Energy efficient stories
Training operators can trim fuel use, maintenance bills and accident downtime while lifting productivity across the fleet.
Robots could help Australian businesses save over AUD $100 million on energy costs by optimising bill processing and smart meter data, says BidEnergy.
Shenzhen’s skyline is set for a new landmark, with the 701-metre tower poised to become the world’s third tallest building.
Auckland’s rail link has cut construction waste and emissions sharply, showing big infrastructure can hit sustainability targets while easing congestion.
Mandatory arc fault detection rules and rising fire risk in New Zealand are prompting electricians to adopt a compact all-in-one device.
Commercial buildings could soon gain healthier air, light and sound systems as EDGE Technologies and Delos test a shared platform.
Bitcoin mining is already drawing billions of gallons of freshwater a year, raising fresh questions about who pays for its hidden costs.
Small businesses can now access safer, cleaner warehouse lifting gear as a new electric forklift range promises lower running costs and more uptime.
The rail operator plans to measure and report emissions, while shifting more freight off roads could cut New Zealand's annual output by 518,000 tonnes.
Lower-emission cars could become more affordable in New Zealand if ministers adopt incentives, fuel pricing reforms and tougher scrappage rules.
A lack of concrete policy could leave New Zealand’s 2050 climate goals out of reach, academics warn as consultation opens on the Zero Carbon Bill.
Better indoor air and lower energy bills could come from choosing the right plants, researchers say, but evidence is still limited.
Lower electricity use could come from treated trees and houseplants that glow softly, as MIT researchers test plant-based lighting.
Residents will get softer, less intrusive lighting as the NZD $7.2 million upgrade cuts glare, boosts safety and saves power.
Rising cyberattacks on smart grids are driving utilities to adopt stronger identity checks and encryption as connected meters multiply 30% a year.
New Zealand households and farmers could face higher carbon costs, while more trees and low-emissions vehicles are encouraged under the plan.
The conference aims to help New Zealand build a low-carbon economy and create jobs, as it eyes net zero by 2050.
Hidden corrosion under insulation is costing industry billions, with hundreds of failures each year and major risks to pressured pipes and vessels.
Larger New Zealand businesses and public bodies will get help cutting bills and carbon under a revamped training course.
Autonomous electric fleets could cut road deaths and commute costs sharply, forcing ministers to rethink how New Zealand manages transport demand.
