediate ways people experience the energy system. In New Zealand, prices have tended to rise over time, with periodic spikes linked to fuel constraints and dry conditions. Recent increases have been closely associated with declining gas supply … Continue reading Why electricity prices are rising and how to stabilise them
This is the second post on our Energy Future Series. New Zealand’s energy debate is often framed as a problem of shortage. But the deeper issue is not whether we have enough energy. it is whether we design the system to use it wisely. One of our greatest advantages is already built into our landscape … Continue reading Aotearoa’s advantage: How solar power protects our hydro lakes
This is the third post in our Energy Future Series. New Zealand’s electricity system faces a real challenge. In dry years, when inflows into hydro lakes are low, the system can come under pressure, particularly through winter. This is a well-understood risk, and it deserves to be taken seriously. But how we respond to that … Continue reading Dry-year risk: What critics get right, and wrong
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