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Why helping customers electrify is a growth opportunity for energy retailers

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Energy retailers can boost growth by aiding customers to electrify homes and transport, tackling climate goals while unlocking new revenue streams.
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New Zealand leads in energy transition but faces skills gap

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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New Zealand leads Asia-Pacific in energy transition investment, with 77% of firms committing over 10% of capital to renewables, yet faces a skills shortage.
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Genesis hot water trial cuts energy use & eases grid strain

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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Genesis' trial remotely controls hot water heating for 17,000 homes, cutting energy use by 10% and easing peak demands on New Zealand's grid.
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Amber Technology expands ABB automation distribution to New Zealand

Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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Amber Technology extends its ABB automation distribution to New Zealand, offering integrators access to building and home automation solutions.
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Exclusive: Rolf Bienert discusses OpenADR Alliance's growth amid electrification shift

Thu, 15th May 2025
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OpenADR Alliance, led by Rolf Bienert, accelerates energy management amid electrification shift, enabling smarter EV charging and dynamic pricing globally.
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Snowflake boosts AI data cloud for automotive sector growth

Wed, 7th May 2025
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Snowflake expands its AI Data Cloud with tailored solutions for the automotive sector, boosting data collaboration and predictive analytics across the industry.
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Tim Pratt named VP of Power Products for Pacific Zone

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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Schneider Electric has appointed Tim Pratt as Vice President Power Products for the Pacific Zone, boosting its sustainable energy initiatives.
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Schneider Electric tops sustainability index for 2025

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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Schneider Electric has been named the World's Most Sustainable Corporation for 2025, becoming the first to achieve this prestigious title twice, according to Corporate Knights.
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Teletrac Navman launches global consulting for fleet decarbonisation

Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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Teletrac Navman unveils a global consultancy to aid fleet operators in crafting decarbonisation strategies, tapping into Vontier's multi-energy solutions.
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Teletrac Navman debuts consultancy for fleet decarbonisation

Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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Teletrac Navman launches a global consultancy to help fleets develop multi-energy decarbonisation strategies, aiming to meet net zero targets and reduce costs.
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Legrand's Net Zero push offers both responsibility & opportunity

Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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Legrand Australia and New Zealand's CEO, Palash Nandy, says the company's Net Zero transition is both a responsibility and an opportunity for growth.
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Australian & Kiwi SMBs increase AI investments for growth

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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SMBs in Australia and New Zealand are ramping up AI investments, with nearly half planning major boosts over five years to drive growth and innovation, a survey reveals.
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Schneider Electric & Capgemini launch energy management platform

Fri, 24th May 2024
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Schneider Electric and Capgemini unveil Energy Command Center platform to cut building energy use and emissions with AI and IoT.
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Transpower New Zealand wins 2024 Red Hat Innovation Award

Fri, 10th May 2024
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Transpower New Zealand has seized the global spotlight at the Red Hat Innovation Awards 2024 for its transformative use of open source solutions in modernising its electricity market system.
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ABB's Startup Challenge 2024 unveils AI-focused energy solutions

Fri, 3rd May 2024
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Four startups won ABB's 2024 Startup Challenge, aimed at incorporating AI into existing energy industry platforms to promote a low-carbon future.
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Siemens tests 1MW charging system adjusting long-haul eTruck landscape

Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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Siemens Smart Infrastructure has successfully tested a 1MW charging system for long-haul electric trucks, a potential game-changer for heavy-duty vehicle electrification.
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Siemens to showcase sustainability solutions at Light + Building 2024

Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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Siemens to reveal groundbreaking products and strategic collaborations for sustainable infrastructure at Light + Building 2024, underpinning global shift towards sustainability.
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Quest Global joins eSync Alliance, boosting Asia Pacific presence

Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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Quest Global boosts eSync Alliance's Asia Pacific presence, bringing digital transformation expertise and software-defined vehicles knowledge to aid the transition towards connected vehicles.
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Singer Electric & ABB launch maritime industry's first MCS for Auckland Transport

Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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Singer Electric and ABB are set to revolutionise maritime industry with the launch of the first Megawatt Charging System (MCS) for Auckland Transport's electric and hybrid-electric ferries, aiming to boost industry competitiveness and cut emissions.
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Decarbonisation tech market to reach the $4 trillion by 2032

Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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The decarbonisation tech market is set to surge from $1.45tn in 2022 to $4.09tn in 2032, aiming to reduce global emissions and achieve net-zero by 2050.